Xiao Kui also felt that the son-in-law was going a bit too far. No matter what, the Old Master and Madam were his benefactors, and he should at least spend the year with his parents-in-law before going back to pay respects to his Mom and Dad. Moreover, the Old Master had already promised to let them go in the spring next year, yet he insisted on leaving now, completely disregarding the feelings of the Old Master and Madam. Truly too selfish!
However, Miss was already angry, and if she spoke ill of the son-in-law again, the conflict between them might intensify, and the Old Master and Madam would blame her. So, Xiao Kui cleverly said, "This matter is difficult for a servant like me to explain. Didn't the Empress Dowager summon you to the palace today? Why not mention it to the Empress Dowager and see what she thinks?"
