The four of them, led by Susu, entered the inner chamber to pay their respects to the Old Madam. Although the Old Madam rarely saw these young maids, she recognized them and, holding Susu's hand, said, "Your complexion looks better; you're a good child." She laughed and asked, "Which one is Yang Liu, graceful like the willow in spring?"
Liu'er, who had changed her name to Yang Liu, was unafraid and responded crisply, "I am Yang Liu, graceful like the willow." The Old Madam laughed, "You're Qiao An's granddaughter, right? That's good; the name is good too. Anyone who calls you by the wrong name will have to treat you to some fruit." Yang Liu's eyes lit up. "Thank you, Old Madam." Then she turned to the several first- and second-class maids and said, "Sisters, be sure to have the fruit ready." This made the Old Madam smile again.
