C443 Madame Zhao's Dilemma
"This is Mother's private property."
Mrs. Zhao specifically emphasized the word "private".
Since she sincerely wanted to teach Zhao Lan, she would have to tear off that layer of shawl, pry it open, crush it, and teach it to Zhao Lan bit by bit.
She would have to explain the stakes to her.
Otherwise, if Zhao Lan married, she would take out all of her dowry to fill in the blanks