At last, they got to the last key. He Xiaodong wasn't much affected, but Lin Yuan was already sweating profusely.
"Miss, these are all the keys to the cottages," Xiaodong said. "Other than the living room, all other courtyards have locked doors."
He Chengfang added, "Our Xiaodong might not be good at many things, but she sure has a sharp mind. However, even though she remembers this so clearly, if you ask her to study, she can't remember a thing. Ouch! My foot!"
He Xiaodong grimaced and glared at him, then gave Lin Yuan a sheepish grin. He Guangming had specifically come home to tell her to bring the keys before he went to Yamen, reminding her to be polite and not to offend the two noble guests. Initially, they were apprehensive about the visit, but upon meeting, they didn't find the two to be fearsome at all—in fact, they felt quite kindred to them.