The second watch of the night arrived.
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As Zhao Yulan spoke her piece, Old Madam Zhou felt it inappropriate to insist on their stay, so she broached the subject, "If you wish to return, I won't stop you, but the house has been sold, where will you live upon your return?
I know you have a small hut, but you're aware of the condition you're in. A room that damp, how can you live there?
How about this, wait a few more days, let's send someone to buy back the house. Once everything is sorted out, you and Baohe can head back. Is that acceptable?"
"Auntie, we shouldn't buy back the house we sold. The buyers helped us out in a time of need, it wouldn't be right to repurchase it now.
Baohe and I have decided, we'll stay initially at Gangshun's Family. Their two children have gone off to serve in the military, leaving them feeling empty. It's perfect, we'll go and keep them company.
