Treasured Item

"Oh! I remember now. Xia Mao had told me about this too! How despicable. We haven't even gone to look for them yet, but here they are. Xiao Luo, you can let them come in," Xu Lan said as she continued sewing the blanket.

Luo Yu brought Zhong Ye and Zhong Wan into the living room. When Xu Lan saw Zhong Wan, she furrowed her brows. That pink gown looked especially eye-catching. To outsiders, their family was still in mourning! It was unheard of for anyone to wear such bright colors when paying a visit to a household that was still in mourning. Was this supposed to be a slap on their faces?

"Sister-in-law, long time no see," Zhong Ye said obsequiously.

Xu Lan nodded slightly and did not even stop sewing the blanket. She smiled at Zhong Ye and said, "Don't say that. I wonder why you're at my house today?"