Suddenly they found their target: "Sisters, these people are the ones who always deceive us into buying that disfiguring rouge—" With these words, everyone unanimously waved their sharp nails and lunged forward.
The two government officials broke into cold sweats and began to retreat, step by step, back towards the door connecting to the backyard.
They turned their heads to sneak a look; behind them was the yard, a few rooms, and a small back door.
Their eyes lit up instantly and they retreated again without drawing any attention.
They managed to retreat to the backyard unnoticed, and hearing the shopkeeper and assistants' screams from the front, they hesitated no longer. With a swift push off their feet, they climbed over the yard wall...
Having climbed over the wall, the two exchanged glances and sprinted towards the Yamen. They needed to call for reinforcements quickly, or there would be a major incident.
