Chen Afu chuckled, taking out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off Chen Yulan's forehead. He said, "Indeed. It is effortless to add icing to a cake, but harder to provide warmth when it's cold. One sees a person's true character at times of hardship..."
Chen Yulan sat for a while and then bade Chen Afu farewell. Chen Afu did not hold him back, as he had to return to attend some guests.
Chen Afu would later deeply regret not having gone to the Chen Mansion that day to witness the exciting scene.
When Chen Yulan returned home, he saw absolutely no one in the courtyard. All the guests had left.
A servant reported in a low voice, "Several elders from the old village have come, they say they're here to divorce Madam. All the guests have left and the master is discussing matters with them in the outer study room."