Madam Shen noticed that Song Zhiqing was somewhat off today. No, everything was fine before the banquet began, yet the banquet hadn't fully dispersed when he returned, appearing extremely sullen.
Could it be that he heard something unpleasant at the banquet, leaving him upset?
But why did he call for Li Sheng?
Ordinarily, he would command Cheng Yong more often, but now he's calling Li Sheng.
Madam Shen was still pondering when she heard Song Zi had arrived. She quickly rose to greet her.
"Why has the grand aunt come?" Madam Shen greeted Song Zi with a half-curtsy, smiling.
Song Zi hurriedly took her hand, performed the curtsy together, and smiled, saying, "Since you are my sister-in-law, I should be the one giving you courtesy. It's not right to burden my younger sister with such ceremony."
Madam Shen welcomed her into the room, had the maids serve tea, and jested with a smile, "The grand aunt is always a cherished guest and cannot be neglected."
