Because of childbirth, even though Mrs. Dong was weak, after half a month of recuperation, she had regained her spirits. Especially watching her son in her arms develop more each day, Mrs. Dong's smiles grew more frequent.
After hearing Jingfu's report of the gatekeeper's words, Mrs. Dong handed the child to the nearby nanny and said, "Let Li Si and the gatekeeper come to me."
Jingfu responded and retreated.
Meanwhile, Li Si in the Woodland Pavilion had no idea what was happening. Upon hearing the Madam summon him, he rushed over and noticed the gatekeeper was also present, promptly lowering his head.
The gatekeeper knelt on the ground, and Li Si stepped forward to pay his respects. Mrs. Dong remained silent and did not ask them to rise, leaving Li Si to kneel as well.
