Old Madame, upon seeing this, acted as if she were beholding something wondrous, calling out rewards in rapid succession. Immediately, a maid dressed in a light blue quilted jacket stepped forward, took out two gold maces from her purse, and rewarded the two little children. Wen'er and Wu'er, clutching their tiny fists, bowed deeply in thanks to Old Madame, looking just like the children one sees on New Year's paintings. The Madams present also adored them greatly, one after another instructing their maids to reward the two little ones.
Before long, the purses of the two children were so full they couldn't hold any more, and they had to ask Auntie Liu to help carry them. Old Madame even chided them, complaining that Lady Du had kept the children hidden away, not allowing her to see them on her last visit.