Fourth Master Xiao nodded slightly: "I've instructed the kitchen to send some dishes to you, have something to eat first!" After saying that, he glanced at Xiqiu, then turned and walked alone along the path out.
Xiqiu watched him leave and then turned back into the room, mindful of the uncertain timing of the Empress's attendants' visit. She only had Chunyan bring water to wash off her makeup and sat again at the round table sipping tea.
The two maidservants dressed in Qiuxiang-colored overcoats who were in the room earlier still stood at the door. Seeing Xiqiu look over, they came forward to pay respect: "Fourth Madam!"
Xiqiu nodded slightly and asked with a smile, "Are you both serving by Fourth Master's side?"
The two maidservants' faces changed, fear showing in their eyes. As they hesitated, the Fourth Madam smiled and said, "I just arrived today and am not familiar... What are your names and what are your duties?"
