Celestial Master’s Mansion, Back Garden.
Everything here is exquisitely arranged. At one corner of the garden, there is a Plum Blossom Forest, where the plum blossoms are in full bloom, vibrant and lush. Sitting in the garden, drinking fine wine, eating snacks, and admiring the plum blossoms is indeed a delightful experience.
After all, such a picturesque scene is hard to find in this season of winter when all things wither.
This beautiful scene deeply attracted everyone, and they all showed expressions of astonishnt.
The garden was decorated beautifully, with pink tables set up on either side in long rows. At the head was the position of the Celestial Master and his wife.
Unexpectedly, the Fourth Prince graced them with his presence, so Celestial Master Zhang had to set up an extra seat beside him.
Beside the Fourth Prince, there was another seat. Situtu Qinger looked eagerly at it.
Unexpectedly, the Fourth Prince looked at Xuexue with a charming and irresistible voice, saying: "Xuexue, co and sit here with ."
At this mont, Xuexue beca the center of everyone’s attention.
Everyone watched with wide eyes, thinking that hadn’t Miss Situ said the Fourth Prince sought her only to inquire about the Second Miss’s preferences?
If that were true, given the Second Miss is present today, the Fourth Prince shouldn’t need to trouble Miss Situ.
This scoundrel is indeed relentless. In the previous life, I ended up at his hands, which seems conceivable. After all, I was too naïve in the past, lacking strategy and shrewdness, foolishly speaking of familial ties to the enemy who killed my dear mother. It was deserved to be hard, but dying by the hands of my most beloved, that was truly devastating.
Xuexue lifted a cup of Osmanthus Brew, took a small sip, and then slowly said: "Thank you, Fourth Prince, but there’s no need. I feel more at ease sitting here. Besides, my younger sister has long admired you; let her accompany you. I won’t interfere in your affairs."
Afterward, she raised her glass to the Wife of the Celestial Master, smiling: "I’ve heard that this is a wine personally brewed by you, madam. It tastes truly exquisite. Xuexue finds it delightful. Thank you, madam and Celestial Master, for your hospitality. Xuexue feels greatly honored."
Celestial Master Zhang looked at Xuexue with profound aning; this young lady is truly wise. He had heard about the scene at the front gate earlier. In this way, not only had she dispelled the rumors of an ambiguous relationship with the Fourth Prince circulating in the Capital these past few days, but she also managed not to offend the Fourth Prince.
The wife of the Celestial Master, aged around forty, wore a deep blue dress with a complex hairbun atop her head. Although she had reached the age of confusion, her features remained quite charming due to proper care. She smiled at Xuexue, saying: "They’re just so trifles; if Madam Situ likes them, that’s great."
Actually, she is soone who loves tranquility. In her spare ti, she likes to tend to flowers and plants or brew wine to pass the ti. Today’s gathering was the first of such in decades, and it was only at the firm request of Celestial Master Zhang that she reluctantly agreed.
Xuexue again raised her cup of wine, took another small sip, and savored it, saying: "This Osmanthus Brew is llow and fragrant; it must be aged for so years."
The wife of the Celestial Master was overjoyed to hear this, her face blossod into a smile: "Madam Situ has a keen eye. This Osmanthus Wine has indeed been aged for three years, but it’s never had the chance to be brought out. Today, with esteed guests, we bring it out albeit modestly."
"What are you talking about, madam? It’s us who are fortunate enough to taste it."
Xuexue deftly shifted the topic, and the Fourth Prince’s face paled. Throughout Moli Country, despite nurous noble ladies secretly loving him, he paid them no mind. Yet, Miss Situ remained unmoved, leaving him clueless about what to do.
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