Xiqiu and First Madam exchanged a glance, then entered to offer incense to Second Young Madam Lou, and then stepped back outside.
Returning home that night, Xiqiu lay on the bed and sighed, turning to look at Fourth Master Xiao, saying, "I went to the Lou Family today." Then, with some sadness, she said, "... She was just in her twenties..." Such a blooming age.
"Don't dwell on it." Fourth Master Xiao held her and said softly, "I heard she has been in poor health all along, fed by medicine since she was young. To marry into the Lou Family and receive love from her in-laws is her fortune!" After saying this, he gently brushed aside the stray hair by Xiqiu's ear and said in a low voice, "Are you going again tomorrow?"
"We'll see what Mother thinks." Xiqiu lowered her head, playing with the bead string in her hand. Hearing this, Fourth Master Xiao nodded and said, "It might be better to rest at home to avoid putting you in a bad mood again when you return."
