"Sister-in-law Zhang is right; we really should be leaving," Xie Cheng said, covering his awkwardness before taking Ji Zhenniang's hand and approaching Gu Jinli: "Dear sister-in-law, we'll have to trouble you to take care of Zhenniang again. She's timid and easily scared, so I'd ask you to look after her."
He continued: "Zhenniang has a bad temper, and if she offends you, don't hesitate to discipline her as you see fit, no need to worry about saving face for me. When I return, I'll definitely prepare a gift to thank you for taking care of Zhenniang."
During the siege of Xing'an Prefecture, it was thanks to Sister-in-law Qin and Old Madam Gao that Zhenniang and the other womenfolk remained safe and sound.
Especially Zhenniang, although often scolded by Sister-in-law Qin, she was the most well-protected among them. Even during the days of siege and the outbreak of poisonous insect disease, she lived more comfortably than others.
