The maid from the Pei family followed behind, her brow slightly furrowed. She had clearly heard the Old Madame speaking; how could she not have risen? It was plain to see that the Old Madame was deliberately making things difficult for her mistress.
Pei Zhijin, however, was very considerate. She smiled and said, "It is my fault for not sending someone to inform you in advance. I shall wait in the courtyard; please, go inside and attend to Grandmother so she may rise."
The matron from Changshou Courtyard shot her a glance, gave a slight bow, and entered the house. The Pei family maid had no choice but to endure it, waiting patiently outside the courtyard.
Chapter 184