In Baijie Hall, Banqiao had just set the table.
Mrs. Zhou helped Madam Wu sit by the table.
Madam Wu smiled and said, "This morning, Lian Cheng came to pay his respects, and I noticed he has become much steadier and more capable.
Lian Xiao has gone to the palace, hasn't he? It's already noon; he should be back soon.
Let's wait a bit longer; perhaps the two of them will join us for a meal."
Mrs. Zhou nodded, and before she could speak, voices were heard from outside offering greetings.
She pursed her lips and smiled: "You see, speaking of Cao Cao, and he arrives."
Madam Wu laughed heartily.
Du Yunluo entered the main room following Mu Lianxiao, took off her snow jacket, and stood by the brazier to ward off the cold before heading to the West Warm Pavilion.
Banqiao lifted the curtain with a sweet greeting.
Mu Lianxiao stepped forward and knelt before Madam Wu and Mrs. Zhou, kowtowing three times.
