From the recent conversation with Lady Li, Zhulan knew that Lady Li's family owned no land, and the household was tight because her grandson needed to be provided for his education. Lady Li and her husband worked as laborers all year round. Zhulan understood that Lady Li had two sons, and because the younger son and his wife had passed away unexpectedly, the elderly couple moved out from their elder son's home to live with the children of the younger son.
Zhulan admired Lady Li, for she had forsaken the chance to enjoy her later years in comfort for the sake of her grandsons. From the gloomy tone Lady Li had used while mentioning her elder son just now, Zhulan could tell that the elder son was unwilling to take care of his nieces and nephews, and now there was a deep rift between him and Lady Li and her husband.
Seeing Lady Li looking somewhat anxious, Zhulan kindly said, "Auntie Li, you should head back first!"
