Returning to her own courtyard, Madam Wang collapsed onto the chaise lounge and started crying. The troubles of the day had utterly defeated her, and at this moment, she felt terribly isolated and helpless.
Qing Lian and Nanny Wei stood inside the room, both feeling at a loss. Nanny Wei instructed Qing Lian to leave, then approached Madam Wang, intending to console her but not knowing where to start, ultimately cursing Wu Lihong and the others in her heart.
Wu Lihong returned soon from Chunhui Hall. Upon entering and seeing Nanny Wei standing inside, he waved his hand: "Leave!"
Nanny Wei gave Madam Wang a worried glance but ultimately did not dare to stay forcefully, and she left.
Wu Lihong waited for a while. Seeing Madam Wang not lifting her head or speaking to him, he impatiently coughed heavily: "Done crying?"
Madam Wang's body stiffened. She quickly raised her head, her gaze towards him filled with poison-like hatred.
