Afterward, the conversation was steered away to something less serious. They talked about the weather, the flowers, and even Li Xueyue's current body conditions. And soon, enough time had passed for Li Xueyue to be excused. She bid the Empress a good day and went off on her merry way.
However, life doesn't go as planned. It never did. Shortly after Li Xueuyue had departed from the garden, she caught sight of a familiar figure at the end of the hallway.
Li Xueyue suppressed a tired sigh. She was not in the mood to speak in circles. Nonetheless, her shoulders straightened and her chin was lifted.
"Crown Princess, we meet again," Lady Ge Beining greeted with her usual curtsy. She presented the Crown Princess with a bright, cheery smile, despite the laziness in her gaze.
