Manbao returned to her room with a heavy heart. The next day, she stood in the doorway, measuring her height for quite a while until a servant came to inform her that guests had arrived. Only then did she compose herself and head towards the front of the house.
Old Madam Zuo had brought along her daughter-in-law and her two grandsons and two granddaughters. Being from the same clan, they could sit together without many reservations.
Old Madam Liu directly instructed Bai Zhi, Bai Shan, and Manbao to take them to play in the garden, while the older folks chatted among themselves.
After all, they had met and conversed just the day before, so they were fairly familiar with each other. It was only a matter of a change in host and guest.
As the only girl on this side, Manbao naturally assumed the responsibility of entertaining the Bai Jiashi sisters and walked with them.
