When she arrived at Shi'an Garden, Lin Youning had already been summoned by Mrs. Gu Sr. earlier, receiving instructions on what to pay attention to and what to bring for her trip to the Northwest. Mrs. Gu Sr. also spoke of finding some items for her from the private treasury.
Just as they were talking, a little maid outside announced that Mrs. Dong had arrived.
Mrs. Dong entered with a smile, glanced up and down at Sister Ning alongside Mrs. Gu Sr., and then said with a smile, "It seems that every time I see Sister Ning, she's more beautiful than before."
Lin Youning smiled but didn't say much. The relationship between her and Mrs. Dong was such that Mrs. Dong's enthusiasm felt awkward, regardless of how clean things remained between Youning and her elder brother. Even Lin Youning herself felt a bit awkward.
