After Mu Qinglian learned of this matter, she showed no expression outwardly, but privately she supplemented Ning Shaowen with a considerable amount of money, and her attitude towards Madam Cui became increasingly poor.
When Madam Cui paid her respects to Mu Qinglian that day, she noticed Mu Qinglian was in an exceptionally good mood and did not make things difficult for her, which filled her with surprise. After serving Lady Mu, she returned to her own courtyard and sent someone to find out what had happened to make Mu Qinglian so happy.
Nanny Chen quickly relayed the news she had gathered to Madam Cui: "Yesterday, many people witnessed the fourth son of Earl of Pingyang's Mansion and a girl from the Wu family sleeping in the same bed. The story has now spread widely outside."
Madam Cui asked, "Which Wu family is this?"
