Elder Mrs. Yuan understood she couldn't keep the fact that Zhao Xiaoxi was Yuan Wenye's illegitimate daughter a secret forever, so she admitted it right away. They were close friends after all. However, she couldn't admit that she caused Zhao Xiaoxi's death and she had to make it very clear in case Younger Mrs. Yuan and Mrs. Peng became suspicious.
Because of that, Younger Mrs. Yuan and Mrs. Peng were less suspicious of Elder Mrs. Yuan, but they weren't fully convinced.
Anyway, even if it really had something to do with Elder Mrs. Yuan, they wouldn't tell other people because it wouldn't do them any good.
"Sure, we understand," said Younger Mrs. Yuan and Mrs. Peng.
