News about the northern border

Madam Sheng refused their bows. She stood up and turned her body sideways to avoid their bows, then she went to help the mother to get up.

An old woman was dragging her old body to help a younger woman to stand up. Bai Yue naturally couldn't stay idle and swiftly made her way to Madam Fang in the matriarch's stead. She grabbed the woman's hands and pulled her up.

Seeing this, Madam Sheng smiled, her eyes resembling two crescent moons. "Fang family, your gratitude is well received but there is no need to kowtow to this old woman. Helping other people is the creed our village follows. Bai Yue, can you bring them to the barn and find someone else to cook dinner?"

Although Bai Yue didn't offer to cook the Fang family's meal herself, Madam Sheng preferred to say it clearly – Bai Yue, just give up! You can't cook to save your life!