Jiang Lai had said that on purpose, of course.
She wanted to project an image of "sharing weal and woe" with Jin Shengshi right in front of Jin Xiushi. Beyond that, by claiming the influenza was contagious and barring Jin Xiushi from entering, she was ostensibly looking out for his well-being. This effectively established her image as a daughter-in-law concerned for her elder’s health.
Of course, the most crucial reason was a sudden realization: given Jin Shengshi’s current hostility toward Jin Xiushi, there was no way he would want to be seen in his current, sickly, bedridden state. Men, after all, cared about their pride. She understood that.
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