At this time, the big kitchen on that side sent over breakfast. Chu Lianruo casually said a polite phrase, "Let's make sister wait for a long time, it's better to have breakfast here."

  "Alright." Unexpectedly, she agreed in one breath and even had the maid behind her remind the large kitchen to bring her breakfast over here.

  The two of them moved to the inner chamber for a meal, and by rights I should have sat below the secondary wife, but it seemed that Ru Hua didn't have this self-awareness, and casually sat down beside Chu Lian Ruo. Chu Lian Ruo also didn't mind this, and the two maidservants beside her were completely unaware of this rule, so this breakfast was used in a relatively harmonious manner.

  Chu Lian, who normally ate very little, finished her meal and was still savoring the crystal package with gusto. This person really didn't match her name - she had a clear brow and white teeth, making her a beautiful woman with a slightly deep facial contour, yet not too finicky or annoying.

  After the two finished their meal, Ru Hua said, "Now is a good time to enjoy the spring scenery. Why don't you accompany me to the flower garden?" After Ru Hua's invitation, Chu Lian thought for a moment and nodded her head. She should get familiar with the Feng Wang Fu after all; she didn't even know where the Xiao Yan Pavilion was located within the estate.

  She had Si Yu stay in the Cloud Smoke Pavilion and took Si Wei and Ru Hua with her as she left.

  It's spring, and the garden is in full bloom, with flowers of every color vying for attention. There's also a small lake called Mirror Lake that's perfect for a stroll, surrounded by corridors, pavilions, and terraces, making for a picturesque scene. Coming from the Winding Smoke Pavilion, I didn't see many people around, but the area around Mirror Lake is densely packed with buildings, suggesting that the Ling Wang Fu estate is centered around the lake.

  Chu Lian's body was weak, and walking to Mirror Lake was already her limit. She allowed Si Wei to support her arm, furrowing her brow as she panted softly. Meanwhile, Ru Hua had already noticed this and suggested, "Why don't we go rest in the pavilion ahead and take in the view at the same time?"

  She nodded, and the group headed towards the pavilion by the lake. However, they were unexpectedly overtaken halfway there. A man with an ambiguous gender appeared from the side, barely beating them to the pavilion. He was dressed in red clothes, like blood and fire, holding a jade flute, and sat slantingly in the pavilion.

  As soon as he saw this person, he couldn't help but smile and walked over first. "Hey, isn't that Wei Qu Xiao? Why aren't you busy playing the flute for Prince Wang? Could it be that today you're going to reenact the scene of coincidentally running into Prince Wang again?"

  The red-clothed man who was called Wei Qu turned his head, his face looking quite unpleasant, but it didn't affect his handsome appearance in the slightest. If one had to describe this person, they could only use the four words "bewitching and naturally born". At this moment, his slender eyes were staring intently, his tone not very good, "How come I can see you everywhere!"

  "Who do you think I want to see? I'm here with Concubine Chu, hurry up and pay your respects."

  Chu Lianruo had already walked into the pavilion and sat down on the stone bench. Wei Qu couldn't help but stand up and bow to her, "I am Wei Qu, at your service, Concubine Chu." Chu Lianruo slightly nodded in response to Wei Qu.

  Wei Qu straightened up, gave Ru Hua a fierce stare, and turned to leave with a flick of his sleeve.

  Chu Lian couldn't help but say as she gazed at Wei Qu's red-robed back, "No wonder the king likes men, with such a figure, I'm afraid even men would be moved."

  But the painter beside him shook his head, "The words of Chu Ce Fei are wrong. Men's hearts are delighted by beauty and moved by elegance. This Wei Qu, he only has a good appearance, nothing more. Don't you believe me?"

  Chu Lianruo looked at Ru Hua, but she seemed to have changed into a different person. The smile on the corner of her mouth had changed in flavor, as if it could hook people's souls away. The charm in the corners of her eyes made people's imagination run wild. Although she only had a clear and elegant face, at this moment, she looked stunningly beautiful. Chu Lianruo's character and demeanor had always been elegant and dignified since childhood, but she had never seen such a change in expression before. For a moment, she was stunned, then came back to her senses, looking thoughtful.