The eldest daughter of the General Mansion, little Panpan, enlivened the whole banquet.
Some among them were there to please Mrs. Xia, while others were purely there to play with the child.
Yes, this banquet was about adding to the bride's dowry. After that was done, the women mainly chatted about clothes, jewelry, and the cosmetics from Treasure Pavilion, which was somewhat dull. Playing with a cute little girl allowed everyone to have a good laugh and some fun.
Panpan was not shy at all; as long as the lady looked pretty enough, she was happy to accompany them for a few words. Sometimes she would whisper a secret or two, instantly changing the recipient's expression, and they'd immediately hold her closely, affectionately like never before.
Mrs. Xia sometimes wondered: This child truly had a knack for socializing, making all these ladies and young misses so smitten, far better than she, this old lady.
