In the small courtyard on Liuxi Lane, the slanted autumn sun spilled into the space where Tang Ning was resting comfortably on a rattan chair, watching Xiaofang water the flowers.
After clearing out the yard, they had discovered a few half-dead orchids tucked away in a corner. Xiaofang, having learned a trick or two from the old gardener, set to work pruning the withered branches and leaves, then filled an old broken ladle with water to nourish them, muttering as she worked.
"Little flowers, you’re quite lucky to have met our Young Miss. Otherwise, you wouldn't have lasted much longer. Remember to bloom beautifully for her next spring, you hear me?"
Chapter 195