Hearing the news of the Ming family bidding, Fan Xian furrowed his brows as if he had not expected the other party to respond so quickly and shrewdly. However, his heart was still calm. This was something he had expected; the Ming family was not a pig waiting for slaughter. Although the events before them had happened suddenly, someone intelligent and scheming like Ming Qingda must have a decent method of response.
After Eunuch Huang and Guo Zheng heard the news, their spirits were roused and long-seated buttocks finally shifted forward slightly. They listened to the sounds in the yard with anticipation.
Only Xue Qing remained as he was, unperturbed, savoring the fine tea in his bowl.