Zhao Erhu had scarcely left when Lin Yue began to immerse herself in work. Even though she had promoted two smart and loyal maids to assist her, the technical aspects inevitably required her attention. Moreover, some things could only be understood intuitively rather than conveyed through words. Lin Yue, who was determined to maintain quality, busied herself so much that she worked herself to a point of exhaustion, occupying her days with the production of Fragrant Soap and other items and her nights with lamplight embroidery. Although the maids, instructed by Zhao Erhu, were eager to advise her, Lin Yue's decisions were unwavering and beyond the persuasiveness of the maids.
"Madam, the Dongjia specifically instructed you before he left not to overwork yourself. You are so busy day and night that it will take a toll on your health. Better to rest early, or Dongjia might reproach us for not taking good care of you when he returns and sees you've lost weight."