Old Lady Zhou and her party were in a hurry, so Madam Zhou did not linger any longer on the estate and soon packed up to return to the county.
Sitting in the spacious carriage, Madam Lu looked around curiously and inquired of Madam Zhou, "Ying Mei, this carriage is truly spacious, and that estate looks vast too. How much silver must it have cost?"
Madam Zhou glanced at her but did not respond.
Old Lady Zhou chided softly, "If you don't speak up, no one will think you're a mute!"
Feeling embarrassed, Madam Lu shut her mouth and her belly full of complaints continued unabated. What's she acting so high and mighty for!
Old Lady Zhou caught a glimpse of the serene Madam Zhou from the corner of her eye, sighed inwardly, closed her eyes, and silently started chanting Buddhist scriptures.
