Chapter 541 - 280 Hanging _2
Blue Bead called out to Qian Yixiu, "Miss..."
Qian Yixiu turned back and nodded at her, signaling that she was fine and asking her to follow Liang Gao’s arrangements.
Entering the room and passing by the four-panel screen decorated with plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, she faced two semi-circular carved window lattices, with a red lacquered wooden floor beneath her feet. There were two Western Region carpets on either side of the room, with a black lacquered, gold traced low table in front of them, and on each side of this were taller tables, each holding a Lotus Liuli Palace Lamp. There were calligraphies and paintings hung on the walls, a Duobao Pavilion shelf on the left, and a long table on the right with an ancient zither on it, alongside two pots of blooming orchids in a corner. The arrangement was elegant and comfortable, setting a very different tone.
Liang Jinzhao sat down cross-legged on the carpet behind the low table on the left, and then gestured with his hand for Qian Yixiu to sit behind the other one.
Once both were seated, two maids wearing white robes with green floral patterns came in, one carrying a copper kettle and the other holding a tray. On the tray were two pastel porcelain teapots, two pastel porcelain tea bowls, and a pastel porcelain tea caddy.
The maids knelt down, making tea for each of them with a rare Golden Eji found on the market. Afterward, they bowed and left the private room, closing the door behind them.
Liang Jinzhao watched Qian Yixiu, who was quietly casting her gaze downwards. The thin and short little girl from years ago had grown into a gorgeous and striking young woman. Unfortunately, the bright and wily character he once loved to tease had been replaced by a demure and modest demeanor. Even the bright and radiant smile that once burst forth upon seeing him no longer unfolded in joyous surprise.
He could still hear her crisp and charming voice in his ear, "Young Master Liang, what a rare visitor..."
Liang Jinzhao shook his head helplessly, took a sip of tea, and said with a forced smile, "Yixiu, look at me."