After returning to the Yan Residence, Yan Zhigao went straight to Songhe Courtyard to pay respects to his grandmother and then stayed to chat with her. During the conversation, he praised Yan Wenxiu and the other two for their performance at the Dragon Boat Festival banquet.
Hearing of her grandson's achievements naturally delighted the old Madam, but she seemed somewhat distracted.
Her son had brought home a young woman, and frankly, she was displeased, but she also knew it wasn't her place to interfere with her son's domestic affairs; otherwise, she might become objectionable.
It wasn't just the old Madam who was out of sorts; everyone else in the house seemed distracted as well.
While everyone was curious about the origins of Liao, Yan Zhigao did not seem inclined to say much, only mentioning that she was a gift from his superior and instructing Madam Li to make the arrangements.
