The young lady who was a step behind glanced at Ye Yueying, then had no choice but to choose other jewelry. With the two of them having spoken, the remaining three young ladies each selected their own ornaments.
"Alright, it's getting late. I won't keep you any longer. Come by again next time!"
Ye Yueying and the other four curtsied in farewell before leaving in succession.
After the five had left the room, Xiao Keyan, who had been hiding in the adjoining chamber, dashed out. Once inside, she affectionately snuggled against Daohua and asked, "Mother, what was that all about earlier? Couldn't you have just given the bracelet directly to Miss Ye?"
Daohua took a sip of tea before replying leisurely, "Although, based on our investigation, that Miss Ye seems like a fine person, I needed to test her disposition to be truly at ease."
Xiao Keyan smiled and asked, "So, are you satisfied with the test?"
