Zhulan had no intention of attending Sir Lau's wedding feast. Given her seniority, it was most suitable for Lady Li. Zhulan handed the invitation to Lady Li, "In three days, you go with the gifts."
This was the first time Lady Li would attend a wedding feast alone, even if it was for a family that had established ties through a betrothal. She was still somewhat nervous, knowing the Lau family had few relatives in the capital, but many officials they knew. The wedding would be crowded with officials' family members, and as a commoner, she felt apprehensive. "Mother, am I going alone?" she asked.
Zhulan understood Lady Li's concerns and thought for a moment before saying, "Take Yu Lu with you."
Lady Li had hoped to go with her mother-in-law; sadly, her mother-in-law would not be attending. It was a relief to have a daughter go with her. "Then I'll take Yu Lu with me," she resolved.
