Chapter 7: Being a Wicked Mother-in-Law is Necessary Nowadays
Twilight at sunset, Chunhui Hall.
Song Ci was lounging on the Arhat bed by the window, staring blankly at the flowering trees outside.
"Madam, the eldest lady has come to greet you." Nanny Gong called softly.
Song Ci turned her head and saw her eldest daughter-in-law walking in with a full face of smiles, followed by a maid carrying a tray.
"Mother, I've had some bird's nest soup prepared, it's just right, would you like to try it?" The Madam first greeted her with a bow, then smiled and took the tray from the maid, placing it on the kang table.
She scooped the bird's nest from the pot and said to Nanny Gong, "Later I'll have Mistress Fang send half a pound over. Nanny, make sure the small kitchen prepares it daily for Mother to strengthen her body."
Nanny Gong nodded with a smile, "An old servant hears the Madam."
Bird's nest, a fine tonic.
Song Ci looked at her eldest daughter-in-law with a face full of gratitude and said, "You're thoughtful." Seeing her want to feed her personally, she said, "No need for you to feed me, let the servants handle such things."