Such things were just like how Old Master Lian only subtly mentioned them in his letters: Lian Manman wouldn't lay everything out in front of Er Ya's grandmother either, only saying that all was well.
"Your Brother Erlang's wife, taking into account the months, isn't it time for her to give birth?" Er Ya's grandmother asked Lian Manman again. The gossipy nature of women never diminishes with age; on the contrary, it only grows stronger. "Seeing her on the road with that big belly, we've all been worried for her."
"My mother calculated the other day, she still has two months to go before she gives birth," Lian Manman said, "From what my father's letter implies, she should be quite well."
Old Master Lian had not mentioned Zhao Xiue in his letters. No news, as they say, is good news. It seemed that Zhao Xiue must be doing well.
"That's good, Brother Erlang's wife seems pretty tough," said Er Ya's grandmother.
