Li also made a new dress for Ren Yaoying. It was a jacket and skirt with a pink background embroidered with white plum blossoms. The material and workmanship were similar to those of Ren Yaohua and Ren Yaoying. After receiving the clothes, Ren Yaoying came over to thank Li, but she still looked a little listless and in low spirits.
The first people to arrive today were Mrs. Liu and her daughter Liu Menghan. They also brought a pot of tiger orchid that they grew themselves.
This was agreed upon beforehand. Since today is a flower viewing party, all the ladies who come to participate must bring flowers, and the most beautiful flower will be selected in the end.
Later, Mrs. Chen and her daughter and two other ladies also came. Mrs. Chen brought a pot of "Luoyang Red", and the other two ladies brought a pot of "Cui Yipin" and a pot of "Wei Zi".
Ouyang and several older ladies arrived later. Ouyang brought a pot of "White Snow Tower" and a pot of "Phoenix Spreading Feathers", and the other ladies also brought famous flowers.
Mrs. Li had a pergola built in the courtyard, displaying the family's precious flowers, setting out low tables and stools, and serving tea and snacks. Before moving in, Master Ren San had completely renovated the courtyard, tailoring it to his aesthetic taste. Master Ren San, among other things, possessed a remarkable talent and discerning eye for detail, so even an ordinary courtyard felt refreshingly relaxed and inviting.
It was early summer at that time, and it was not very hot in the morning. There was a pergola in the yard to provide shade, and a warm breeze was blowing. It was an extremely pleasant thing to sit in the courtyard, enjoy the flowers, drink tea, and chat about interesting things in the city.
The ladies who came today were all well-educated and modest in their gossip. Everyone knew about the recent changes in the Ren family, but no one brought it up, not even discussing it in secret. They showed great respect for their host family. These ladies' personalities were perfectly suited to Li's taste, so she genuinely wanted to get to know them.
Sisters Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua were chatting with Liu Menghan, Chen Zhiyi, and two other young ladies about flowers and plants. Although the young ladies were young, they were all well-educated and knowledgeable, especially Liu Menghan and Chen Zhiyi. They were also well-informed and knowledgeable. Together with Ren Yaoqi's broad vision, they chatted very well together.
Ren Yaoying had come out for a while before, but the young ladies who came today were all legitimate daughters. Although they didn't look down on her or bully her verbally, Ren Yaoying always felt that others were warm to Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua, but very cold to her. After sitting for a while, she felt uncomfortable all over and finally found an excuse to retreat back to her room.
Ren Yaoqi was listening to Liu Menghan and Chen Zhiyi's witty debate over whether the Liu family's "Tiger Orchid" was superior or the Chen family's "Luoyang Red" was more outstanding when the doorman hurried in to announce the arrival of a distinguished guest.
Ren Yaoqi was surprised that anyone would come at this time. Except for Mrs. Li, who could not come because her brother had returned to his parents' home due to the birth of a baby boy, all the other ladies who had received the invitation had arrived.
Ren Yaoqi was wondering when he saw a tall woman with delicate features and a hint of heroism appear at the gate of the courtyard.
Ren Yaoqi's face lit up when he saw the newcomer: "Princess?"
Everyone who was chatting and laughing quietly was startled by Xiao Jinglin's sudden appearance. Only Ouyang reacted and said with a smile: "Oh, the princess is back?"
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