Li Cuicui's health finally began to slowly recover after her grandsons secured official postings. While she had been immersed in joy these past few days, she never expected the inner courtyard to be the first to lose its peace.
She summoned everyone together. "What on earth are you all fussing about? Will you not be satisfied until you've ruined their official duties? Let alone the fact that you are all still in mourning—even if the mourning period were over, they are going out to handle official business. How would they have time to look after their families?"
"Grandma," Song Xiuyang said, looking up after noticing that everyone else had their heads bowed in silence. She cursed inwardly before continuing. "We aren't saying we have to follow them right this instant. There are only a few months left until the mourning period ends. We just want an explanation of how we'll be settled when the time comes.
