When Lu Ying left the side hall, it was already near dusk.
The evening banquet was held at Chen'an Hall by the banks of Lishui. Thousands of lanterns illuminated the scene, casting a resplendent and lively glow.
Lu Ying had little appetite, and his gaze often swept toward Shen Yinning, who was sitting in the corner with Xue Mianmian.
The two seemed to have endless things to talk about, laughing softly behind raised hands from the start of the banquet until its conclusion. Who knew what amusing topics they were discussing?
Lu Ying withdrew his gaze, a complex emotion flashing through his narrowed eyes.
When Shen Zhaozhao was with him, she had never spoken so much.
Thinking of how the other girls in the Capital also loved to share private talks with their close friends, his jealousy eased slightly.
After the evening meal, a "Lantern Pairing Treasure Hunt" game was planned by the banks of Lishui.
