"I was just saying that in passing, Aunt; please don’t take it to heart." Xie Mingyue, having already taken the measure of Madam Feng, did not mention the existence of Wei Mao. She merely smiled again. "Why is it that I only see you today, Aunt?"
Madam Feng forced a smile.
"Your second and third uncles have been away for a long time; they went to pay respects to old friends today, taking your second aunt and your cousins along with them. I stayed behind to welcome you. It’s almost noon, so they should be back shortly."
Chapter 169