Everyone else had their reservations, but Qin Mei didn't.
Mrs. Xie smiled, a genuine smile from the bottom of her heart. Mr. Xie had come to her, humbly begging for forgiveness. He swore again and again that he hadn't betrayed her, neither in heart nor in body. Even though the drug was potent and he was tormented by lust, he hadn't crossed that final line and had managed to keep his integrity.
Mrs. Xie knew in her heart that Second Daughter-in-law Jing and his parents deserved much of the credit. If they hadn't shown up in the nick of time, his reputation would have been ruined so late in life.
Mrs. Xie believed her husband's words, but not entirely. Under a drug's influence, physical urges can easily overpower reason.
"Xiao Mei, thank you," Mrs. Xie said to Qin Mei.
Qin Mei smiled and asked, "Mom, they sent Aunt Zhang back to her hometown. Are you really going to let her off that easily?"
