In the midst of the merrymaking, a boy and a slave girl were ushered in. They had been sent by Hsi-men Ch'ing's neighbour, Madame Hua, and had brought the ladies flowers to wear. Hsi-men Ch'ing was pleased. He told his wife Wu Yueh to accept the gift, gave the boy and the slave girl a tip and sent them home saying he would soon visit their mistress to thank her.