County Magistrate Cui was both amused and exasperated, and called out, "Cousin, open the door."
After waiting a moment, the door finally opened.
Li Ying's face showed no sign of weariness; instead, there was a curious excitement and vigor, her eyes sparkling: "Cousin, I wrote a plan. Could you look it over for me? It's best to refine it a bit. I need to present it to the Commandery Princess tomorrow."
County Magistrate Cui: "..."
"Mother!" Erlang mumbled, waving his little arms vigorously: "Mother, hug!"
Dalang also snuggled closer to his mother.
Li Ying smiled gently, picked up her younger son, and held her older son close, urging, "Why are you dawdling, Cousin? Hurry up and go!"
County Magistrate Cui chuckled silently, walked over to the desk, and took up the plan that Li Ying had spent half a day writing, reviewing it carefully.
