At first, Chu Jiu wanted to shake herself free of his grasp out of embarrassment but gave up when he did not relent.
After entering the hall, Lu Tingchen led her by the hand and greeted the elder family members first before approaching the Dowager Duchess.
"Grandmother, Jiu and I are here to offer you tea."
"Of course, of course." The Dowager Duchess could not help repeating herself in delight.
Holding Chu Jiu's hand, Lu Tingchen knelt before the Dowager Duchess. Then, he accepted a cup of tea from Aunt Lan, passed it to Chu Jiu, and took another one for himself.
The Dowager Duchess received the tea from her grandson first, then placed it aside.
Chu Jiu held the teacup high above her head and offered it to the Dowager Duchess. "Please have some tea, Grandmother."
