"Thank you, Eldest Princess." Old Madam Dǒng stood up. "I have come today to apologize for my insensible little granddaughter's behavior on a previous occasion. That child has been spoiled by my husband and lacks all manners. Thank you, Eldest Princess, for not holding it against her."
"It is nothing." Chu Qingmeng picked up her teacup. "Do try this tea, Old Madam. It is the newly arrived tribute tea from this autumn, Moon-Brewed Snow."
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Dǒng's eyes lit up, and she smiled as she accepted. Grand Preceptor Dǒng maintained his integrity as an official; despite his high rank, their household lived quite modestly. She had always loved tea, yet could never afford anything of high quality.
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