Xue Shanhuai returned and mentioned this matter to the Prime Minister's wife. Her eyes flashed briefly, then she said, "At my age, can I still go? If I went, who would manage this vast estate?"
Clearly, the lady was willing to go, Xue Shanhuai understood this.
"Isn't there still the daughter-in-law? Let them manage first," Xue Shanhuai said. "My dear, I know you want to give it a try, right? We've been married for many years, and I've never seen that kind of look in your eyes. Since Your Majesty mentioned you, it's clear that he appreciates you. I feel honored that my wife can be appreciated by Your Majesty."
"Imagine us serving in the court together in the future, leaving home together in the morning, able to return home together after court, no longer needing you to stay in the house waiting for me, wouldn't that be wonderful?"
"Do you really not mind, my dear?" the Prime Minister's wife asked, though she had already seen he didn't mind, and was even quite expectant.
