The thought flitted by, and Madam Jiang was already gracefully approaching with light steps. Tong Xiyang, Tong Xiyan, Xiqiu, Tong Xiyu, and Tong Minzhi all stood up. Madam Jiang first went to Second Lady's side and paid respects together with Tong Shen Zhi. Second Lady, smiling, sealed a red envelope and also gave a golden headpiece, though slightly smaller than what Lady had given.
On this side, Xiqiu and the others also stepped forward to greet Madam Jiang. Smiling, Madam Jiang called out one by one, "Third Sister, Fourth Sister, Sixth Sister, Eighth Sister." She then turned to Tong Xijia, "Eleventh Sister!" After speaking, she took shoes from the maid's hands and handed them to the crowd as if she had memorized their names long ago, distributing them calmly... Xiqiu thanked her and held the shoes, making a bow to Madam Jiang, "Thank you, Sister-in-law!"
