It is said that even an upright official finds it difficult to settle family disputes. Family members are the hardest to manage, as everyone has their own ulterior motives, and there are also family ties to consider. If you are not smart enough, you simply cannot control them.
Within the hour she had been staying there, several groups of people from the mansion had come to inquire about the situation after hearing the news.
Now she understands the difficulties Zhao Ziyun's mother faced. Their minds were not aligned, they couldn't separate the family, they lived together but were only superficially harmonious, and they couldn't fire those they were dissatisfied with. As a result, it was much more difficult than managing a company.
Thinking of this, Mo Lan squinted and scanned the room's decorations again. They were simple and elegant, but from another perspective, the Zhao family's life was indeed not very comfortable. They had many people to support, which consumed a lot of resources, and they also had to take face into consideration. It was quite a feat for the Second Madam to find a shortcut to elegance in the furnishings of the mansion.
"Miss Mo Lan, my mistress is here to visit." The maid walked in, looked at Mo Lan, curtsied, and gently reminded her.
"Please come in." Mo Lan rose from the bed, and Madam Zhao the Second had already entered with her maid.
"Miss Mo Lan, is it comfortable staying here? If you need anything, just tell the maid and I'll have someone bring it to you." Mo Lan, who had washed up, was still dressed in a black outfit, the only difference being that the color of the orchids on the cuffs and collar had changed, but it was still just as exquisite.
She knew these were clothes the person had brought themselves, but she still had doubts in her mind, since she hadn't seen the person carrying a package.
"Madam, you're too kind. I just couldn't refuse your hospitality and am staying for a while. Once Miss Zhao is done, I should head back." I've reserved a small courtyard at the Maple Bridge Restaurant, which is much more comfortable than this place.
"Oh? Miss, you're leaving? We haven't even done our duty as hosts yet. If you leave, I'll have nowhere to save face."
The second madam was surprised for a moment, then took Mo Lan's hand and patted it reassuringly, "I don't think Mo Lan is a local. Your aunt won't ask what you're doing here, but don't be polite to your aunt. Just stay here. When I have some free time these next few days, I'll take you around Jiang County to see the local scenery."
Hearing the Second Madam's attempt to persuade her to stay, Mo Lan smiled and said, "Madam, you're too kind. There's really no need. I already booked a small courtyard at Fengqiao Restaurant for temporary accommodation, and I think it's fine. There's no need to move around so much, which will save me the trouble."
If it weren't for the fact that Zhao Ziyun was kind-hearted and she wanted to see things through to the end, she could have parted ways halfway through.
Given the current state of the Zhao family residence, she has no desire to stay; it's too much trouble.
Hearing Mo Lan's explanation, the second wife was shocked. The guests who could stay at Fengqiao Restaurant were all rich and noble. She had indeed misjudged her. She thought she was just a wandering swordsman.
Thinking of this, the Second Madam patted Mo Lan's hand with a smile, "Fengqiao Restaurant is one of the most elegant places in Jiang County. Since you are staying there, your aunt will not keep you. However, it is not far from our residence, so you should come and visit more often."
"Of course, I'll come and bother you, Madam, once I'm done with my work." Mo Lan nodded, seeing the Second Madam's attitude.
“My sister wants to stay at an inn? That won’t do. She’s finally come back with me, she should stay at the manor for a while. If you think it’s too empty and lonely here, how about you stay in the same courtyard as me? We can keep each other company, it’ll definitely be lively.”
As they were talking, Zhao Ziyun, dressed in a rose-red dress, walked over, wearing a pure white rabbit fur cloak, looking charming and adorable.
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