It was nearly noon now. The sun had gradually climbed high, and the warm spring sunlight filtered through sparse clouds, bathing the spirit plants and immortal herbs in Lin Manor's garden in an ever greener, more vibrant glow. It also made the Jiangnan-style garden scenery all the more enchanting.
After seeing off her Second Uncle and cousin, Lin Daiyu had been touring the garden with Tanchun. The more she looked, the more satisfied she felt.
Living here simply felt more comfortable and pleasant than living in the Rongguo Immortal Estate or the Grand View Garden. It was certainly not merely because she had been living under another's roof there; more importantly, the style here truly resembled her original home much more closely.
Although this was already her new home now, no matter what, being able to settle into a new home so similar in style to her old one still made Daiyu feel deeply content.
Along the way, they saw artificial rockeries, spirit springs trickling softly, and schools of koi swimming leisurely in the ponds. Occasionally, one or two leaped from the water, sending ripples spreading across the many man-made lakes. In the distance, embroidered towers and pavilions with upturned eaves stood half-hidden beneath the dense shade of several ancient century-old trees, presenting a tranquil and harmonious garden scene.
Lin Daiyu did not say much about it, nor did she presume to pass judgment. She merely enjoyed it as much as she could, walking side by side with Tanchun along the garden's bluestone paths.
"By the way!"
"Big Sister Lin, did you really agree to what Father told you before he left?"
As they walked, Tanchun turned her head to ask, her voice carrying both concern and unease.
"Counting the days..."
"Next month is the Dragon Boat