The main hall of the Beicang Marquis's Mansion.
The hall was spacious, with carved pillars supporting a high, domed ceiling. In front of a screen and a low table, seated across from the wheelchair-bound Xiao Mingli, was another woman.
The woman wore a scarlet dress. Its collar, corners, and sleeves were all embroidered with Red Gold thread, the very picture of extravagance.
The faintly glowing Red Jade Bracelet on her wrist swayed as she flicked her sleeve:
"Sister Xiao, Zhinan heard about your accident all those years ago. It's just that you live here in Jiangyin Prefecture, a remote corner of the Far East. The journey is long, so I never had the chance to visit."
"I happened to be passing by with my family's elders this time, so I thought I would come and see how you are."
Xie Zhinan's gaze shifted to the silent Xiao Mingli, whose own eyes were distant and cold. A look of pity flashed across Xie Zhinan's beautiful eyes:
