"What do you mean?" Xia Lan looked somewhat puzzled at Mother Xia.
Perhaps because she had just been rebuked by her own brother, Mother Xia felt wronged and said to Xia Lan, "Er Lan... Second Aunt has something on her mind, something I need to tell you, but after you hear it, you mustn't tell anyone else!"
Xia Lan sensed that Mother Xia was about to reveal something shocking.
This matter had weighed on Mother Xia's heart for many years.
Before she could speak, her tears started to fall.
Xia Lan showed a hint of disgust.
On her joyful day, Mother Xia's crying and sobbing really was an omen of bad luck!
However, she quickly hid her disdain and, acting like a considerate little cotton-padded jacket, said, "Second Aunt, don't cry. Whatever it is, tell me, and let's see if I can share some of the burden with you."