The tone was much softer than usual.
Xiqiu replied with a smile, "With you in the mansion, how could I not be accustomed?" After speaking, she nodded slightly at Nanny Wu as a form of greeting.
The Grand Dowager did not speak but sat down in the main seat of the hall. Her gaze swept around, landing on the brewed Wuyi Dahongpao on the table. With a slight flicker in her eyes, she smiled and said, "You don't have to stand, sit down!"
Xiqiu did not decline and sat down below the Grand Dowager.
On the side, Nanny Wu gave Chunliu and the others a glance, leading a few maids out the door, and casually shutting it behind her.
The Grand Dowager wore an overcoat with a pattern of prosperity clouds and silver edges, her head wrapped in an elegant green headband. Even though she appeared somewhat aged, her tall and gallant demeanor from her days on the battlefield was still evident.
Xiqiu quietly observed the Grand Dowager, waiting for her to speak.
