Indeed, it wasn't long before she couldn't hold it in anymore.
"Yes, yes, Madam Zhou, today is the celebration for your second concubine, why not let her come out so we can all see? After all, this is not like taking a wife; there's no need to sit on the bridal bed and wait to lift the red veil," Mrs. Liu also spoke up.
That was true, taking a concubine never had so many formalities. Not at all like when marrying a principal wife, with all sorts of rules and ceremonies.
Madam Zhou naturally disliked the idea and didn't want Cao Lingling to come over; that would just be asking for discomfort.
But to not have her come was certainly not an option. Even though she was the Principal Clerk's wife, it would not do to offend so many people. And now with the presence of the Madam of County Magistrate, her status as the Principal Clerk's wife seemed insufficient. If she were to offend everyone today, they might isolate her in the future.