The carriage traveled for about the time it takes to burn half an incense stick before it turned in through a side door in the white-walled compound.
Unlike the Xia Mansion, this carriage drove directly into the estate!
After another short distance, the carriage suddenly stopped at a moon gate. Duan Rong got out, and the servant Shi Liang led him through the moon gate. Duan Rong glanced back to see an old man taking charge of the carriage, leading the horse away.
Shi Liang led Duan Rong along the garden path, eventually arriving at a quiet courtyard. Above the gate, "Snow Covered Abode" was written in flowing calligraphy, the brushwork displaying considerable skill.
Inside the gate, green grass spread out, and white stone slabs were arranged like steps. The surrounding vegetation was lush, with trees, shrubs, bamboo, and flowers artfully arranged.
Duan Rong's eyes lit up. "This is truly an elegant, serene residence!"
