Let's not mention how Old Lady Zhou and her party arrived at the Yamen to receive the disheveled Zhou Xuennian and the torrent of tears that followed. When Zhou Xuennian learned that it was Wufu who had called in favors for his release, he insisted on seeing her. He was scolded fiercely by Old Lady Zhou, who even threatened him with death. It was only after threats and beatings that Zhou Xuennian calmed down and obediently returned to the Zhou family to recuperate and plan his next moves.
As for Madam Zhou, she sank into a gloom for several days. Fortunately, she had a sensible girl by her side to comfort her. With the estate's harvest approaching, her attention was diverted, and she focused entirely on handling the crops.
Life quietly settled down.
Wufu spent her days and nights carving, and occasionally she would go to Ah Jiu's residence's Martial Arts Training Ground to exercise.
