Li Xiangyun led them down a small side path, and around a corner, they finally spotted some greenery.
Calling it a small garden was an exaggeration. It was merely a small courtyard, less than twenty square meters.
It was probably used for entertaining guests, as there was an elegant little pavilion built within it.
"We rarely have guests, so please excuse the simple state of our home."
Li Xiangyun led her into the pavilion, where a platter of fruit was already laid out on the table.
As for the "garden," there were only a few tenacious wildflowers in a corner, two small trees, and some nondescript green plants.
"It's lovely. Quaint and elegant," Jin Qianqian said with a smile, drawing her gaze back. "We're the ones who are being impolite by dropping in so suddenly today."
"There's no need for such pleasantries between our families," Li Xiangyun said. With a wave of her hand, a few maids approached, carrying tea and pastries.
