Qin Liuxi, with her two neatly groomed apprentices, went to Old Mrs. Qin's courtyard first. She didn't know if it was because they had received a letter from the northeast, but even before they entered, laughter could be heard from within.
In the laughter, there was also a loud and somewhat unfamiliar voice.
When Ju'er saw Qin Liuxi in the yard, she lifted the curtain and reported, "Miss has come to pay respects to Old Lady."
The noise inside suddenly ceased.
Qin Liuxi said to her two apprentices, "Let's pay our respects and leave, so as not to annoy anyone."
Qi Huang chuckled to herself, knowing she hadn't planned to stay long anyway.
She helped Qin Liuxi walk inside, where many people of varying ages were seated, from Old Mrs. Qin to sisters of Qin Liuxi's generation, all present.
As soon as Qin Liuxi appeared, there were exclamations, especially from Mrs. Wang.
