Xiqiu admired Lady, such handling of affairs and even speaking skills are exactly what she needs to learn.
The three Misses walked behind Lady according to seniority, Lady paid respects to the women in the higher seat, and Xiqiu realized she was the Countess. When Lady introduced them, Xiqiu quickly glanced at the Countess, who was wearing a honey-colored cloud-pattern floral overcoat and a reddish-brown headband. She appeared plump and affluent, her skin was fair with no visible wrinkles, looking about fifty years old.
She smiled at the three Misses, commenting on each: "Third Miss is bright, Sixth Miss is adorable, Eighth Miss is dignified." Then looking at Lady: "Madam, you are truly fortunate."
Lady replied with a smile: "You praise them too much. I just fear their mischief might annoy Madam later." She turned towards her three daughters: "Quickly, pay respects to Madam."
