Lian Hua thought so too, but then exclaimed, "Oh dear, it's so late now and I still haven't given Sister Zhaoyi the cakes!"
Xiao Jizi happened to come in at this moment and heard what she said. He cheerfully called from the doorway, "Master Lian, do not panic. Nanny had already arranged for the servants to deliver them. I have just returned from Huaying Hall. Look, Consort Zhaoyi has also sent a gift in return."
As he spoke, he and Xiao Linzi hefted a heavy basket into the room.
Lian Hua turned to look: "Oh? They've been sent back? I was actually hoping to personally meet Sister."
It was such an important festival, how could she not meet Sister?
Seeing that the basket seemed very heavy, she became curious and couldn't help but lean in to take a closer look.
Xiao Qing quickly advised, "Master Lian, please don't move yet, I'm at a critical point with arranging your hair."