Things had not unfolded as she had anticipated, but beyond a flicker of regret, Shen Mingzhu felt no particular emotion.
Qingyi, however, still seemed dazed, her gaze drifting toward the southeastern courtyard from time to time. Princess Qiongyu spared her a few glances but paid no mind, turning back to continue her conversation with Shen Mingzhu.
"It is getting late. Shall we head back?" the Crown Prince suggested.
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