Everybody exclaimed in realization. After Shen Yue and Tie Zheng's explanation, they also smelled the distinctive scent of Chinese herbs in the hall.
"A lot of things seem mysterious, but when explained, they're worth nothing." said Shen Yue, cryptically.
Tie Zheng didn't catch Shen Yue's underlying meaning, he just felt Shen Yue was being modest, and therefore gave him a thumbs up, saying, "Advisor Shen sure is a man of knowledge. Recognizing the old man is no small feat. In such strange circumstances, you were able to notice such details. Truly remarkable!"
Hai Mingzhu heartily agreed, thinking to herself that during that moment, her soul was frightened away, yet Shen Yue still noticed the 'ghostly' smell, how strong must his nerve be? She had assumed a ghost had arrived!