The Harmony of The Willow and The phoenix

oms were coated in frost, and the rhythmic sweep of brooms over stone walks was complemented by the low murmur of servants' talk. The estate was bustl

embroidered with silver cranes. Her poise was impeccable, as one would expect from a lady of her rank, yet there was a subtle hint of uneasiness in her a

s. Lady Chen was coming towards her, her robes shimmering in

e bowed elegantly in greeting. "J

aw, her normally piercing eyes softened a little. "Get up

ing that her status within the Chen family depended on factors outside her

or you." However, there was an underlying hint of malice in her remarks. When Wei-er

. "It is a really peaceful area. Among t

l mind is invaluable, my darling." She halted, looking across at the mansion. As the successor, Wei-

Auntie Chen, I aspire to b

a mix of comfort and possessiveness. You are already,

umble setting of her family's house. The inside was cozy, with the aroma of herbal

about him-his look, his voice, and the little time they had spent together

ce interrupted. "Your stitches are uneven," she teased. As her younger

ei Ling sighed. It might be th

Mei Yun playfully suggested, eliciting a litt

id, but her voice was lighter than usual. "

more, she delicately stroked the strands with her fingertips. How significant was a guy like Chen Wei

that projected a golden light over the Chen estate. The air was filled with the laugh

e contrived and transient as he exchanged kind remarks with the visitors. "A family's legacy is built on choic

f unease, such as stiffness in his posture, were visible to her. She dre

ang," in a clear

ei turned around. "Hun Lin.

obed his. "I admire you. This year's event is very s

y truly exceeded expectations

Hua's grin. Could we have a p

ile before pointing at t

ffy hall as they went outdoors. With the gentle light

a inquired, her voice betr

sed. Quite a bit, Lin Hua. The burden of anticipation,

an instant. "I get it. Duties that none of us wanted bind

aze, he shifted to face her. "An

positions, we do control our performance in them. Keeping a part of our

to silently gaze at her. While he did recognize her insight, a different image of a lady w