If it were just in private, it would be alright, but everyone was showing a face full of sorrow. If outsiders saw it, they would think we were dissatisfied with the Empress Dowager's decree and disrespectful to the Imperial Family, and that would be a disaster.
Everyone here is smart; Susu only hinted, and they all understood what to do.
The Third Miss took her younger sisters to touch up their makeup and hurried to Sui'an Hall. Because of the past events with their eldest aunt, even Grandmother was somewhat considerate. Now that things have reached this point, it would be better to send her off happily.
In the Fourth Miss's room, Susu was speaking in a low voice about important matters with her.
