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The butler, known as "Uncle He," bowed to Qingchen, but then noticed Yisheng and Bai Xue dismounting from another horse. He looked at Qingchen questioningly, "Miss, who are they?"

Qingchen waved her hand dismissively. "They're my friends. Uncle He, I heard my father is ill. How is he doing now? Is he any better?"

Uncle He also nodded to Yisheng and sighed