November 29th was the fifty-fifth birthday of the Yan Family matriarch, and although it was not a major celebration, due to the sudden imperial conferment upon the old lady and Madam Li, many people came to offer birthday wishes. Therefore, by mid-November, Madam Li, along with her two sisters-in-law, had started to get busy.
Daohua, who was in charge of the kitchen, was naturally called upon as well, and given that Madam Li had the intention to teach her household management, she found herself busy as a spinning top every day.
Main courtyard.
While perusing the shopping list, Madam Li asked Daohua, who was resting her head on the pillow on the couch, "Is the guest courtyard all tidied up yet? Your aunt and your cousins are estimated to arrive in a day or two."
Daohua replied listlessly, "It has been ready for a while, but from the looks of grandmother, she seems to want my aunt to stay with her."