Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: Chapter 391: Where is the Trust between People? (1/2)

Chapter 404: Chapter 391: Where is the Trust between People?

Zhuang Qingning shook her head helplessly.

However, putting it another way, with Mr. Fan being such an old imp and Chu Jinnian caring so much for his younger brother, their relationship…

It suddenly hit her that their relationship might be more nuanced. Perhaps it was not as she saw it on a daily basis?

But in the end, this was other people’s business, and Zhuang Qingning did not want to think too much about it. She just continued to follow Coral forward.

During this, they ran into several patrolling servants; learning that Miss Zhuang was heading to the garden, they asked if they should prepare some tea and refreshments.

However, since Zhuang Qingning only planned to admire the flowers and didn’t intend to linger, she declined their offer.

The servants continued their patrol, and Zhuang Qingning and Coral arrived at the small garden mentioned by Coral.

Indeed, it was an exceptionally beautiful garden.

All types of plants and flowers were arranged following a highly logical and structured design, enabling blossoms to be seen all year round. It included many common, and even uncommon, types of flowers.

At this time, tall osmanthus trees, clusters of hydrangea, blazing red salvia, tender hibiscus, brilliant camellias…

Various kinds of floral congregations were evenly distributed according to the layout of pavilions, bridges, streams, and rockeries in the garden, creating a multi-dimensional effect.

It was evident that someone had used ingenuity in arranging it so cleverly.

Zhuang Qingning looked around and found that the garden was just as Coral had described: the flowers were beautifully blooming.

Except that it was not at all ‘small’.

In particular, a portion of the Bajiao Pavilion, shielded by a rockery was surrounded by various flowers, rocks, and flowing water. It was a wonderful place to enjoy the faint glow of the morning and the sunset, experiencing leisurely contentment.

It would also be a great place to admire the moon.

“Let’s check out that place,” Zhuang Qingning suggested.

“Yes.” Coral held up a lantern, leading Zhuang Qingning towards the Bajiao Pavilion.

Only when they approached the pavilion after circling the rockery did they realize there appeared to be a figure inside.

“Who could it be at this hour?” Coral was surprised. She held up the lantern, “Miss, please wait a moment, I will go and check.”

Before Zhuang Qingning could respond, the figure started walking towards them.

As the figure drew closer, they were able to clearly see his face.

“Eldest Young Master?”

“Master Chu?”

Zhuang Qingning and Coral exchanged glances.

“Miss Zhuang?” Chu Jinnian also seemed very surprised. He slightly raised his eyebrows, but then started to laugh, “I thought I was the only one lost in the beauty of the moonlight, cherishing the desire to linger and admire longer. Little did I anticipate, Miss Zhuang, that you are a kindred spirit.”

Zhuang Qingning replied with a smile, “I slept too much in the afternoon and couldn’t sleep now, so I decided to take a walk in the courtyard. Coral told me about a garden where the flowers are blooming beautifully, so I came to have a look.”

“I didn’t expect to run into Master Chu.”

“Coincidentally, I couldn’t sleep either, seeing the beautiful moon, I came out for a stroll,” Chu Jinnian said, “But it’s late now, I plan to head back.”

“Miss Zhuang, please feel free to stay.”

“Coral, take good care of Miss Zhuang.”