The guests had breakfast at Sui'an Hall, and around nine in the morning, visitors began to arrive.
The first to arrive was the Madam of the Sun Family, whose status matched that of the patriarch of our family and whose husband is the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. She appeared to be just over forty and was heard to be a couple that endured poverty together, remaining deeply in love even after her husband became an official; there were no concubines in their household.
Mrs. Sun had two sons and a daughter, and today she brought along two girls. Both were around thirteen or fourteen years old, similarly dressed; one looked bright and generous, while the other seemed somewhat delicate and self-effacing.
Upon exchanging pleasantries, Mrs. Sun was straightforward and remarked, "I've long wanted to come pay my respects to the Old Madam but feared being presumptuous. Receiving her invitation made me so happy I couldn't sleep half the night!"
