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During dinner, Ran Qingchen subtly hinted through Jinxiu that she wished Jiang Shouzhong would accompany her to the lantern festival, but he declined.
Ran Qingchen didn't say much, but a hint of sadness appeared in the depths of her eyes.
She thought that he was going to attend the lantern festival with Xia He.
After dinner, Ran Qingchen and Jinxiu went to enjoy the lantern festival, while Jiang Shouzhong returned to his room.
Upon entering, he saw a familiar splash of bright red on the floor.
It was a vibrant bridal gown made of red silk.
Inside the room, a woman lay lazily in a steaming bath, her smile brimming as she gazed at the man, "Did you miss me?"
"Mengniang!"
Jiang Shouzhong's eyes lit up.
He quickly approached, examining the woman with surprise, "Have you successfully concluded your seclusion?"
"Yes, it was a success."
The woman seemed to be surrounded by a faint mist, her charm naturally radiating, her every glance and gesture irresistibly seductive.
