Mrs. Zhao advised Susu to dismiss the thought of going to the Northwest, saying: "Even if you leave the mansion, the Old Madam will surely have arranged a good marriage for you. And even if the young master agrees to your journey to Hami, it's not as simple as just going. Even if you don't marry, with your looks, how could Old Madam Song and I be at ease with you traveling such a long distance? If by any chance Old Madam Song finds out there's something amiss with your background, how would she treat you then? By your attire, it's clear that Old Madam Song dotes on you greatly."
Susu was taken aback upon hearing this, as Mrs. Zhao's words touched upon matters she was trying hard to avoid, yet could not escape.
Seeing Susu remain silent and sensing a somewhat melancholic atmosphere, Mrs. Zhao sighed and said: "My dear girl, when the road ends, there's always a way. There are still four or five years before you leave the mansion, and solutions will surely come by then."
