Two days later, the Duke Residence hung up white; Lady Du had passed away from illness—that was the official reason given by the Duke Residence.
Zhulan personally visited, regardless of how Lady Du had died; officially it was from illness, and the proper respects were paid. Of course, these respects weren't for Lady Du; the Duke extended them for her grandsons Ning Zhiqi and Ning Zhixiang.
The funeral was arranged by Ning Zhiqi's wife, Mrs. Song. When Zhulan arrived, Mrs. Song was entertaining the incoming guests.
Zhulan didn't want to disturb Mrs. Song. Taking a few steps forward, she noticed that Lady Du's coffin was made of the finest wood and accompanied by the best items—this was the face of the Duke Residence.
Mrs. Song came over, "I'm too busy today to attend to the lady."
Seeing Mrs. Song's haggard face, Zhulan said, "You've had it hard."
