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The two daughters-in-law led the way, winding around the screen wall and turning left, passing through a moon cave gate, and entered a crossed courtyard.
At the door of the upper room of the crossed courtyard, maids were already in attendance. The two daughters-in-law asked them to wait at the door for a moment and went in to report their arrival. Shortly after, a maid lifted the curtain and invited them in.
Upon entering the side hall, they saw a dignified and luxurious lady sitting at the upper end. She appeared to be about forty years old, with a round face and a flat nose. Her eyebrows and eyes were quite ordinary, but her skin was fair and refined, which added to her beauty. Although the lady's features were plain, she sat upright with a very dignified air, compelling people to overlook her looks.
Lian Manman guessed in her heart that this must be Old Madam Shen.
"Madam, the guests have arrived," a maid with an oval face said softly.
