Lady Zhang instructed to let Yan Daopo in. The young maid went out, and after a while, led Yan Daopo in. Yan Daopo entered, shook her dust whisk, and with a full smile, saluted Lady Zhang to greet her.
"Greetings to Madam. Madam looks even better today!"
"No need for so many courtesies, quickly come and sit to talk." Lady Zhang, who liked to hear flattering words as everyone does, smiled and beckoned Yan Daopo, "Doesn't the temple have rituals? How come you have time to come to me today?"
Yan Daopo, smiling, walked up to Lady Zhang, offering a basket she held. Inside the basket were two packages of exquisite pastries.
"The rituals are done, and I thought of you, Madam. You are always the most reverent and sincere towards the gods and Buddha, the greatest benefactor to our temple. These offerings have celestial aura and blessings. I specially chose the best to bring them for you to taste." Yan Daopo said with a smile.
