(˙o˙) A Plan to Visit Rongguo Mansion (2)
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And so, the two of them left the embroidery chamber one after the other and went into the rear courtyard.
It was midmorning. Sunlight streamed through scattered clouds, illuminating the courtyard's profusion of exotic flowers and plants. Spiritual flora and immortal trees brimmed with vitality, and the occasional call of a spirit bird only deepened the tranquility.
In good spirits, they strolled along the bluestone path, admiring the scenery they had paid little attention to in recent days, too consumed by worry. It was as if they meant to dispel the gloom that had hung over Lin Manor and let their bodies and minds bask in a long-missed peace and renewed vitality.
They continued until they reached a hexagonal pavilion by the water, its eaves sweeping upward at the corners. Only then did they stop and walk over to sit on the stone benches inside.
Beyond the pavilion lay a pool of clear green water. A rockery and lotus flowers adorned it, and several spirit carp swam leisurely beneath the surface, sending ripples spreading across the water.
"Cough—"
After sitting down, Lin Ruhai let out a soft sigh. The relaxed smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by an expression too complicated to describe.
He fell silent for a moment, gazing at the fish in the pool. Then he sighed again and spoke:
"Brother Shifei!"
"Once some time has passed and Daiyu has recovered her health, I intend... to send her to Rongguo Mansion in the Divine Capital."
"Oh?"
"Send her to the Divine Capital?"
Jia Yucun looked startled and bewildered. He leaned forward and cautiously asked:
"Brother Ruhai, why is that?"
"Daiyu has only just recovered from a serious illness. She needs her father by her side, caring for