Lady Chen at home also kept an eye on the second household. In her words, it was only after Pei Zongli and his family returned that Lady Fang met her untimely death, causing such a scene that it even affected Pei Wenli's reputation and his imperial examination. She suggested that Pei Zongli should lend a helping hand.
It was easier to get things done when there was someone in the family with an official title, but the newly appointed County Magistrate was difficult to read, and attempts to find connections were fruitless.
As the family was worrying, Pei Qin unceremoniously used her rice flour workshop to win over Pei Lizheng, and Lady Zhu had berated Pei Lizheng countless times at home.
