Qian Yixiu saw that her beloved mother was still engrossed in her private world with her father, a world to which the thick letter in her hand had not yet been introduced. Left with no choice, she apologized on behalf of her dear father to her aunt, "Auntie, please don't be angry anymore. My father was negligent this time. Let granny write him a letter to scold him. Let my father write a longer letter to you next time, and he'll buy you a floral headscarf, too."
Stubbornly, Qian Manxia added, "Brother also said he would take me to Capital City for a visit, to see the grand gates of the Palace."
Before Qian Yixiu could speak, Wan Dazhong interjected, "Such matters should be handled by your husband, me. Why set your sights on your uncle doing it? Uncle is now fully intent on taking his wife and children to Capital City for a visit. You and Fangfang can be taken care of by me..."
