"Has the General's injury healed? Will he be here today? Is the General going to take me back today?"
Jiang Yue’s eyes lit up, her heart racing. She couldn't help but search the surroundings, hoping that Xiao Yunsheng might be here. She recalled the noblewomen mentioning that the backyard was for them to gather, while the front yard hosted the banquet for the officials. Standing on her tiptoes, she peered into the distance, wishing she had a bird's wings to soar over the high walls and glimpse the front courtyard, to find that one familiar, beloved figure she pined for.
When she snapped back to reality, she found the Crown Princess watching her with a faint, silent smile. Jiang Yue’s earlobes turned burning red in embarrassment. She brushed some loose strands of hair behind her ears, failing to notice the flickers of nostalgia and pity in the other woman's eyes.
Chapter 153