Madam Lu and her children temporarily settled at Wufu's home, and Madam Zhou didn't neglect their food and clothing, even assigning a little maid to serve them, but that was all she provided.
In the past, when Zhou Xiuer acted coyly, Madam Zhou would buy her a few more outfits or a couple of extra pieces of jewelry, but now, that wasn't the case.
Madam Lu still acted as before, hinting openly and covertly that she wanted to borrow what Madam Zhou wore, but Madam Zhou pretended not to understand, refusing to entertain the idea, leaving Madam Lu furious, who complained privately to Zhou Xiuer that Madam Zhou had become stingy despite her wealth.
Zhou Xiuer herself felt uneasy; in this cold weather, she would rise before dawn to serve Madam Zhou, acting spoiled and charming, only to receive a suggestion to work on her embroidery in her own room, with nothing else offered.
