Those middle-aged women were not about to let Mrs. Jia loose now. They knew that if she went on a rampage, they wouldn't be able to hold her, and something terrible might happen. For now, a single steamed corn bun was enough to keep her alive.
Mrs. Jia had no choice but to gnaw on the corn bun.
Fortunately, it wasn't long before the residents of the compound began to return home, though they all looked at Mrs. Jia with expressions of disgust. They ignored her entirely and went off to eat. After working all day, nobody had the energy to deal with her. Even Qin Huairu, upon returning, dared not approach her mother-in-law; she found the current state of Mrs. Jia somewhat terrifying.
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