Chapter 414 - 266: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand
Lady Xiao lived within the premises of Xiao Rui’s residence, merely a few streets away from Pingkang Square. She had come this time intending to meet Ran Yan privately, which is why she personally arrived at Xiao Song’s residence.
Being nearly ninety years old, she nonetheless did not hesitate to exhaust herself with the endeavor. It was evident how much importance the old Lady placed on Xiao Song’s marriage.
Upon reaching Pingkang Square, a Servant was already waiting at the entrance. Seeing Luo and Ran Yan alight from the carriage, he quickly bowed and respectfully led them to the front hall.
Ran Yan had visited this place more than once; there was even a pharmacy specifically for her use on the loft of the study. Naturally, she knew that the front hall was right across this doorway. Ran Yan kept her face calm, though her palms were sweating slightly. Unobtrusively, she slipped her hand into her sleeve and wiped it dry with her handkerchief.
Luo and Ran Yan waited outside the door for a few moments, after which the Servant went in to announce their arrival, then quickly returned to invite them in.
Ran Yan, having been thoroughly instilled with virtues by Xing Nanny, demurely followed behind Luo, focusing on Luo’s heels as she walked.
Luo, having experienced many grand occasions, found Lady Xiao to appear kind and approachable, much more than Xiao Song, which made her slightly less nervous as she respectfully bowed and said, "Lady Xiao is seen."
Luo did not rush to introduce Ran Yan, so Ran Yan simply followed suit in giving her respects.
"Mrs. Luo, please sit down," Lady Xiao’s voice was ordinary, bearing the distinct hoarseness and tremor of old age, which sounded very amiable.