Yuanshi Palace.
Amidst the lighthearted exchanges and joviality, Mei Lin often caught those around her off guard. With a demeanor that appeared somewhat uncoordinated, she possessed an uncanny ability to jest at others' expense. Age seemed irrelevant in her world, for her grasp of appropriate speech was as capricious as the wind. Words tumbled out freely, sometimes landing in the realm of impropriety, seemingly beyond her control. It was as though she carried a spirited mouth that defied any attempt to rein it in.
Mei Lin's words halted the air around them. With a suddenness that caught Chan Juan off guard, Mei Lin blurted out, her voice slightly louder than before, "Jiejie, earlier you looked so stunning that I couldn't tear my eyes away from you!"
Chan Juan, aware of what she meant, chose not to respond directly to Mei Lin's comment but instead remarked.