The disparity between this small courtyard and the main courtyard where Lady Yan resided was too great. Not only was it small and secluded, but it had also been neglected for many years and was now incredibly run-down. The people in the mansion feared Lady Yan, so nobody dared to help the mother and daughter repair the house. Luckily, Lady Cui's family was quite wealthy and would often secretly assist them, preventing the mother and daughter from having to live in a dilapidated house with a leaky roof!
Upon entering the inner room, he saw that Lady Cui was already eating dinner at the table. Her daughter, Juhua, was beside her, not sure whether to sit or stand, coaxing her non-stop. Upon seeing her father come in, Juhua immediately went up to greet him, whispering, "Father, don't blame mother. She ate very little at noon, and she couldn't stand her hunger, so she…"