Wufu led her two friends to her room and asked the maid to serve sweet soup and melons. They all sat talking on the beauty couch in the East Side Room.
"This melon is so sweet. It was grown on your estate, right? You sent some over a few days ago, and my mother enjoyed it very much as well," Guan Chuying said, taking small bites of the melon with a silver fork, her eyes smiling.
Wufu nodded, "Yes, during this hot summer, the melon and fruit are the sweetest and most delicious." She then instructed Purple Jade, who stood waiting by her side, "Go ask Shui Jing to steam two trays of mint and lotus seed cakes so the Commandery Princess and her can try them."
Purple Jade smiled and curtsied.
"I have a maid here whose pastry-making skills are particularly good. You should try some later," Wufu said with a smile.
Guan Chuying replied, "Then we are in for a treat!"
After finishing a piece of melon, Changping held her tea and looked at Wufu, hesitating to speak.
