He Xia was sent away early in the morning. Mo Yu led her out from the back door because they were afraid someone would see her.

Mo Xuetong woke up, did her ablutions and went to greet the Old Madam.

Mo Xuetong stood in the cold for an hour before the Old Madam got up. The Old Madam sat on the heated stove-bed and grew tired after they exchanged a few words. She then chased Mo Xuetong out.

"Miss, put on more clothes when you come to do your greetings. ...