Since the Old Madam came out to participate in the sacrificial rites on New Year's Eve, received everyone's gifts, made an appearance on the first day of the New Year, and briefly appeared on the fourth day at the midday banquet before retreating early to rest.
On ordinary days, the Old Madam remains reclusive, as if she is not part of the residence at all.
If Song Hong were not her biological son, it would be understandable, but Song Hong is her only son, and their mother-son relationship is good. Yet, she handed over the household management early on, saying she wanted to eat vegetarian meals and chant Buddha, staying in the rear courtyard all year round without seeing anyone.
Although Wang Yongzhu had only seen the Old Madam a few times and not spoken much, he could tell that she was still agile and her mind quite clear.
