Old Mistress Huang stood up, not in a good mood, and said, "When have I ever needed to notify you before making vows to the heavens?"
Matchmaker Zhang was choked by the rebuff and, realizing Old Mistress Huang's prickly demeanor, knew she was unhappy. Still, she approached with a smile, "Madame Gu, who has upset you so? Why are you in such a bad temper?"
"Hmph..." Old Mistress Huang snorted coldly at Matchmaker Zhang, dusted off her knees, and went into the backyard. Soon after, her muttering and cursing could be heard coming from there.
"Who have I offended, that everyone should give me such aggravation? Was it easy for me to birth this bunch of you, only to suffer such humiliation in my old age!"
Huang Xiangwen stuck her head out of the window, then swiftly pulled back and said, "What's Mother so mad about? We wouldn't dare give her trouble."
Gu Feng gestured towards the master house and whispered, "Who else could it be? The debt collector came today!"
