Ms. Niu became so despondent that she secluded herself at home for a few days. Ms. Yan secretly reveled in this, but she didn't dare to show her joy openly.
They purposely kept Mei Qing's relation as Ms. Yan's cousin a secret from Ms. Niu, fearing that she would reject the proposal if she knew.
However, it wouldn't matter if Ms. Niu found out after Mei Qing moved in. They anticipated that her anger would subside within a maximum of two days.
Three days after Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan left the village, news arrived that Shao Liulang had passed the examination and become a Cultivated Talent.