With Yu personally accompanying her, Shang Ruyi slowly walked along the bluish stone path in the backyard and entered that courtyard. It was still surrounded by lush bamboo, shrouded in a misty haze, and as soon as she stepped into the yard, a familiar fragrance greeted her.
Yu whispered, "I won't accompany the Princess."
She obviously realized that Shang Ruyi's journey was not just to bring Sun Xianyue, but also truly to meet Lu Xiao, so she didn't disturb them. Shang Ruyi nodded, watched her aunt turn and leave, and then pushed open the door to enter that quiet and elegant retreat.
Upon entering, she saw Lu Xiao sitting by the table in the center, holding a cup and drinking.
Seeing her posture, Shang Ruyi thought she was drinking wine, but as she approached, she caught a faint scent of tea; it turned out she was drinking tea.
