After receiving King Rong and his family, Fan Zijin immediately asked to return to the Duke's Residence with the excuse that he was busy with work. Fan Siwen was furious. "It's only the eighth day of the New Year. What work can you possibly be busy with now?"
Fan Zijin said calmly, "The Crown Prince and Wenjin promised the Westerners to exempt some of their goods from taxes. The Ministry of Revenue has to handle this matter."
Fan Siwen's face was livid as he said, "Then leave by yourself and leave Little Madam Xia and the two children behind. We haven't seen them all year round. Which daughter-in-law doesn't serve her mother-in-law? When has your mother ever enjoyed getting served by her daughter-in-law?"
