Longyue returned to her room and was just sitting down to drink a cup of tea when someone knocked on her door.
The Li family's houses were all straw huts and the doors were quite flimsy. After several knocks, the door became slightly ajar. Longyue saw her eldest niece, Li Xiangxiang, popping her head in.
She was her eldest sister-in-law's daughter. Her sister-in-law had a pair of twins, and they were both 12 years old this year. She reckoned that in a few years, one would take a wife and the other would be married off. It would be very lively.
"Xiangxiang, is anything the matter?"
Longyue saw that she wanted to say something but hesitated. She knew that she was here to discuss something.
Li Xiangxiang sniffled. Thinking of her mother's orders, she mustered her courage and came in. She cut to the chase. "Third Auntie, can I learn embroidery from you with Sister Qiao'er from the Chai family?"
