Xiqiu smiled and nodded. Fang Wenhui laughed and nodded, saying, "Thank you, Fourth Madam." As she spoke, she glanced back into the room, then quickly saluted Xiqiu, saying, "I'll take my leave then, Fourth Madam, please!"
"Please!" Xiqiu watched her enter, amused at how interesting this Second Miss Fang was. Just as she was about to turn back inside, Madam Xu held her hand and said, "Come, let's gather for a game of cards." Without giving her a chance to refuse, she dragged Xiqiu along, saying, "You've rarely had a free day to come out, so we should take the chance to chat."
Xiqiu was helplessly pulled along inside and sat down by the table. Opposite her sat Madam Xu and the Second Young Madam Tang. The Second Young Madam Tang, thin and smiling, said, "This is the first time letting Fourth Madam be the dealer; we can take turns in the future, is that alright?"
