The maid leading Manbao and the others wasn't afraid, but she did bow her head and apologize. Manbao's expression softened slightly, and she said to Madam Tang: "Please don't punish them. Next time I visit, they might not treat me with snacks."
Madam Tang smiled and said to the two little girls, "Aren't you going to thank Miss Man?"
The two young girls giggled and curtsied to Manbao, and only then did the waiting servants laugh, saying, "Madam Tang, Lord Zhou, our lady is already inside waiting for you. Please come in—"
Madam Tang then smiled and led Manbao inside.
This was a guest courtyard, spacious enough, with the main house naturally being quite large as well. Manbao knew that only close or esteemed guests were arranged by Madam Tang to stay here.
