When it comes to hospitality and interactions, large families have always made it difficult for ordinary people to find fault.
Especially families like the Ding Family, who pride themselves on their scholarly lifestyle; even if they don't like your visit, they will politely invite you in to sit for a while.
Having seen enough of the disdain wealthy families have for commoners at Fan Xiucai's place, Liu Ji was utterly surprised by the warmth.
He thought of the supposedly difficult Mrs. Ding, as described by Qin Yao and Ding Xiang, and immediately felt they were judging her unfairly with their predisposed notions.
Look, how kind Mrs. Ding is, treating them, country folk, with such courtesy, even sending a steward to politely invite them to sit in the side hall, saying that Mrs. Ding is taking a nap but will call them when she wakes up.
The room was heated with warm coal and had incense burning, the faint sandalwood aroma permeating the room was delightful.
