The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter 196: The fragrance of the flowers

Note: Full title chapter because it's long (The fragrance of the flowers has already faded away in the mortal world)

Although Luo Qianqian had an average-looking face, she looked rather classy in her autumn-colored buttoned jacket and a greenish-blue skirt. Although her face wasn't as attractive as the people around her, she exuded a feeling that made people feel comfortable around her.

When the crowd saw Ji Man and Marquis Moyu coming here together, they were a bit surprised. Since today was a gathering for the members of Tonghua Poetry Association to have fun by going sightseeing, it was one thing for the members of the association to bring along family members. But, why had Marquis Moyu brought along a man that he had no connection with?

Zhu Yurun was the only happy to see Ji Man. She waved her hands in greeting. "Mister Ji!"

Ji Man smiled at her. When she walked over there, she swept her gaze over the crowd. It was the same group of young masters and ladies that she had originally met in Tonghua Poetry Association back then. However, they were now all married. The young men that used revolve around Wen Wan now had wives of their own. This gathering was just like a classmate reunion in the modern-day. They were even going to tastefully go hiking to ascend to new heights.

The current prime minister, Xiao Tiangyi, had also arrived. His previous breezy and carefree young master image had been completely swept away. He was now a mature and composed official. However, it was inevitable that other people would feel slightly reserved now that he was here.

"It's been so long since we all saw each other, and everyone is well." Luo Qianqian was smiling as she said, "Who could have guessed that we would once again be able to go hiking together without anyone missing from our original group?"

Zhao Kaifeng was standing by Luo Qianqian's side. With his arm around her waist, he chuckled and agreed, "Absolutely!"

Looking at this scene, Ji Man though that Qianqian's life was probably going well. Ji Man didn't know why, but she actually sighed in relief and slightly smiled.

The previous Grand Tutor's eldest son, Sun Zhangyang, who was now an official himself, swept his gaze around. When his gaze landed on Marquis Moyu, he asked, "Why has the marquis come too?"

Qian Yingchen lightly smiled and said, "It's been a long time, and many new people have entered Tonghua Poetry Association since then. So, there's even less people that know about the marquis's connection to the association. He's actually the head of the association, so he's naturally the person that ought to attend this gathering the most."

Everyone was surprised. Hearing this news, a lot of the people that had pursued Wen Wan back then felt slightly awkward now.

"Oh, so it's like that. It's only someone like that marquis, who has such great talent, that he's able to be the head of the association for ten years." After a pause, Sun Zhangyan couldn't resist asking, "How's Lesser Madam Ning doing?"

As soon as he asked this question, a lot of gazes fell on Ning Yuxuan. Ning Yuxuan lightly said, "She's safe and sound in my estate. There's no need for anyone to worry about her."

It was definitely a bit improper to ask about someone's concubine. After everyone awkwardly laughed, the topic was changed to something else.

No one was paying attention to Zhu Yurun. Ji Man was also similarly being ignored, so Zhu Yurun simply went over to her side and whispered, "I heard that you've gotten rich."

Ji Man was smiling as she looked at her. "Yeah, I still need to give you a bonus too."

Zhu Yurun giggled and said, "I'm not lacking in money. I just think you're really awesome. If it was me, I definitely wouldn't have been able to do something like that."