All the kimchi that had been pickled a few days ago had now been fermented and tasted quite good, so it was brought out.
Soon after, Fan Wenxuan and Chu Jinzhou arrived and joined Zhuang Qingsui and Zhuang Mingli in the room for studies, while Zhuang Qingning busied herself with the preparation of lunch.
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"You must be quite pleased with yourself lately?"
In Qingan Garden, Chu Yunzhao sipped his tea with a smile spreading across his face.
"So-so," Chu Jinnian responded, as cold and indifferent as ever.
"The tale is spreading like wildfire throughout the capital city. Women from high-ranking households are buzzing with gossip, saying that no man is good all the time and no flower blossoms for a hundred days. The Princess Qi, who used to hold her head high because of the King of Qi's favor, has now tasted what it's like to be neglected. It's quite an intriguing spectacle."