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Lady Zhao tried her best to paint her mother's thoughts in a positive light, imploringly looking at her mother-in-law, hoping that her mother-in-law would allow her to save some face.

Zhulan looked at Lady Zhao, then turned to Zhou Lao'er. Zhou Lao'er did not refute Lady Zhao's words. Zhou Lao'er's thoughts were the same as Lady Zhao's; they both knew why Lady Fang had come.

Lady Fang wanted to break free from the Qian family and had gained confidence from Lady Zhao's support, which is why she dared to leave with Qian Keqi. She might have even bullied others by exploiting the reputation of others. Lady Fang's act of kneeling and playing pitiful upon her arrival was just to lay the groundwork for her to stay.

Zhulan looked at Lady Zhao and Zhou Lao'er. The two of them must have had quite a sum of silver coins to buy shops and land, all of which was provided by the Qian family. Zhulan asked Zhou Lao'er, "Is there anything else?"