"The house doesn't even have any tea…" Lady Fang said, feeling embarrassed.
Zou Xing had already turned his donkey cart around, called out, and left.
Upon hearing the noise, Lady Zhu ran out to see what was happening.
Locked outside by Si Ya, Grandma Miao came over with a twisted mouth to gossip with Lady Zhu. She exaggerated how the handcart Pei Qin taught others to make was sure to earn big bucks, otherwise, they wouldn't send so many things. Then she exaggeratedly recounted all the items sent, including the fabric, bedding, chickens, vegetables, and bread.
Lady Zhu's complexion darkened, and she walked briskly to the entrance of the small courtyard. "Lady Fang! Come out!"
Just as Lady Fang had put the items away and heard her call, she came out and asked, "Mother, what is it?"
"What's the matter? Can I, as your mother, no longer order you around?" Lady Zhu asked back with a stern face.
Lady Fang didn't speak but listened for her to continue.
