In the afternoon, at the Zhou residence, Zhulan listened to reports from Lady Li and Zhao. Lady Li lacked Zhao's meticulousness and patience for self-improvement. Lady Li's handwriting hadn't progressed in years, unlike Zhao, who practiced daily. After Chang Yi became an official, Zhao devoted herself even more, forsaking handicrafts to focus on reading and writing.
Zhulan noted that Zhao remembered her words that a husband and wife should progress together. While the primary couple had no hope of advancement, Zhao still yearned to keep a firm hold on Chang Yi's heart.
After the two daughters-in-law finished speaking, Zhulan set aside the characters written by Lady Li. Comparisons were always feared, and compared to Zhao, Lady Li was simply inferior. "Alright, I understand. You worked hard today, you should go back and rest as well."
