Shen Yinning placed the brocade box on the flower stand and said, "I appreciate your thoughtfulness. The scenery in the Imperial Garden is particularly beautiful today. Many young noblemen have entered the palace for leisure, and I heard that the Princely Heir from Su Wang Mansion and the legitimate second son of Prime Minister Shangguan are among them. If you're free, Gui Quan, why not take a stroll there? You could discuss poetry, music, archery, and literature with them. Meanwhile, I can have a private conversation with Mianmian."
Guan Songyuan's eyes lit up, assuming Shen Yinning was helping him build connections.
That set of gold jewelry was well-spent.
Beaming with joy, he stood and said, "Thank you, sister, for looking out for me. I shall head to the Imperial Garden right away."
Shen Yinning watched as he hurriedly left, not even sparing Mianmian a single glance, let alone leaving her with any parting words.
