Tong Xiyu also returned and was speaking in Madam Jiang's room, so Xiqiu greeted her and went to Madam Xia's room first.
"Madam." Madam Xia was sitting dazed on the Arhat Bed, her mind heavy with thoughts. Seeing Xiqiu enter, she stood up immediately, "Sixth Lady, why have you returned?"
She invited Xiqiu in, then holding Xiqiu's hand, she asked, "Is it something about your Twelfth Sister?"
"No." Xiqiu shook her head with a smile, "Kun and Zhi are doing very well with Mr. Ji; he praises her for studying earnestly." As she spoke, she glanced at the bed, where scattered needlework lay to the side, and asked, "What are you working on, Madam?"
Madam Xia turned back and picked up a small garment, a bright red jacket made from Shu brocade with tiny plum blossoms embroidered on the surface. She smiled and said, "It's for Xing!" After saying that, she placed it aside.
