1897
Lady Shao observed Lady Guan and Chang Nianru growing increasingly anxious each day, feeling distressed herself. She was mentally exhausted, trying daily to cheer them up or divert their attention.
"Mother, Nianru, my husband just informed me that Big Brother and Sister-in-law have learned about the situation and have a way to rescue Zhiwen. You can rest assured, Zhiwen will be fine." Lady Shao was deeply worried as she saw Lady Guan and Chang Nianru merely sipping half a bowl of chicken soup or picking at their meals during lunch.
Her Rouge Hall and Dried Tofu Workshop were being suppressed by the Crown Prince to the brink of closure. Since business was scarce, she decided to temporarily close some workshops, dedicating her time to accompany her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law, but no matter how much she comforted them, they couldn't be swayed.
