The next day, as Zhou Shuren was attending court, he missed the newlyweds Ming Teng and his bride presenting their tea. Zhulan handed over the prepared gift to the couple, who seemed entirely satisfied with it.
After drinking the tea, Zhulan, feeling sorry for Lau Jia who had traveled a great distance early in the morning, said to her: "You don't need to keep me company; go back and rest."
Lau Jia's cheeks were flushed red, and she did not know how to respond.
Ming Teng, with his thick-skinned nature, said, "Grandma, then we will return to rest now."
Zhulan waved her hand, "Mhm."
Ming Teng, taking Lau Jia's hand, left. Lau Jia had been holding back, but once back in their own courtyard, she glared and said, "Leaving so soon makes it seem like we came just for the courtesy gift."
Ming Teng reassured her, "Grandma won't mind. She knows you were tired yesterday. Don't worry, she won't overthink it."
