It was the Marquis's concubine, Teng Qiuniang.
Bihuai turned her gaze and met Biwu's eyes, a look of alertness rising within them.
"Madam Teng." Xiqiu nodded slightly, appearing distant and cold.
"Fourth Madam." Teng Qiuniang smiled warmly: "It's been a while since I last saw Fourth Madam. I've been meaning to visit but seeing you're always busy, I dared not disturb you rashly. I'm here to pay my respects."
Xiqiu listened and furrowed her brows, realizing Teng Qiuniang had changed significantly from two years ago. Back then, regardless of her stubbornness or recklessness, there was still a youthful innocence and simplicity in her temperament. But now... she was completely a woman of the inner chambers, her gaze during interactions full of calculation.
