Before going to Xiang Mansion, Shi Nian'an specially bought some high-quality bird's nest and tea leaves, saying, "You can't go to someone's house empty-handed during the New Year; it brings good luck."
Xiang Wan couldn't persuade her otherwise, so she just went along with it.
Back at Xiang Mansion, Housemaid Zhang came out to take the gifts from Shi Nian'an's hands, glanced at them, and said politely, "You're too kind. You and our Miss are so close, why bring anything when you drop by?"
Shi Nian'an sat down on the couch with a carefree sprawl, "I thought Xiaowan looked a bit pale and she's so skinny, I figured I should help her nourish herself. Housemaid Zhang, is Zuo Xingyun home?"
Before Housemaid Zhang could answer, Zuo Xingyun happened to come down from upstairs, "It sure is lively."
Xiang Wan, fearing Shi Nian'an would do something silly, took out the gift in advance, "Here, your return gift. I don't know what you like..."
