Qiuping cautiously comforted, "Even though few guests came today, all the affairs, big and small, in the outer court require the Second Young Master's decision. There's no need for you to worry, Madam. Once the Second Young Master finishes with the birthday celebration for the Grand Dowager, he will return."
Tong Xihua waved her hand in disappointment and sighed, "You needn't say more, I know his thoughts better than you do." Regardless of his mind, she was now carrying his child.
Qiuping hesitated to speak, also full of disappointment.
Xiqiu returned to her room, and Qiuluo had already brought the meal. She smiled apologetically and said, "I thought, given the time, Miss would have eaten by now. It's my negligence for not knowing that Miss didn't eat." Saying this, she performed a formal bow as an apology.
