Chapter 621 - 183: True Name
The entrance of the Duke Residence was also soaked, with lanterns drenched by the rain. Zhao Ke brought the carriage to a halt, and Tonger opened an oiled paper umbrella, assisting Jiang Li to alight from the carriage as they made their way into the Duke Residence together.
Amid the resplendently colorful Duke Residence, the flowers in the garden, nurtured by the incessant drizzle, bloomed even more luxuriantly and tantalizingly. It seemed that the frost of winter was also washed away hastily, revealing their vivid beauty. Walking among them felt like being in another world.
In the birdcage at the entrance, Xiao Hong perched on a branch, eyes half-closed, head nestled within its feathers, sound asleep. For this reason, it did not start shrieking noisily at the sight of Jiang Li.
Wen Ji stood outside Jih Heng’s study. Upon seeing Zhao Ke accompanying Jiang Li, he said to her, "The master is in the study."
Jiang Li nodded, Bai Xue and Tonger stayed outside, and Jiang Li pushed the door open to enter.
The windows of the study were closed against the rain, and a lamp was lit within. The rain pattered outside, while inside, the lamp flickered softly. Jiang Li shut the door behind her, and the last wisp of cool air vanished entirely from the room.
Jih Heng sat at the desk, his posture relaxed. His red robe spilled onto the floor, revealing an intricately embroidered corner that under the light of the lamp resembled flowing jewels. His eyes, however, were more captivating than any gem, slightly narrowed with a languid sentiment.
After Jiang Li entered the room, his gaze flitted over to her, and he paused momentarily.
Today, Jiang Li was dressed very differently compared to her usual attire. Normally, she was the picture of a pure and ethereal girl, but now, she donned a vibrant and seductive allure, unfamiliar in dress and makeup, she seemed like a stranger.
She was no longer reminiscent of the freshly bloomed white pear blossoms of March with their subtle sweetness, but instead, she evoked the concealed peach blossoms of April’s deep mountains, resplendent with enchanting charm.