The Young Madam Qiu was actually annoyed. Her younger sister-in-law had received joyous news, and her mother wasn't helping to keep it a secret; instead, she wanted to make a grand occasion of it with a spring banquet, clearly wanting to show off. That was one thing, but inviting people over and then putting on airs?
Mother was truly being foolish. Who was this visitor? A First Rank Lady, the real mother of Prime Minister Song, also on good terms with the Empress Dowager, tremendously esteemed. Wasn't she worth the Young Madam of a Fifth Rank Imperial Decree personally welcoming her?
Yet, she dared to leave this esteemed lady waiting at the second gate, only sending a maid to welcome her. How bold of her.
Upon receiving the news, she rushed over, and sure enough, upon hearing what Old Madam Song had said, she realized this guest was indeed offended.
