Xiqiu did not turn her head, but looked down at the road beneath her feet, and replied indifferently, "Indeed, the Marquis is thoughtful."
Mrs. paused her steps, carefully examined Xiqiu, and noticed her expression was calm and indifferent, without a trace of joy or sorrow. Doubt arose in her mind, and her previous suspicions became uncertain.
She frowned as she looked ahead, but did not respond further.
Sure enough, Fifth Madam arrived with Sheng, mother and son kneeling on the cold stone path. Fifth Madam, with swollen eyes, pulled Sheng to kowtow, saying, "Madam! Your daughter-in-law and Sheng have come to bid farewell!" Her tone was one of sorrow.
Perhaps due to the cold and hard ground, Sheng twisted his body look of displeasure on his face.
