Chapter 31: Just Put on Airs
Nanny reminded Song Ci that her status is that of the Madam, an Imperial Decree holder, a presence that can walk with arrogance in this mansion.
In fact, even without the Imperial Decree, as long as she is the mother-in-law, the daughters-in-law cannot surpass her, unless a daughter-in-law is a figure like a Princess or Commandery Princess, otherwise, just the word filial is enough to suppress them.
Song Ci’s heart was settled.
Forget it, as long as she maintained the demeanor of a mother-in-law, it was fine.
With this figured out, Song Ci sat confidently on the Taishi Chair, waiting for her daughter-in-law and grandchildren to pay their respects.
Soon, a maid reported that Madam Song and others had arrived. With just a word from Song Ci, the curtain was lifted, and people came in.
Lu Shi took a deep breath, followed behind her two sisters-in-law, walked in, and after Madam Song spoke with a smile, she knelt on the ground and performed a grand ceremony to Song Ci, prostrating herself, choking with emotion: "Unfilial daughter-in-law Lu Shi comes back to plead for forgiveness and offer greetings to mother, wishing mother great health and happiness."
Lu Shi knelt, so her two children had no reason to stand either, and followed her in kneeling, feeling somewhat apprehensive.