Chapter 30: No Matter How Capable, One Cannot Surpass the Senior Madam
At the second gate of the inner courtyard, Madam Song and the Second Madam Song were waiting. From afar, they saw several tong oil carriages approaching, and the two exchanged a glance.
Second Madam Song curled her lips slightly: "They’ve arrived."
The people have arrived, and with them, the household’s liveliness.
Madam Lu also saw the two, and when the carriages stopped, she walked over with small steps, supported by the maidservants. Kneeling to give her respects, she spoke with a hint of emotion: "Elder Sister, Second Sister, it’s been many years. Are you both well?"
"Good, good, it’s wonderful that you’ve come back." Madam Song smiled, taking her hand and gently patting it: "You’ve been following the third brother all these years on his assignments, but now you’re finally back."
Madam Lu blushed slightly, her expression carrying guilt, and said: "It was my laziness. These years, I only sought my own comfort, relying entirely on you, Elder Sister and Second Sister, to take care of our parents-in-law. I truly feel ashamed."
"There are plenty of servants at home to serve. Who needs you? On the other hand, for the third brother, he can’t be left on assignment without someone considerate by his side, managing the affairs of the household." Madam Song reproached gently.
Second Madam Song turned to look at the two children behind Madam Lu and said, "These must be Wei’er and Zhou’er, right? Come over and let your second aunt have a look."