Zhuang Ruolan received Madam Ping of the Marquis Jingning's invitation and smiled, as it was the first time Madam Ping had visited since she had married. Zhuang Ruolan had two close friends in the boudoir, but now the only one left to associate with was Madam Ping.
When Zhuang Ruolan saw Madam Ping, she was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected Madam Ping to bring along her young sister-in-law as well.
Madam Ping was helpless; she happened to run into her little sister-in-law as she was leaving the house. For some reason, the girl insisted on going out with her to "clear her mind." Since her husband doted on his sister more than on his wife and daughter, Madam Ping found it difficult to refuse.
Cai Yi arrived at the Begonia Garden and said to the obsessively painting Yueyao, "Cousin Miss, guests have arrived at the mansion, and the young lady asks for your presence."
