This Mrs. Zhou, originally from the prominent Zhou Family of Xun Country, suffered as her husband was dismissed from office due to a crime and relegated along with his subordinates. After much effort, and with the help of old friends of the Zhou Family pleading on her behalf, her husband's charges were finally pardoned, and he was reinstated. Yet, to her misfortune, he passed away from illness before he could enjoy his return to position. Consequently, the lady had no choice but to drag her three young sons back to Xingye City to seek refuge with relatives. Little did she expect to be robbed by Mountain Ghosts along the way. Now, having lost her loyal servant and with the household slaves having fled with what little was left of their assets, she was left in tears wondering what to do...
Li Fan listened and was a bit bewildered.
