Xiqiu withdrew from the main hall and looked at Jinyu with confusion. Jinyu then replied, "Our Lady is in the side hall and invites you to come over for a chat."
"Hmm." Xiqiu glanced back at the main hall full of official family women, seeing the Empress talking with the lady beside her. She nodded at Madam Ruan, who understood her meaning and nodded back. Xiqiu then withdrew and went to the side hall.
"I pay respects to the Imperial Concubine." Xiqiu performed a curtsy. Le Xiu already welcomed her with a smile and assisted her, saying, "Fourth Madam, there are no outsiders here, no need for these formalities."
