At the Harmony Blossom Pavilion.
Tan Meixiu trailed behind her mother, Li Jiayi, as they made their way back to their residence. The matriarch of the household wore a furrowed brow in annoyance. It was clear that the unexpected return of Tan Xiuying in the wake of the tragedy had disrupted her plans and left her deeply vexed.
Li Jiayi couldn't help but remark on how drastically different Tan Xiuying had become. She couldn't help but express her thoughts aloud. "She's changed so much, it's almost as if she's a completely different person. She was always reckless and ambitious before, but now she has become so obedient and submissive but it's all hypocritical!"
Her frustration boiled over as she angrily slammed the teacup in her hand onto the floor, shattering it into pieces.
