Mrs. Li, longing for company, was delighted to have Mrs. Chen, the mother of the governor of Dingzhou, as a well-spoken companion. In no time, they found themselves engaged in endless conversation, and Mrs. Li even invited Mrs. Chen to have a meal in her room that night.
Mrs. Chen was proud of her great-granddaughter's beautiful appearance and dutiful nature, and had long desired a high-born groom for her. Upon arriving in Dingzhou, she had heard of Chu Lingxuan and had her hopes set on him, planning secretly to find someone who could help arrange the match.