Shopkeeper Cui's wife, Lady Hong, and daughter-in-law, Lady Hua, were also seated.
The siblings paid their respects in a round and then were beckoned by the two old ladies. Both were fond of the beautiful children, each holding one's hand and not letting go for some time.
The siblings sat with Lan Jiejie and Qing Jiejie on a few small brocade stools near the edge of the hall, whispering to one another.
Lan Jiejie said, "Brother Jin, Sister Xiu, I want to see your Monkey Brother and the Wolf Dog."
On hearing this, Qing Jiejie quickly added, "Qing Jiejie wants to see them too, Qing Jiejie wants to see them too."
"Alright, come home with us today and stay for a couple of days. The golden lotuses in our lake have bloomed, they are incredibly beautiful," Qian Yeejin invited enthusiastically, and began to describe the unique charm of their lotus flowers.
Hearing this, the little sisters were even more eager to visit.
