She set down the green jade wine jug she had been adjusting and walked over with graceful steps, her voice soft as she said:
"Prince, you've finally come. It took me quite some effort to get everything here properly arranged, and I was just thinking of sending someone to invite you to see if it suits your taste." Her tone was natural, skimming lightly and without a trace over that subtle something between the two of them.
Seeing her like this, Qin Qingluo felt a little more at ease, and followed her words, turning her gaze toward the newly refurbished banquet hall.
Zhu E guided Qin Qingluo along, carefully pointing out each arrangement. "Prince, look at this table covering—it's Su Embroidery newly taken out from the storeroom. The continuous pattern of 'bat' and the character 'longevity' takes the auspicious meaning of 'long blessings and long life.'
