Xiqiu went to tell Tong Xihua about what was said in her room, then walked around the garden with Nanny Lin. She mentioned the encounter with Xiao Yanyi to the Lady, concealing her subtle maneuvers, and added: "At that time, Eighth Sister and I were so frightened and didn't know what to do. We wanted to avoid the area, but there was nowhere to hide, so we had no choice but to brace ourselves and greet Brother-in-law."
The Lady furrowed her brows deeply. Xihua had two servant girls called over, indeed because of the Third Prince's matter. She asked Xiqiu with a frown: "Did you speak to the nobleman?"
