In the northeastern corner, the bamboo forest was the most secluded part of Daoxiang Garden.
Because it was adjacent to the official road, a dense part of the forest was deliberately preserved when it was built to completely shut out the noise of the traffic, so that even during the daytime, it remained utterly quiet and tranquil.
At this moment, two groups of guests were seated among the woods, surrounded by lush bamboo branches, completely oblivious to the sounds from the kitchen, leisurely enjoying their game of chess.
In the kitchen, the scent of Mutton Square Hidden Fish and Dendrobium Old Duck Soup began to waft through the air, and the steaming moisture hit the face; standing by the stove for a long period made one's clothes and hair damp.
Hua Xiaomai leaned on the stove with one hand, staring intensely at Wang Zhanrui in front of her.
