This street is long, and a few young beggars can be seen, but Ning Xiaoxian did not seek out the beggars for this task, not because of prejudice, but out of concern that they wouldn't be able to enter Huang Mansion—for in Siping County, Old Huang is indeed a respected figure. If ragged children could easily come and go in his home, what kind of image would that leave for a prominent household? Even just being stopped and questioned would be a loss she can't afford—what she lacks the most right now is time!
As she watched the two figures disappear into the alley, she tip-toed and followed them.
