The Zhuang Family's ancestral home was over a thousand miles from Capital City, and a round trip would take at least two to three months. If Zhuang Ruolan had implored her, Yueyao might have considered it. However, considering her mother had passed away early due to Old Madam Zhuang's making, she wouldn't bring herself to relay this message to Yueyao. Thus, the matter had been dragging on from before the New Year until after. Because of this, Old Madam Zhuang sent her own granddaughter-in-law to urge the issue.
Seeing Third Lady Zhuang's skeptical expression, Zhuang Ruolan stood up and said, "Third Sister-in-law, come with me to Begonia Garden for a walk. The scenery there is quite nice."
Once the group arrived at Begonia Garden, they were led into a room by Nanny Hao. Maids brought in tea and fruit pastries, but the hostess was nowhere to be seen.
