Zhulan watched as the three from the Li family got into the carriage, still unable to recover from the shock. She truly pitied them. Casting a glance at Su Xuan, who was fuming with rage out of the corner of her eye, she silently turned around and left.
Zhou Shuren coughed, took Jingyan, and headed for the government office.
Lady Li clutched her handkerchief, feeling desolate in her heart. It seemed unlikely that her natal family would dare to visit now. Turning to the head of the household, she gestured, "Help me up."
Zhou Laoda looked at his wife, who had been struck by misfortune, twitching the corners of his mouth. He wanted to say he had matters to attend to and wouldn't return to their courtyard, but seeing his son's skinny body, knowing he couldn't support his mother, he decided to do it himself. As he reached out to help her, she didn't hesitate to lean on him. She was indeed heavy!
