The lingering spirit of '47 has not dispersed

  June 1st, Old Master Zhu's sixtieth birthday.

  On this day, the Zhu family's guests arrived like clouds, and the front gate was filled with all sorts of luxurious and exquisite carriages, stretching along the entire long alley. Old Master Zhu was a man of great virtue and prestige, and it was an important birthday, so all the high-ranking officials and nobles in Kyoto, whoever had some connection, prepared generous gifts to go and congratulate him, although not everyone wanted to curry favor with him, but at least they wouldn't speak ill of him.

  Zhu Weilu's birthday was even inquired about by the emperor himself, so how could his subordinates not take notice.

  Due to the large number of guests, there were naturally many women present. Yuanyi and Yuanhua, although they were illegitimate daughters, had the same dignity and talent as any other woman from a noble family, and in some cases even surpassed those of some aristocratic women. As a result, they were summoned by Mrs. Zhang to the guest hall early on, where they joined Mrs. Zhang, Mrs. Li, and others in receiving the female guests.

  Apart from the daughter of the Eastern Mansion, Li Shi from the Western Mansion also brought a group of daughters, both legitimate and illegitimate. Yuan Yi was not familiar with them, but she had seen them before, so she remembered their names, avoiding any awkward situations.

  Today, Yuan Yi was dressed up luxuriously, and her five points of beauty were elevated to seven layers. She followed Zhang's wife and chatted with the ladies from various families, smiling and elegant, with a dignified and generous demeanor that won her many praises. Some people even inquired about her marriage in a roundabout way, making Zhang's wife so pleased that the smile on her face never faded.

  Since taking his seat, Yuan had been sitting up straight with a forced smile on his face, making small talk with those around him. The hall was filled with the chirping of birds and the mixed scent of various cosmetics, which made him feel stifled. Just as he was getting impatient, he saw Yuan Yi slipping away from his seat stealthily. His curiosity piqued, and not wanting to stay any longer, he bid farewell to those around him and followed Yuan Yi secretly.

  Yuan Yi didn't know what to do either, so she walked as far away from the main road as possible. When she encountered passing servants, she hid until they were gone before coming out again. Yuan Yi's curiosity grew more and more, and in order not to be discovered, she kept a distance from her.

  At last, she stopped in the garden of the mansion, standing under a pear blossom tree, looking anxious and expectant, constantly gazing towards the entrance of the garden, as if waiting for someone. Yuan Yi scanned the garden and found that the fake mountain in front had a good view, so he secretly moved over, chose a hidden place, poked out his head, and just happened to see Yuan Yi's movements clearly.

  After a while, Yuan Yi finally saw the person Yuan Yue was waiting for. He was dressed in his usual green robe, with a tall and slender figure, flying black hair, and a clear and elegant demeanor. However, his usually calm and cold eyebrows now had a hint of melancholy.

  Her eyes were complex, and she leaned forward slightly, wanting to see more clearly. However, before she could make any move, her mouth was covered, and she was quickly pulled towards a broad and scorching chest.

  She immediately broke out in a cold sweat, restrained the urge to scream, and slowly turned her head to face a familiar face that was all too familiar. Anger, fear, horror, and gratitude surged forth, she felt a mix of emotions, finally condensing into an expression as cold as ice, "Why are you everywhere."

  Xiao Heng raised an eyebrow and glanced at Yuan Yi, whose eyes were a deep, pure black that seemed to draw in the light, giving off a profound feeling at first glance. However, before one could notice anything unusual about his gaze, it would be overshadowed by his charming personality.

  At this moment, he was leaning in close to her ear and said with ill intentions: "Of course I followed Zhang Ziyuan to watch the excitement, didn't expect to run into you, weren't you scared just now?" However, before she could respond, he hushed her and lowered his voice, saying: "Don't make a sound, the good show is about to begin."