"Back then, Jing Niang was just as smart and obedient as you. But now..." Old Mrs. Zhao sighed, as if reluctant to speak, yet feeling the need to confide, "She chose a bad marriage. Her husband is a gambler... If I'd known she'd end up like this, I would have stopped her from marrying into that family."
After speaking, she angrily pounded the bed.
Li Yuzhu said, "She seems to be in good spirits; her life should be going fairly well. Don't worry too much about her, Old Lady."
Marrying a gambler and taking money from her mother's family back to her in-laws—to say Zhao Jingniang is smart, or to say she is foolish?
Not returning even for her mother's grand birthday celebration, what exactly is Zhao Jingniang thinking?
Li Yuzhu couldn't decipher Zhao Jingniang's thoughts.
However, Zhao Jingniang's attire is rather presentable, suggesting her life is still okay.
