Zhulan enjoyed interacting with the people from the Li family, feeling at ease, she smiled and said, "In-law, you're too heartbroken to spend much time talking with us, and besides, we are kin. There's no need to hold back, as there should be no separation in speech between family members."
Lady Lixu seldom associated with Lady Yang previously, and it was only in the past year that they had interacted more. Knowing that Lady Yang was formidable, she agreed, "Mother-in-law speaks the truth; we are one family and should not speak as if we are strangers."
Zhulan asked, "We've been here for a while now; how come I haven't seen Lady Li?"
Lady Lixu explained, "Ever since she was little, she's been closest to her grandmother. Having cried all night yesterday and then made breakfast in the morning, I told her to get some rest. If Mother-in-law wishes to see her, I'll go call her."
