There were half a cart of watermelons, grapes, and pears, along with various fruits from overseas; boxes of bird's nest, snow clam, ginseng, and other tonics were also given.
Additionally, the Old Madam took out private savings to have four sets of clothing, two sets of headpieces, and a box of scattered small jewelry made for Susu.
Next, the Eldest Young Madam had food and fabric prepared, followed by the small gifts prepared by the young ladies.
Among them, the Sixth Miss sent a painting, which was executed in her newly learned style of realistic oil painting, depicting Susu leaving the mansion in green attire, sitting beside the Lotus Pavilion, bowing her head to smell the lotus fragrance.
The Sixth Miss has considerable talent in painting, and though Susu is accustomed to her appearance in the mirror during daily grooming, even she had her heart stirred for a moment by the beauty depicted in the painting.
