Chapter 317: Crying Back

was a lady. Ladies paid great attention to their appearance and feared aging; otherwise, the concubines in the palace wouldn't have had imperial physicians concoct beauty-enhancing creams and tonics.W...In springtime, the sun shines brightly and everything is full of life.

In the back garden of Hou Mansion, flowers were in full bloom, birds sang sweetly, butterflies fluttered among the blossoms. Meng Jinyao and her three sisters-in-law strolled through the garden, admiring the flowers and chatting about the latest happenings in the capital. It seemed they were getting along quite well. that there was no need to light a lamp; one could move around the room with ease without bumping into things.Meng Jin Yao was lying quietly with her back to Gu Jing Xi. A pleasant feeling surged with...