They yearned for the wealthy elders' favor and indulgence. How could they possibly contemplate marrying a servant?
What hope did they have left?
Their lives seemed utterly bleak.
Madame Shao's sternness had left them in tears. They appeared bewildered, unsure of what they had done wrong. But had they done anything wrong?
Wasn't Ms. Fang acting in their best interest?
Aunt Qing quietly chuckled to herself.
They lamented their misfortune at crossing paths with Madame Shao…
Ultimately, it was Aunt Qing who proposed a solution. Regardless of where these women came from, they could still be sent back.
Sending back gifts was generally considered rude, but this situation was different. Since they were dissatisfied and Ms. Fang couldn't keep them, sending them home and discussing their future seemed the best course. What someone doesn't know can't hurt them.
