The butler sent by Shen Siang had arrived at the foot of the building.
Being a servant, he did not rashly enter the house but knelt outside and kowtowed, saying,
"Fairy Su, the master and young master invite you to join them."
Su Qing didn't pay attention but instead pointed urgently at a copper basin filled with water beside the bed and instructed Lu Li,
"Quick, use the water to clean me up so people won't smell it!"
The copper basin was engraved with carp patterns, symbolizing marital harmony and bliss before the bride and groom washed up together.
Lu Li's gaze sharpened as he levitated the water from the basin towards Su Qing.
However, Fairy Su lifted her skirt and was shocked to find the dirt had reached her ankles, and her red dress was largely soaked.
This drastically increased the amount of work needed, and Su Qing, anxious and frustrated, reproached,