Arriving at Liushui Pavilion, it was already filled with laughter and chatter.
Xie Wanqing went over to the ladies' side to chat with familiar sisters, while Pei Yuqing, finding it inconvenient to follow, headed to the men's side.
Thanks to that letter, revealing such secrets, Xie Wanqing felt uneasy meeting several noblewomen she often encountered.
Several were victims seduced by the Second Prince.
Even after being taken advantage of, to avoid exposure, they remained controlled, regaining freedom only when the Second Prince grew bored.
Feeling troubled, Xie Wanqing lost interest in socializing and left with an excuse.
Earlier, she had seen a distant patch of blood-red plum blossoms in full bloom, and wanted to admire them.
