The next morning, Chang Lian put on his new clothes, grooming himself like a young master. In his hand, he carried a box custom-made by the carpenter, holding the mooncakes he had prepared. His purse contained the prescription dictated by his older sister-in-law, which he had written down himself, brimming with confidence as he took the ox cart and left.
Zhulan could already imagine what Chang Lian would look like upon his return, and looking at the distracted Lady Li, it seemed another person in the house was filled with expectation. Lady Li couldn't help but dwell on their plans, thinking Zhulan was unaware of them; she kept her mouth shut, though she dared not to speak, causing Zhulan to feel uncomfortable just by watching her.
Zhulan, disdainful of Lady Li's fussing around, suggested, "You haven't gone out to chat for a long time. There's nothing much to do at home today, and you don't need to stick around. Go out quickly!"
