Lady Du said, "Wei'er, speak well with the Empress Dowager, don't damage the harmony between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. It's not that we are stingy; if the Empress Dowager wants other things, we can give anything, but we really cannot agree to give up Fei'er's husband!"
"I understand, Dad, Mother, rest assured, this won't happen again in the future!"
Cai Wei reluctantly agreed, her face looking a bit troubled. It seemed she needed to have a proper talk with the Empress Dowager...
The meals were prepared quickly. The Mu Family's tradition was frugal, and this extended to their dining habits. As long as the food was enough, they never pursued extravagance or waste.
After running around all night and all morning, Cai Wei was already hungry. Smelling the aroma of the meals from the outer room, her stomach cooperated by letting out two 'grrr' sounds. Reluctantly, she left the children and went to the outer room to wash her hands and eat...
