Because the master was not present, the inner courtyard was incredibly idle. Now that Susu was here, the four wives were determined to show their skills and not let the girl think they were just freeloaders!
"When we came, the village had been mostly tidied up. This house and its furnishings were also arranged by Housekeeper Qiao, and they are cleaned regularly. Knowing that the lady was returning today, they were wiped inside and out once again. Since we are unaware of the lady's preferences, we haven't moved the furnishings. We don't know if the lady finds them suitable for use?"
As soon as Susu entered the room, she could feel that Grandpa Qiao had truly put in thought. The furnishings and decorations were top-notch, even the fruit plate was made of fine white porcelain. The paintings on the walls, though not ancient treasures, were works by famous contemporary artists, easily worth a thousand or eight hundred taels of silver.
