The girls of the Gao family exchanged glances and all stepped forward to give Wang Yongzhu a curtsey, addressing her, "Greetings, Elder Cousin's Wife Jin."
Madam Gao had matters on her mind and, seeing the greetings completed, impatiently said, "Weren't you all saying on the way here that you wanted to see the Eighteen Scholars plant? Let your Elder Cousin's Wife take you there; I'll have a word with your aunt."
This was clearly an attempt to divert Wang Yongzhu.
Before Wang Yongzhu could speak, Lady Gao casually intervened, "Brother Jun's Daughter-in-Law, take the sisters to the garden to admire the flowers. Your second sister is already waiting there."
Lady Ruan hesitated for a moment, meeting Lady Gao's gentle smile, and suddenly felt uneasy. Quickly, she curtsied, saying, "Yes!"
Turning around, she led the girls of the Gao family toward the back garden.
A large group of maids and servant women followed them, marching in a grand procession.
