Mother was delighted, having just received so much silver, she could earn a hefty commission.
If the Tang Mansion didn't know, they could report a smaller amount and pocket the majority of the money themselves.
She was fantasizing about the money, preparing to stuff the silver into her pocket, when she heard a man's voice, the guard who had left and returned with those two young masters.
"You... you need to keep your mouth shut. Don't talk about what you shouldn't. If you don't listen, not only will you lose your job here, but you'll also find yourself thrown into jail!"
Half-believing the guard's threatening words, Mother, for the sake of the silver in her hand, agreed with a big smile, ready to clamp her mouth shut for such a large sum.
"You must ensure that everyone here keeps quiet too, understand?"
