The full moon banquet for the young Commandery Princess carried on until about three in the afternoon before dispersing. The Old Madam and the others bid farewell one by one, and then returned home with four girls whose expressions were somewhat displeased. Fifth Miss had red eyes, clearly from crying.
Once on the carriage, the Old Madam's beaming smile faded into a blank expression. She pressed her forehead with one hand, closed her eyes, and said nothing.
Susu quickly looked toward Yang Liu. After her own meal, she had swapped with Yang Liu, and then accompanied the Old Madam to enjoy flowers and watch a play, not having been with the girls.
