The power of the autumn tiger has finally passed. Even here in the Southern Yi, it's not particularly hot anymore. Night after night, people have started wearing slightly thicker clothing.
These past few days, the weather has been unfavorable, always overcast and drizzling.
Xiao Ling returned from outside, bringing with him a chill and dampness.
Madam Yuan hurriedly went over to help him take off his cloak and urged him to change into clean clothes.
Once Xiao Ling had changed, he asked Madam Yuan, "Where are Ying'er and Mao'er?"
Madam Yuan smiled, "They played all day and fell asleep from exhaustion."
She busied herself calling the maids to set the table and, during the meal, mentioned, "I heard Fourth Brother wants to take a concubine?"
As she spoke, Madam Yuan was a bit anxious.
She was afraid Xiao Ling would follow Xiao Jin's example.
