Old Madam had always confined her son in her Jingxin Hall, not allowing him to leave.
A servant came to report that Madam was looking for Lord, and upon hearing this, Old Madam started to weep and sigh with grief.
Su Shi wanted to leave but dared not, torn between his elderly mother and his beloved wife.
In the past, Old Madam would pity her son and not wish to trouble him, as a mother always steps back for her child.
But now she realized she could not let things continue unchecked.
Once Old Madam truly hardened her heart, Su Shi could not defy her.
As a court official, if he left first today, soon after rumors of his unfilial behavior and being infatuated with women would be pinned on him.
Now his already poor reputation would likely worsen.
