Qiu Xiang returned to Madam Zhou's side to serve her, taking several deep breaths before entering the room.
"Back already? Is everything settled with Liu Jin?" Madam Zhou was working on some needlework and asked as she saw Qiu Xiang come in.
"Yes, Madam, it's all settled," Qiu Xiang replied with a smile.
Madam Zhou bit off the thread, raised the piece she was working on, which was a pure white bellyband with two simple orchid flowers embroidered on it, and touched the smooth silk with her hand, saying, "This child is too honest, doing whatever the young lady from his family asks. I've come here just to enjoy life, so what need do I have for giving orders? On the other hand, your young lady is out traveling, and I don't know how she's faring, whether she's cold or hungry. Sigh... Qiu Xiang?"
Qiu Xiang snapped out of her daze and looked at Madam Zhou, "Huh?"
Madam Zhou teased with a smile, "What are you thinking about so deeply? I've called you twice and you didn't respond."
