Zhou Xiuer's eagerness to pick up the gold and silver jewelry from the ground deeply pierced Old Lady Zhou's eyes, especially in front of this girl named Purple Jade. She knew that after returning, this scene would inevitably reach Wufu's ears.
Old Lady Zhou seemed to see the mocking and light laughter of Wufu from afar, as if he were laughing at her too, which made her heart ache.
"You are not to take those things!" Old Lady Zhou commanded.
The Zhou Xiuer before her, looking like a beggar, was utterly disgusting to behold.
Zhou Xiuer gathered the items into a bundle and held them tightly in her arms, saying, "Why not? These were given to me by my aunt, not stolen or snatched. If you don't believe me, ask this girl."
Purple Jade stepped forward, smiling and said, "Indeed, this small bundle was given by our Madam out of pity for the two children, to have something of gold and silver by their side."
