Ding Wan went to Shi Cui's house after visiting Zhou Wen'e. Shi Cui's family was relatively poor, and her shabby thatched house was very run-down. That was because Shi Cui and her husband did not know how to farm, causing their yield to be insufficient even though they planted crops.
Two years ago, Shi Cui found her son a wife, but the bride ran away with all the family's money. Thus, Shi Cui's family situation worsened and became severe.
Shi Cui was away when Ding Wan arrived. Ding Wan was confused and wondered why she had not returned since it was already noon. She was about to leave when she saw Shi Cui's figure nearby.
Shi Cui was washing her clothes in the river and had just returned. "Madam Ding?"
She was stunned when she saw Ding Wan, thinking her eyes were tricking her.
"Shi Cui, I'm here to discuss something with you."
