Madam Xia looked surprised and asked puzzled, "What do you mean by sending off the Eldest Young Madam? What's wrong with her?" Xiqiu explained the situation in Lady's room to Madam Xia, who sighed, "… It's not easy for her either!"
With a rare return, Xiqiu didn't want to discuss others' affairs. She accepted the tea brought by Xiuzhi and began to ask about Tong Minzhi, "How many days are the exams in total?"
Madam Xia replied, "They say it's for two days, and today is the second day!" After a pause, she added, "They say once the exams are over, he'll come to the Marquis Mansion to find you."
Xiqiu smiled and nodded, "I acquired a good inkstone, perfect to give him when I see him next!" She then asked Madam Xia, "Are you well?"
Madam Xia covered her face with a smile, "What could be wrong with me... but you, how is your husband treating you? Are the people in the Marquis Mansion friendly, and is everything alright?"
