Finally sending Xu Zhen away, the weather had grown quite warm. Yuan'er didn't want to go out again, so she settled indoors and ordered someone to bring paint and brushes, preparing to paint.
She planned to paint that very pot of peonies.
Cui Ming couldn't help but exclaim, "Sixth Master has truly tended to this flower meticulously; the peonies at the Qin Mansion can't compare."
Hong Ye pursed her lips, "They say it's brought back from Gansu; probably cost quite a lot."
Yuan'er replied, "You vulgar thing, always talking about money. Don't tarnish the beauty of the flower; quickly fetch the colors for me."
Hong Ye laughed as she walked away.
Cui Ming asked, "Will she not come next time? She hit such a big snag."
Even if she doesn't understand, she should now.
Yuan'er said, "She comes here for a marriage proposal, and as long as the marriage isn't settled, I won't have peace here."
Whether she understands or not, it doesn't matter.
Cui Ming said nothing further.
