At lunch the next day, the old lady unexpectedly appeared at the dining table.
Although everyone was unsure of what was happening, they all breathed a sigh of relief. After all, a family should sit down together for a meal in harmony; otherwise, gossip would stir over time.
Not only did the old lady come out for the meal, but she also asked the kitchen to prepare a small dish of fresh ginseng slices for her.
Purple Summers saw this and said, "Old lady, if you are looking to boost your energy, it would be best to have it in a soup. Eating it raw will have a strong taste that you might not enjoy."
The old lady glanced at Purple Summers with pride and disdain and said nothing. With elegant poise, she picked up a slice of ginseng with her chopsticks, gently placed it in her mouth, and chewed.
—As if to say: See that, bumpkin? This is how you eat ginseng!
Purple Summers frowned in confusion, and at that moment, the old lady picked up another slice.