The dinner was full of twists and turns, but everyone was finally full.
Xie Jingchen continued reading.
Su Jin and Xingxing explored the back courtyard thoroughly, and their laughter rang loudly in the quiet back courtyard.
Gradually, the sound disappeared.
Xie Jingchen lifted his eyes from the book and asked, "Did they leave?"
The Hidden Guard replied, "The Eldest Young Madam took the maid to get familiar with the front courtyard."
Xie Jingchen kept reading but was less focused than before, feeling like something was missing by his ear.
He put the book down, preparing to get up, when he heard a burst of light footsteps approaching.
He picked up the book again and casually turned a page.
Su Jin stepped into the room with a bright smile, "Still reading?"
"Something up?"
"I've seen everything inside and outside the Agarwood Pavilion. Outside, I'll have to trouble Young Master Xie to show me around."
Young Master Xie...
