The first watch, asking for pinks.
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"Someone from the Shen family is coming again?" Lian Manman casually asked. She didn't really expect Lian Yeye to answer. There's a temple for Empress Shen on the mountain, so naturally, the Shen family visits every season to make offerings. Additionally, the emperor gifted the garden to the Shen family, making it an excellent place for a summer retreat. Although it's not mid-summer yet, the weather is pleasant, and the mountain environment is beautiful and quiet, truly a place for immortals.
Ever since the construction on the mountain was completed, everyone knew that the Shen family would occasionally come and stay.
Just not sure, who came this time?
"...They all came in carriages, I counted, there are more than a dozen just for people. Behind them were mounted riders." Lian Yeye further informed Lian Manman, "Oh, and there were soldiers, one of whom looked a bit familiar."
