It was only then that she noticed her clothes were in disarray, having dashed outside with her bosom half exposed. Her face flushed with urgency, she hugged her three cubs close to cover her chest, which resembled plump cushions, and buried half her face in their fluffy tails, sneaking glances at Li Fan as she said, "Truly, truly, I've been so rude!"
"Ahem, I apologize for disturbing Madam's rest. My only intent was to satisfy my curiosity; I had no intention of forcefully taking anything from your home. Please return inside, and don't catch a cold." Li Fan handed back the jade hook and the jade slip to Lady Yan.
