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After speaking, Madam Wen took a sip of tea, a flicker of doubt in her heart. Jinchao had invited her to view the flowers—yet here they were, seated in the west side room drinking tea. And now they were simply…

After Xiuqu returned, Yuzhu gave her the rest of the candy and told her to come by whenever she had time to play. Then she rushed off to find Jinchao. Jinchao was practicing the qin. Standing at the study door,…

Back at the Linyan Pavilion, Qiaowei recounted everything that had happened in Xiexiao Courtyard to Song Yiniang. Having heard it all, Song Yiniang frowned deeply. “So… they met Old Madam Ji, fine. But my two sisters—they’re not the type to…

“…I brought Li Fu with me to serve as your attendant. Have you chosen your ceremonial sponsor and hairpin inserter yet?” Madam Li asked Gu Lan. But Gu Lan first turned to Li Fu and praised her warmly, “This is…

A few days later, her father summoned Jinchao to ask about Ye Xian. Jinchao replied calmly, “Last time, the Shizi accidentally injured my cat. This time, he came specifically to apologize.” Gu Deshao gave her a long look, clearly doubtful.…

For a moment, Jinchao didn’t know what to say. After some thought, she offered him a proper bow and said, “Thank you, Cousin. If you help me this time, I promise—should you ever need anything I can offer, I will…

From Shian to Xicui Mountain, the post road meandered through verdant hills and crystal streams, lined with pastoral fields and tranquil villages. In the paddies, young rice shoots glistened green under the sun. Between the intersecting dikes and footpaths, one…

After dining at Jinchao’s residence, Gu Jinxian and Ye Xian made their way to the guest wing in the outer courtyard, where they would be staying until the following day, when they would join Gu Deshao in the ancestral tomb-sweeping…

After finishing lunch in the banquet hall, Fifth Madam Ye Shi and the concubines headed to Ji Shi’s residence. Meanwhile, Gu Deshao was thoroughly enjoying his conversation with Gu Jinxiao. Though a scholar, Jinxiao had a keen interest in Daoist…

With her mother’s condition fluctuating, Jinchao became even more vigilant about Ji Shi’s diet. Every dish prepared in the small kitchen was personally inspected by her. Only meals that were mild and nourishing were sent to Ji Shi. Concubine Song,…