On the second day, Lady Shen intended to invite Lady Wu to visit the County Yamen together, but Lady Wu declined, "You go ahead. If I go, I'm afraid they might want to hold a meal. One day or two is fine, but visiting every day, even if they don't say it, we would lose face, wouldn't we?"
"Though our family has declined, we must not lose our integrity. Lord Song's family has been very kind to us. This time, they've helped you with your illness, and I doubt they would charge for the consultation. Since they treat our family so well, our family should be more considerate and not be too demanding!"
"You can go without worry; I'll be fine resting at home."
Lady Shen did not insist further. Before leaving, she prepared lunch, kept it warm in the pot, and reminded Lady Wu to have it at noon before she went out.
Upon reaching the backyard of the County Yamen, the guards immediately ushered Lady Shen inside.
