In the afternoon, Juhua's maternal grandmother, Mrs. Wang, came to see her, leading little Hulu by the hand along with her second aunt, Lin Family. Liu Yunlan followed behind, carrying an earthenware pot.
Pu Pao saw them from the kitchen doorway and hurried to call out toward Juhua's window, "Young Madam, your grandmother is here to see you with little Hulu! And your second aunt has come as well."
From the kitchen, He called out, "Grandmother is here? Go on inside and have a seat. I'll be right there as soon as I get these buns steaming."
Mrs. Wang chuckled and said, "You're busy. We'll let ourselves in. Don't trouble yourself; we don't want to keep you from your work."
Liu Yunlan said to Pu Pao, "Pu Pao, go get two clean bowls and spoons. I've brought some fish soup for your Young Madam. Have her and your mother each drink a bowl while it's hot."
Pu Pao agreed, delighted, and turned to head into the kitchen.
