"Then wash outside." Lady Zhang instructed the young maid to bring out the basin of water, watching Lian Shouxin wash his face and hands.
"Wash your feet too, I'll get you another pair of shoes." Lady Zhang noticed Lian Shouxin's shoes were a bit wet, so she quickly fetched another pair for him, and then asked, "Did you see Xiao Qi and the others when you came in?"
"I saw them." Lian Shouxin replied, "I peeked in through the study window, all three of them were studying, and Master Qu was there too."
Just as he finished speaking, footsteps were heard at the gate, and shortly after, Xiao Qi, along with Xiao Long and Xiao Hu, turned the corner and entered the courtyard.
Lady Zhang's smile broadened immediately.
"You must be hungry, having studied all morning. Come inside quickly, lunch will be ready soon." Lady Zhang welcomed the three children.
