Hearing this, Lady Li was momentarily at a loss for how to respond. Her upbringing from childhood told her she must reply to an elder and not let the conversation die, but her mind told her she had no idea what to say. Who had ever seen a future daughter-in-law's household being managed by her prospective mother-in-law? This...
For a moment, you could hear a pin drop in the grand hall. Just as they sat in mutual silence, a servant announced the arrival of the Prince, the Princess Consort, the Second Young Lord, and the Second Young Madam. Chu Qingmeng started, wanting to hide, but it was already too late. The group had reached the entrance of the main hall. As the door opened, Chu Qingmeng hastily picked up her handkerchief to cover her nose and mouth. A cool breeze swept into the hall, and Chu Qingmeng could not help shivering. She was about to bow in greeting when she saw the Princess Consort staring at her with tear-filled eyes, her voice trembling with uncertainty: "My child, is that you?"
Chu Qingmeng lowered her handkerchief and nodded. "Greetings, Princess Consort."
Chapter 91