Second Mrs. Li returned in tears, her eyes swollen and red. It was rare to see a noblewoman crying so openly. After ordering tea and dismissing the servants, Mrs. Fang watched her sister-in-law sob uncontrollably. Mrs. Fang felt guilty toward her sister-in-law as her engagement to the second young master of the Li Family was arranged after the incident where Miss Li hanged herself and the Li Family caused a scene at the general's wedding banquet.
