Mrs. Xiao found Qin Yao amusing in this situation and watched for a while before coming over to rescue her.
She took Mr. Qiu's hand, asking her to take care of this newfound fellow townsman who's just arrived in the Capital City.
Only then did Qin Yao manage to free herself and went to the kitchen to bring out the freshly baked cake for everyone to taste.
As for Ding Xiang, who knew where she'd sneaked off to with Si Niang. Since the guests arrived, Qin Yao hadn't seen any trace of them.
Mrs. Xiao seemed accustomed to this, comforting her instead: "They've grown up and won't get lost. Let them have their little adventures; we're busy with our matters. When we leave, I'll have the maid call them back."
Qin Yao instantly felt a deep respect for Mrs. Xiao, showing her a thumbs up. Such relaxation, no one else could match.
Cake, being a novelty in the Capital, surprised the guests who tasted it.
Even Old Mrs. Qiu, with her aged teeth, couldn't stop praising it.
