Acting on the instructions of Jiang Wumei, Qingzhi set out from the Crown Prince's Mansion early in the morning and arrived at the Huo Estate. As a personal maid to Noble Consort Jiang, she was immediately ushered into the estate by a steward.
In the past, when Qingzhi visited the General’s Estate to look for someone, she would go directly to Xu Junjun’s courtyard. Today, however, she first visited the courtyard of Old Madam Huo, presenting her with generous gifts. After paying her respects to Old Madam Huo, she went to see General Huo and Madam Huo. After making her rounds, she finally made her way to the back courtyard to find Xu Junjun, who was busy sipping tea and tending to her pet bird.
Seeing Qingzhi approach, Xu Junjun hurried to invite her to sit. After Qingzhi politely declined with humility, she relayed the invitation from Jiang Wumei for Xu Junjun to join her for lunch at the mansion today. Hearing that her best friend wanted to see her, Xu Junjun jumped up, sent word to the Old Madam and the others, and prepared to leave the estate with Qingzhi.
Chapter 59