Since ancient times, autumn evokes a melancholy solitude, and Shengjing City is no different.
The courtyard is covered with withered yellow leaves, the autumn wind fiercely whirls, embodying a sense of desolation.
However, the nobility never lack the good mood for flower appreciation and feasts.
Since the onset of autumn, the scorching heat of summer has passed, the weather is pleasant and refreshing, and invitations to chrysanthemum feasts and lake tours have come like snowflakes.
Xie Wanqing carefully remembered the advice of Pei Yuqing and Lu Ziyuan before they left and never liked to join in such lively events.
Her reasons were also readily available; with her husband and brother both away on assignments, always at risk, she should be on a vegetarian diet and pray for blessings, how could she live freely and joyfully?
