But at the very least, a biological mother would definitely worry about her daughter and would make sure her son went to check on her, uneasy to leave her unattended, whereas Liu Yue'e was a stepmother. Although she treated the children well, how could she have thought of this?
She was just hoping that Cousin Yongyi would send more goods and money back home. When you don't compare a biological mother with a stepmother, it doesn't seem like a big deal, but as soon as you do, the difference becomes apparent.
Fortunately, Su Xiaowan landed such a wonderful relative as her aunt, which gave her a lot of support. At least she felt secure; having relatives around is something money can't compare to.
After waiting for another two days, her cousins returned, having investigated Yu Lan's man thoroughly. They were shocked by what they found.
