The Western clock made a round.
Ninth Madam Miao's face couldn't muster a smile anymore.
From the green gauze cabinet, earlier you could still hear the laughter of Du Yunluo and Du Yunru, though the details of their conversation were unclear, it was lively enough.
Ninth Madam Miao also laughed merrily with Old Mrs. Xia, saying that it's truly pleasing when girls gather together.
Later, the noise inside subsided.
Ninth Madam Miao chatted aimlessly about a few things, and could only quietly wait for Mrs. Miao.
The tea in the cup cooled down, the maid replaced it twice, and only then did Mrs. Miao return expressionless.
Old Mrs. Xia nodded to Mrs. Miao who was saluting.
