Lady Wei looked at the young girl beside her, remembering the flower-viewing banquet at the Fu family's estate where she had nearly gotten into trouble. She couldn't help but worry, fearing the girl would be bullied again. "Mother," she said, "when the time comes, let's just have Jinglan and Lan'er go. Wan'er shouldn't."
Lady Lou was surprised. "Why? The invitation explicitly says Wan'er is to go as well. We can't afford to offend the Prince Gao Yang Mansion. Or... are you worried about Wan'er's status, Sister-in-law?"
Lady Wei shot her a glance. "What's wrong with my Wan'er's status? The main reason I don't want her to go is that I believe Princess Gao Yang wants to befriend Jinglan. The Commandery Princess won't say a thing if Wan'er doesn't go."
