After returning to Taohua Courtyard, Mei Gongxue threw herself onto her bed and remained motionless. She retraced her words and actions from the day, finding nothing that could be considered out of line. If there was anything at all, it was surely the incident where she accidentally bumped into Yuwen Fu after stepping off the carriage. Could it really be because of that? She wondered when she might have a chance to see him again; she certainly needed to explain everything clearly.
Soon, the sky darkened. By tradition, Mei Gongxue would have visited Wen Ke before dinner, but she didn’t dare go today. At the dinner table, Mei Yanjun mentioned that he had already sent someone to petition Yuwen Fu, hoping the man would be gracious enough to grant them another meeting, and that they would entertain any request he might have. However, Mei Gongxue worried that the Marquis Manor’s influence was no longer what it once was; their so-called favor was worthless, and their words carried no weight. What else could they possibly offer in exchange? Mei Gongxue felt unsettled and remained gloomy for the entire evening.
"Miss, I specifically added petals and medicinal herbs for blood circulation to your bathwater today. Soak for a while longer, and afterward, I'll apply a thick layer of rose dew. I guarantee that before long, your skin will be tender, smooth, and fair!" Hongxiu said with a smile. Ever since Mei Gongxue had felt dejected after being mocked for looking old, Hongxiu had taken t…
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