The next day, at Zhou Residence, Lady Gao, the wife of Chief of Staff Zhong, came to pay a visit. Zhulan was quite surprised; she had attended a banquet at the Zhong Residence, but there were too many guests, and even though Lady Gao took care of her, they didn't talk much. However, Lady Gao did introduce her to quite a few official families.
She truly didn't expect Lady Gao to come to her doorstep.
Zhulan went out to meet her; Lady Gao was about the same age as Zhulan. Zhulan said, "I thought I heard wrong, and I had to confirm it again before I believed you had come. Please, come inside."
As they walked, Lady Gao said, "I couldn't wait for you to visit, so I had to come myself. The entire way here, I admired your residence; it's truly befitting the reward it represents, so imposing and elegant."
