Total Loser

Madam Zhang having guests wasn't anything unusual. As the wife of a high-ranking official in the imperial court and the leading figure among civil officials, she often had officials' wives visiting, exchanging pleasantries, and engaging in business discussions.

But...

It seemed there was a man's voice in Madam Zhang's courtyard?

Liu Fuyun raised her head, listened for a moment, and said, "It's Madam Zhang's maternal family who has come. Anhe is in the courtyard entertaining the guests."

Liu Shimei realized, "So, that's why Father chose to rest at home today?"

He specifically took a day off to come home and entertain the guests from Madam Zhang's maternal family?

She was only guessing, but she had indeed hit the mark regarding Liu Fuyun's actions. His expression stiffened, and he said, "What are you saying? They are guests too! They are elders. If you have any sense of propriety, you should go and pay your respects!"