Xiqiu accompanied the Grand Dowager to visit Madam Shen as Biwu had described. Madam Shen was indeed beautiful, more straightforward than Teng Qiuniang, more gentle than the Second Madam, charming yet dignified and courteous. Originally a tearful figure, when she saw the Grand Dowager coming in, she wiped her tears, sat up, and intended to greet the Grand Dowager and Xiqiu. The Grand Dowager gestured with her hand, saying: "No need for formalities, just take care of yourself."
Madam Shen, with red eyes, bowed her head and said: "Yes!"
The Grand Dowager glanced at her and then looked at Qiuniang, the maid closely attending to Madam Shen.
Xiqiu nodded to Madam Shen, refrained from speaking further, and helped the Grand Dowager back to her room.
