Though there was no meat on the table, it was still lavishly adorned with a colorful array of dishes, brightening the spirits of the children who ate with delight. Among them, only Brother Jie, whose full name was Pan Zhangjie, was being fed by his wet nurse; the others ate by themselves.
Qian Yixiu noticed that Liang Jinjing, Sister Jing, was still somewhat reserved, only picking at the dish right in front of her. Whether it was eating or playing, she would never let herself go, silently watching the other children frolic with monkeys and dogs, only joining in the laughter while keeping herself apart from the rest.
Liang Jinjing, being a concubine-born daughter, lacked the assertiveness of Yu Jiejie and the unrestrained manner of Brother Zhen. Perhaps this was the survival strategy that a concubine-born daughter was compelled to follow?
