She finished washing up, changed her clothes, and headed to Xiao Shumiao and Lingyue's room.
The room was empty; no one was there.
Ye Xingbei went downstairs, and a servant greeted her with a smile, saying, "Senior Master Gu, Fifth Master, Master Qiao, and the two Young Masters are all in the backyard."
Ye Xingbei thanked them and then went in that direction.
Passing through the backyard's archway adorned with hanging flowers, Ye Xingbei instantly saw Senior Master Gu and Gu Junzhu playing chess in the gazebo.
Both had calm, peaceful smiles on their faces as they looked at the chessboard while conversing about something unknown.
Qiao Zui was sitting beside them, holding a teapot and pouring tea for them, his face also adorned with a gentle smile.
The setting sun cast the last of its light on them, while from afar, the joyful laughter of Xiao Shumiao, still sounding babyish, could be heard.
Everything seemed perfect like a painting.
