Liu Tinglan, unwilling as she was, could not insist on keeping her there any longer and thus asked many questions about Cui Qingrou. Seeing that there were no traces of dissatisfaction with her stepmother in Mo Yan's written words, Liu Tinglan knew that Mo Yan was very pleased with her stepmother and intended to get along well with her. With this reassurance, she felt at ease.
Given that Mo Yan had come from afar and held another identity as a distinguished guest of the Shen family, the Elderly Couple of Shen Family did not dare to neglect her. Upon hearing that she wished to stay overnight, they immediately had their servants clean up the best guest room, fearing they might inadvertently show any discourtesy.
Having stayed at the Shen household for a bit more than a day, Mo Yan remained by Liu Tinglan's side until the following afternoon, when the tree shadows slanted eastward. In Liu Tinglan's reluctant gaze, Mo Yan boarded the carriage home.