The venue for this year’s spring outing was set in a peach grove along the Zilin official road. The grove was somewhat secluded, providing a vantage point that overlooked the entire thoroughfare below, while remaining hidden from those passing by. At present, the peach blossoms were in full bloom, butterflies fluttered through the trees, and the air was thick with a rich, heady fragrance. Not far from the grove lay a vast expanse of grass, making it an ideal spot.
The Chancellor’s Estate had demarcated this area for their camp. Inside the curtains, over twenty small tables had been arranged with cushions and decorated with freshly picked peach blossoms. Su Jinhuan had sent people to prepare the site since early morning. As the hosts, the Chancellor’s Estate arrived first. Su Jinhuan had instructed her staff to welcome guests nearby, and shortly after they had settled, the Han family and others began to arrive. Before long, all the guests were present. Since this year’s chosen location was a bit off the beaten path, they didn't have to waste time dealing with outsiders.
In addition to Madam Han and Han Yuxi, the Han family brought their youngest son, Han Wenxu, and two young ladies from their second branch. The Yang family was not typically close to the Chancellor’s Estate, but this year, due to the friendship between the two daughters and Madam Yang’s desire for Yang Qiuting to cultivate a bond with Su Jinhuan, they had attended as well. However, they brought only a small p…
Chapter 21