She had to go and receive Madam Chen and Miss Chen.
"It's no trouble, no trouble, who are we if not family? I'll take my cousin to stroll through your garden; you go ahead and attend to your duties."
"Alright, just don't blame me for neglecting you."
Lin Qianqing tugged at Gu Youyou's sleeve, whispering, "See, having a mother is indeed better."
"Hmm, how so?"
"Alas! This is Qinyun's courtyard, and she doesn't allow that Du Concubine to enter, so it's all up to her to receive the guests. The Du Concubine still shamelessly acts like she's the lady of the house outside, but anyone who knows the pickles of her family situation wouldn't pay her any attention."
Xie Qinyun was the only young lady of the Jie Family; her courtyard was exquisite and beautiful, especially that apricot forest.
In this season, most apricot flowers were just budding, with only a few early bloomers unfurling their petals amidst the morning dew, each looking so delicate and enticing.
