Zhou Xueli and his wife escorted Madam Zhou out the door, and just as they were about to get into the carriage, Old Lady Zhou came out and stood at the doorway.
"Mother." Zhou Xueli hurriedly supported her.
Madam Zhou also looked over, and with a trace of eagerness in her eyes, called out.
"Are you really determined to go to Changan?" Old Lady Zhou asked, looking at Madam Zhou.
Madam Zhou pressed her lips together and did not answer.
"In that case, make sure you don't regret it later." Disappointment flashed in Old Lady Zhou's eyes. She turned away and didn't look at her, saying, "If you follow that man named Wu, no matter what your elder brother asks of you, especially regarding fame and fortune, don't comply. Pretend you don't have this brother or these relatives. The higher he stands, the faster he falls."
Having said that, Old Lady Zhou released Zhou Xueli's hand and, without another word, walked back into the house.
