Hong Ye quickly said, "Miss, this was all started by that little rascal Hong Mian, and Cui Ming gave me the idea—I haven't done a thing myself."
Cui Ming laughed, "Miss, rather than letting others pocket the money, why not let those who see it have a share?"
"How does this 'those who see it have a share' work?"
Cui Ming said, "Watch me."
Cui Ming went outside to call Hong Mian, and they stood beneath the window to talk. After a bit of whispering and giggling, they came back in smiling: "It's settled. The silver we win from the bet, we'll each throw in a little extra, and on Mid-Autumn night we'll set up a private table in Wutong Garden for everyone to have a good time together."
Qin Yuan smiled, "That'll do. I'll pitch in a little, too. You all enjoy yourselves."
Hong Ye said, "What about the Marquis and Miss..."
Cui Ming tugged at her and said, "Such poor sense! On that day, the Marquis and Miss will have their own business, and we'll finally get a break to relax."
