The sparse shadows of the trees stretched diagonally.
By the water, a plum blossom tree was swept by the north wind, a thin layer of pale white petals quickly covering the water's surface.
When the wind finally ceased, Shen Yinning slowly raised her gaze, only to find that the figure from moments before had vanished.
She curved her red lips into a smile, handing the small white jade bowl back to the maid: "The wind is strong here, let's go inside to talk."
The Warm Pavilion of the Xue Mansion was bustling with excitement, filled with numerous female guests.
Shangguan Min and Li Zhu stood together, watching Shen Yinning being warmly surrounded by the noblewomen in the center.
They were seeking Shen Yinning's advice on clothing and makeup.
Li Zhu touched the golden cherry hairpin at the side of her bun and smiled: "She's changed her temperament now, becoming increasingly gentle and reasonable over the past two years, even making quite a few friends. I'm somewhat envious."
