The first time Mrs. Zhao entered Du Yunluo's room.
Lifting the beaded curtain and bending to enter, she saw four paintings of plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums hanging on the north wall of the central room, separated from the study by li-flower wood shelves with porcelain, jade, and stones placed on top.
The most eye-catching was a coral carving. Mrs. Zhao recalled that if she remembered correctly, this coral carving was originally from the old ancestor's room but was later rewarded to this room.
Between it and the East Wing, there was a six-panel screen depicting the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, with beaded curtains at the entrance that jingled crisply when Jin Rui lifted them.
Du Yunluo entered the East Wing, Mrs. Zhao followed, immediately noticing a Western clock on the shelf and a blue porcelain vase in the corner flower stand, with some flower branches inserted, adding a touch of interest.
