The cold wind was piercing, and a gentle spring breeze rustled through the large trees outside, causing the leaves to whirl in the air.
The moon emerged from the dark clouds, casting a soft glow that lit up the entire courtyard.
Shao He walked into her home to see that Xiao Linzhang was already sound asleep in bed, a sweet smile on his face.
Nanny Zhang brought over the cooked meal and placed it on the dining table, and the three of them sat down to eat together.
Initially, they had dared not eat at the same table with her, citing a custom that no servants could dine at the table, but they had reluctantly agreed after Shao He's persuasion, on the condition that it never occur in the presence of others.
After the meal, Nanny Zhang and Qingxia cleaned up the dishes, and Shao He walked into the courtyard, gazing up at the star-filled sky. Her mood was heavy.
