Chapter 158: Alarmist Talk

In the evening, after the Old Zhou family had finished their dinner, Lady Liang served Old Lady Zhou a cup of tea, then sat down to chat about family matters, talking about everything from the scorching weather to the drought.

Lady Liang was good at conversation and smilingly said to Old Lady Zhou, "Mother, you are older than us and have eaten more salt than the steps we have taken. What do you think, will our area be hit by a drought?"

Madam Lu, who was sitting aside, sneered with disdain, thinking that her sister-in-law sure knew how to flatter—she had only been married into the family for a few days and already had their mother-in-law beaming with happiness. Hmph.

Zhou Xuennian, however, frowned and said, "Lady Liang, such things should not be carelessly talked about. If word got out, it could cause public panic. Be careful, as disaster often stems from careless talk."