The Eldest Madam left with those words. If she had stayed any longer, she feared she would truly embarrass Mrs. Cai, and it wouldn't look good if things turned ugly.
Mrs. Cai hadn't expected the Eldest Madam to refuse her so decisively. Her face turned dark as she gritted her teeth and stormed away.
Aunt Che received the news quickly. As she sewed a garment for the Third Young Master, she said to her daughter, "The Eldest Young Miss must have sent word. That's why the Madam went to the Eldest Madam to ask for that piece of jade."
Song Jinxuan was also doing needlework, embroidering a small pouch. It would be her turn after Song Qinghan was married. Since pouches and handkerchiefs were essential items for a married woman, she needed to prepare plenty. That was why her mother was keeping her in her room to focus on her sewing.
