In the afternoon, Luo Mingzhu continued her studies with the music master, while Yueyao, accompanied by Xiang Wei, went up the mountain to sketch from life.
As soon as Yueyao arrived at the front courtyard, she saw Bai Han with surprise—why had Bai Han not left yet? Yueyao was skeptical. Was Mingzhu truly as favored as she had imagined, or else why would the orders she gave be ignored?
Upon seeing Yueyao, Bai Han said with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, "Miss Lian, are you on your way back?" He was vaguely aware of yesterday's incident. The servants of Marquis Jingning's Residence were tight-lipped, but given Bai Han's special status, he had also caught wind of some rumors.
Yueyao smiled, shaking her head, "No, I'm just going out for a walk."
