"Moreover, there's a ready-made good opportunity. With only the old one at home, your usual skills are quite enough. With this chance, what can't be accomplished?"
"Don't worry, I know this matter is difficult, but the benefits I promised you will be fulfilled entirely. For now, I'll give you half upfront. The other half will be handed over right after it's done—certainly you won't be made to run around for nothing, it won't be wasted effort."
While saying this, Madam Qian gave a look to a trusted young maid. The maid went out and in a little while, returned with another maid, carrying a large tray. The tray was piled high and securely covered with a piece of red silk.
Yan Daopo watched the two maids enter, her eyes glued to the tray, unable to look away.
Madam Qian noticed Yan Daopo's expression, smirked slightly, and nodded again to the maids. The two maids carried the tray over to Yan Daopo.
