Cao Ergou, without saying a word, knelt down on the ground and started kowtowing.
Wang Yongzhu hurriedly gave a signal to Old Granny Wu to help the person up, while observing Old Madam Cao from the Cao Family and asked, "Who are you?"
Old Madam Cao quickly introduced herself, her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, and then, looking ashamed, said, "Yesterday, my son was foolish. The Scholar Master saved our family's Ergou, he saved our entire family's life! How could a few words of thanks suffice? I simply hate that my son, whom I raised to be dim-witted and lacking social graces, committed such heartless acts. I truly apologize to the Scholar Master!"
"We planned to visit as a family last night to express our thanks, but upon hearing that the Scholar Master was attending a banquet, we dared not disturb. So, we postponed to this morning. I've prepared a small gift, just a token of gratitude, and I hope the Scholar Master will accept it."
