In the center of the courtyard grew several peach trees. It was currently April, and the peach blossoms were in full, exquisite bloom. To the left of the courtyard sat a spacious study. Directly opposite the entrance was the main hall. The building was divided into two wings, with the rooms flanking the main hall serving as living quarters. The rooms on the far right were also sleeping quarters, but a brief glance at the surroundings revealed them to be the servants' quarters; the furnishings were much simpler than those in the rooms adjacent to the main hall.
"There are ten servants in this courtyard in total," Bai Ziqing explained.
"Four maids serve as Mrs. Lou's personal attendants.
"Four others serve Lou Tong.
"The remaining two are a cook in the kitchen and a stable hand."
"I see." Zeng Anmin nodded slowly.
"Until the case is solved, they are all suspects. They are being held in the courtyard over there, and you may interrogate them at any time."
