Having finished watching the play, Lady Du planned to take her children home, since they had been away for the better part of a day. She didn't know what Wei'er, that girl, could be up to at home. Maybe, if they got there a bit early, she could help her.
While they were walking, a sudden shout of joy up ahead rang out, "Oh my, is that you from the scholar's house?"
Upon the sound, Lady Du stopped in her tracks and lifted her gaze. She saw Third Sister-in-law Mu carrying a basket and accompanied by her daughter Cai Ping. They were standing not far from her. Her husband, Third Elder Mu, was also standing there with a large flower basket on his back.
"Third Brother Mu, you...you're back..."
Seeing Third Elder Mu, Lady Du could scarcely believe her own eyes. She was so moved that her eyes reddened as if her own man had returned home.
"Yes, indeed. I came back last night. Zhongqing and I returned together..."
