"Just now, when I entered the front courtyard, one of your maids spilled tea on my dress."
"She led me to this room in the back courtyard, telling me to rest for a moment. However, I found the smell in the room stifling, so I left."
"I went to the flower gallery south of the front courtyard. The camellias there are in full bloom, so I stayed for a little while."
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