"Hmm."
Xuexue immediately threw off Auntie Zhang's hand covering her mouth, "Auntie Zhang, were you trying to suffocate me?"
"This... this... I meant well, it was just a moment of panic." Auntie Zhang was somewhat embarrassed, and leaned closer to Xuexue, whispering, "They're the town bullies, and they even have people bought in the government office. They virtually rule the whole town, so it's better not to offend them."
"Is Auntie Zhang suggesting I should become his seventh concubine?"
"This... this... Ah, you know that's not what I mean." Auntie Zhang, afraid that Xuexue would misunderstand her as fawning over those in power, became anxious.
"Alright! Auntie Zhang, I know you mean well and are worried about us getting into trouble."
"Yes, yes, that's exactly what I mean." Auntie Zhang sighed in relief, thankful that Xuexue hadn't misunderstood her.
