Xiqiu did not invite Teng Qiuniang to the Warm Pavilion, but only served tea in the main hall.
Teng Qiuniang sat on half a chair below Xiqiu, leaning slightly. Today, she wore a bamboo-green overcoat with silver brocade on the edges, and a maroon Lan Border Skirt underneath. On her head were a pair of gold begonia pearl hairpins, a jade and gold-inlaid hair clasp on the right, an old pit dark green jade bracelet on her left hand, and a pair of gold bracelets on her right hand...
Her face was adorned with cosmetics, her eyebrows drawn, and her eye makeup was exquisite, giving her the delicate appearance reminiscent of the days before she became a concubine.
However, there were faint blood streaks in her eyes, suggesting she hadn't slept well the previous night.
Xiqiu held up her tea and smiled at Teng Qiuniang. Teng Qiuniang took a look around the furnishings in the main hall and said with a smile, "...I wonder if my sudden visit disturbed you, Fourth Madam!"
