Daiyu's little courtyard on the floating island had shed its usual quiet and leisure today, instead becoming lively and bustling.
After all, Daiyu and Tanchun hadn't gone sightseeing in the Divine Capital these past few days. Nor had they gone off to read or cultivate as they usually did. Instead, they'd invited a few of their sisters to spend time chatting and relaxing together in the study.
Of course, it wasn't quite right to say Daiyu had invited them. More accurately, perhaps, the sisters and sisters-in-law had come over of their own accord?
In any case!
That afternoon, Wang Xifeng, Xue Baochai, Yingchun, Xichun, Li Wan, and the others had all gathered in the study of Daiyu's floating-island courtyard. The already rather small room had grown crowded, but it was warm and cheerful.
Wasn't that so?
At that moment, the top-grade incense in the brass censer in the corner sent wisps of smoke curling through the room. The narcissi by the window were in full bloom, too. Their fragrance mingled with the incense and the powder and perfume worn by the young women, filling the room with a delicate scent.
As for the broad, soft rosewood couch by the study window, it naturally remained the exclusive seat of a certain troublesome little girl immortal.
"..."
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"..."
∠("∠)＿
At that moment, the immortal was sprawled on the couch, rolling around contentedly. Every so often, she propped her head up with one arm and watched the others chat and play in the study with keen interest.
For Annie, watching those fools chatter and bicker once in a while seemed pretty nice, like watching monkeys at the zoo.
(...)
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The key was that, at times like these, the low table beside the couch was always piled high with several plates of