Xia Ruqing managed to prepare everything before lunchtime.
Having just finished her tasks, she was about to sit down for a sip of tea when Xiao Xizi rushed in to report, flustered.
"My Lady, Lady Hou and the young Miss have arrived!"
Xia Ruqing's eyes lit up.
"Quickly, invite them in!"
"Yes!"
Xiao Xizi dashed off.
While Xia Ruqing was pleased, she was also somewhat taken aback. Lady Hou is my sister-in-law, but who is this young Miss?
As she wondered, several figures entered through the main doorway.
Zi Yue hurriedly brought over embroidered hassocks. Then, two well-dressed individuals approached and knelt upon them.
"Your humble servant, Lady Ni from the Hou Mansion, pays her respects to Consort Xian Pin!" As she spoke, she kowtowed respectfully.
"Your humble servant, Xia Caiying, kowtows to Consort Xian Pin!" The young girl also performed her kowtow with impressive form.
Oh! So it's Xia Caiying. She's come as well!
"Please rise! Both of you, quickly get up!"
