Lady Zhao saw that Wong Qiao was still as respectful and obedient as before, her expression softened slightly as she stood up and helped him to his feet, saying, "As a mother, I shouldn't be reprimanding you the moment after such a long separation. However, choosing a wife is a major decision, and you went ahead without consulting me, deciding solely based on your own preferences. Where does that leave your mother who raised you with so much hardship?"
Wong Qiao once again replied, "Yes, Mother, you're right, it was wrong of me to decide on my own. I will remember this and won't do it again."
"Hmm, sit down and let's talk," Lady Zhao said, noticing Wong Qiao's good attitude and gesturing for him to sit down.
Wong Qiao glanced up at Lady Zhao, who was now seated with poise, and tentatively said, "I already know I was wrong. But Second Miss Zhou is quite a decent person and she comes from a good family. You've been here for a few days now, have you taken a liking to her?"
