The next day, Wufu and Hongyu went to the Hundred Treasures Silver Building in the town. When they reached the village, they saw Zhou Xueli and his wife pulling and tugging at each other.
"Miss, it's Uncle Xueli and Auntie over there," Hongyu said in a low voice, carrying a bamboo basket on her back.
Wufu stepped forward and made a curtsey to the couple, "Uncle, Auntie."
"It's Wufu, where are you heading?" Zhou Xueli seemed quite uncomfortable.
Lady Liang, on the other hand, wiped the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief and forced a smile, "Has Wufu returned from the county?"
"Yes." Only then did Wufu notice that her eyes were red, and that she was carrying a small bundle, so she asked, "Where is Auntie going?"
As this question was asked, the two seemed even more uncomfortable.
"There's some business at my parental home, so I thought of making a trip there," Lady Liang said without looking at Zhou Xueli and just informing Wufu.