Moon-Grasping Pavilion.
In the brightly lit room, a slender figure stood before the window, moonlight spilling over her.
That figure was Ji Mingyue.
She wore a plain white dress that trailed to the floor. Her long black hair hung simply loose to her waist, without any styling.
Hearing movement behind her, she slowly turned around.
Jiang Ning saw her calm eyes.
The next moment, emotion filled them. Her gaze brightened, her brows curved, and she smiled like a blossoming flower.
The previously stifling atmosphere in the room suddenly became bright and clear with that smile.
"Brother Jiang Ning, you came!" Ji Mingyue said, her eyes shining.
"Long time no see!" Jiang Ning's heart stirred slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Long time no see!" Ji Mingyue walked over with her hands behind her back, rising slightly onto her toes. "It seems I still haven't grown any taller."
Hearing this, Jiang Ning smiled and raised a hand to rub her head.
"Why did you ask me here today?"
"For no reason! I just missed you!" Ji Mingyue's eyes gleamed.
"Did someone wrong you?" Jiang Ning rubbed her head.
At those words, Ji Mingyue's eyes immediately reddened slightly, mist rising within them.
"Is it related to your brother?" Jiang Ning asked again.
"No!" Ji Mingyue shook her head. "It isn't!"
Then the mist in her eyes quickly dissipated, and her pupils returned to clarity.
"I just missed you and wanted you to drink with me," Ji Mingyue said.
"Alright." Jiang Ning nodded and said no more.
The next moment.
Ji Mingyue clapped her hands.
Movement immediately came from outside the door.
One maid after another entered, each carrying a tray. On the trays were wine, bowls and chopsticks, as well as covered dishes of fine food.
As the wine