The moment Chun Tao, who had been waiting at the gate of the courtyard, and Bai Jintong's personal maid Danzhi saw the two ladies come out, they quickly opened their umbrellas and hurried over to greet them.
Bai Jintong took the umbrella from Danzhi's hand, held it over Bai Qingyan's head, and said, "You two can go back. I'll take a walk with the eldest young lady..."
"Hand me the lantern," Bai Qingyan took the lantern from Chun Tao's hand.
The sisters walked along the snow-covered bluestone path, conversing as they headed toward Yifeng Pavilion.
"I heard from our grandmother that she arranged several life stories for you to choose from. Have you made your selection?" Bai Qingyan asked.
