Biwu chuckled, and Chunliu added, "The food in the Madam's room is the most plentiful."
Biwu's eyes lit up, and she nodded without saying a word.
The next morning, as Fourth Master Xiao went to the government office, Xiqiu finished washing up, and Nanny Cen came in to report, "Madam, the maids in the inner courtyard are all gathered in the main hall."
After breakfast, Xiqiu, supported by Chunliu and Bihuai, went to the main hall.
Sitting in the main seat, below her stood fifty or sixty people in a crowd. Xiqiu glanced at everyone one by one; leading them, Nanny Rong took a step forward with everyone, offering a half-bow to Xiqiu. Xiqiu had them rise and spoke with a gentle smile, "Fourth Master and I have just moved in, while you all have lived here for some time. You know the estate's affairs better than I do. Today's gathering is simply for us to get acquainted and recognize each other."
