"Mistress, what would you like for lunch?" Xiao Xizi asked eagerly.
Xia Ruqing, holding Da Bai, was rather amused. "We only just had breakfast a short while ago, and now you're already talking about lunch..."
As she spoke, the group entered the inner chamber.
Zi Yue took a bundle to tidy things up, while Xiao Xizi busily poured tea.
Xia Ruqing looked around the room and remarked happily, "Our room is still the same! Not a bit has changed! Xiao Xizi, this is all thanks to your excellent care!"
Xiao Xizi blushed with embarrassment at the praise. "Mistress, it wasn't just I. Qiu Tong and Lady Qiu Ye helped too!"
"Those two lower-ranking palace maids?"
"Exactly!"
Xia Ruqing thought for a moment, then said, "Go and call them both here."
Xiao Xizi immediately assented.
Soon, Qiu Tong and Lady Qiu Ye both came in.
