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"Here, for you!" Ushiha suddenly became impatient and threw Xueying's sachet toward Hongli's hand.
Hongli saw that it was a very beautiful and elegant sachet. He picked it up in surprise and looked at it, saying, "Fourth Sister, when did you change your ways? You can actually make such a beautiful sachet?"
He held it to his nose again and smelled it. He found that the fragrance of the sachet was a scent he had never smelled before, and he liked it very much, so he put it to his nose again and smelled it.
“How could I have made this? I didn’t give it to you. It’s for Xueying. There’s another one for Hongzhou, you can take it to him.” Wuxiha took another one out of his sleeve and placed it on Hongli’s desk.
When Hongli heard that Xueying had made it and that it was for Hongzhou, he asked, "How did she come up with the idea to make this?"
“Xueying’s needlework skills are even better than the embroiderer’s. She said she wanted to thank everyone for taking care of her during her stay in the garden, so she prepared this New Year’s gift. Although it’s small, the thought is kind. The flowers on this sachet are embroidered so beautifully, and it smells wonderful too,” Wuxiha said.
“Okay, I will send this to Hongzhou,” Hongli said.
After Wuxiha left, Hongli couldn't resist picking up the sachet again to examine it. The sachet was made of dark green silk with taupe silk trim, giving it an air of nobility and elegance. Embroidered on it was a short flute with orchid design, and opposite it were some ancient musical scores. The embroidery was unique, but Hongli understood the meaning behind it.
Hongli couldn't help but look again at the sachet he had given to Hongzhou. It was made of silver-gray silk with blue silk trim, and it looked very solemn. It was embroidered with a chessboard and some black and white pieces.
Hongzhou loved playing Go, so the sachet he received was embroidered with Go symbols. And the jade flute he gave himself—was that a metaphor for the short flute he played in the plum garden that day?
Hongli's heart was in turmoil; he hadn't seen her since that day. Although he had decided not to see Ulanara Xueying again, he couldn't deny the stirrings in his heart.
After thinking for a while, Hongli decided to go find Xueying and return the sachet to her.
"Master! Where are you going now?" The little servant couldn't help but ask when he saw Hongli put the sachet in his pocket and walk out.
"Don't follow me!" Hongli said, then walked outside without even letting the servants who were leading the way follow.
Hongli was already extremely familiar with the Yong Prince's residence. From childhood to adulthood, he had walked through this place countless times, and he knew every corner of it very well, except for the main courtyard.
Hongli walked to the main courtyard gate, but didn't know how to meet Xueying. He suddenly wondered if he had been too impulsive; the night was already as dark as ink, and it was really inappropriate for him to come and see a woman.
Thinking of this, Hongli immediately turned and left, afraid that someone would see him and he would have to explain why he was there at this time. Hongli then strode back.
Unbeknownst to him, Xueying was also sitting on her bed, not asleep. She was wondering if Hongli would understand the meaning behind the painting after receiving her sachet. She felt that Hongli would definitely figure it out, and if he did, he would probably respond.
Since he deliberately avoided her, Xueying's heart became more and more resolute. If she didn't like him, why would she be afraid to see him?
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