Upon learning that Qin Meiniang hadn't returned to the capital, Qin Liuxi went to see her. When Qin Meiniang saw her, she was so excited that her eyes turned red and repeatedly asked where she had been all these years.
"Your sisters have been worrying about you terribly. Now that you're back, have you sent them a letter?"
Qin Liuxi shook her head and said, "I'll make a trip to the capital in a few days."
"That sounds good. They have missed you very much over the years." Qin Meiniang said, "I've been managing the candied fruit shop for you. Wait a moment, I'll have the shopkeeper send over the account books for you to review."
"No need. I never planned to take the shop back. If it's yielding good profits, please either give the silver to Chief Li or exchange it for stored rice and grains for me." Qin Liuxi stopped her.
Qin Meiniang agreed and added, "About your master, I'm truly sorry for what happened."
