Madam Hong shook her head and said, "It was I who rudely disturbed you." Madam Jiang smiled and invited her to the meeting hall beside the main room. Nanny Qiu brought in tea, and Madam Jiang said, "Please have some tea, Madam Hong."
"Thank you." Madam Hong slightly nodded, took a sip from the teacup, then placed it on the table before looking up at Madam Jiang and said, "You must be wondering why I came to your esteemed residence." Madam Jiang showed no extra expression, waiting for Madam Hong to state her purpose. Madam Hong smiled and said, "Here's the thing, a few days ago I heard my brother-in-law mention that he intended to ask for the hand of your Fourth Miss, which made me genuinely happy for several days. I even had my brother-in-law's courtyard repainted, thinking that if a new sister-in-law moved in, she would be more comfortable..."
