The Grand Dowager glanced at Tong Xiyan, then her gaze fell upon her: "There are many guests in the mansion these days, and although the lady from our in-laws should be sent back, Yanzheng's health is poor. I'm afraid I must trouble Fourth Miss and Sixth Miss to stay a few more days to accompany her!"
Tong Xiyan and Xiqiu exchanged a glance, both bending their knees in response.
The Grand Dowager leaned wearily on a pillow, while Tong Xihua and the Fifth Madam moved forward—one to ensure the Grand Dowager's well-being, the other to speak with the Marchioness Xuanning. The former had little to say, while the latter sat silently, unresponsive to anything the Fifth Madam said, as if she were lifeless.
The Grand Dowager sighed and instructed the Fifth Madam, "Send her to the green gauze kitchen to rest, with someone to accompany her!" Marchioness Xuanning was mechanically led out by the Fifth Madam, heading to the green gauze kitchen in the inner room across the way.
