Mrs. Lin had just been worrying that Chui Laicai had drunk tea poisoned with a "spring drug," fearing that he would certainly cause trouble once he left. She didn't expect Qingya to have gathered news so soon.
"Why would they send for Muniang? It was clearly Chui Laicai who harassed Mrs. Ji!" Mrs. Lin fretted, also afraid Muniang would be drawn into misfortune.
Qingya replied, "This servant doesn't know, but after all, Chui Laicai is from Lady's maternal family. Today's incident is indeed tied to our house. Now that this has happened, Mrs. Ji naturally won't let it go, and Mr. Village Head is likely concerned about Lady's health and has chosen to send her instead."
A shadow passed over Mrs. Lin's eyes. No matter the situation at home, large or small, it was always Muniang shouldering the burden. Yet this time, the incident clearly arose from her kindness. Seeing her daughter tirelessly managing the household while being unable to assist, Mrs. Lin felt she only added to the chaos.
