The Elk Lodge.
Inside an antique-style warm chamber, two young women were talking.
One was gentle and graceful, the other charming and delicate.
The gentle one was Cui Xiaoxin, and the delicate one was Song Chenxi.
The gathering of Tiandu's famous Three Bright Moons of Tiandu should originally have been a lively event discussed by the entire Tiandu City. Unfortunately, this was a critical period. The Former Emperor had only just passed away, and Tiandu City was still temporarily under the state mourning period. The pleasure houses had closed, the taverns had suspended business, and even the storytellers in the teahouses had been forbidden from telling stories and singing songs to earn a few coins for their livelihood.
"Chenxi, has your health improved much lately?" Cui Xiaoxin asked with concern as she held a cup of hot tea and looked at Song Chenxi across from her.
Cui Xiaoxin thought, Among the former Three Bright Moons of Tiandu, Lu Qiji had once revealed too much of her brilliance, making it easy for others to feel distant from her. I'm overly cautious and careful myself, never competing with anyone over anything. This little princess of the Song family, though, is pure as ice and clear as jade, with a transparent heart. She's the most lovable of all.
"Thank you for your concern, Sister Xiaoxin. This winter is colder than in previous years, but my health is much better than before. Perhaps it's because I often go out and get some exercise." Song Chenxi held a small golden-thread nanmu hand warmer and answered with a serious expression.
"Mm, that makes sense," Cui Xiaoxin said with a nod. "You should still go out and walk around more. That's better for your health. I wanted to spend more time with you before, but I was