CHAPTER 250: CHAPTER 250: CLEARING ONE’S MIND (PART 1)

Jinxi Town, Shen Mansion

The two locust trees in the courtyard were in full bloom, and when a breeze passed, the blossoms fell like snow, poetic and picturesque.

Shen Qinglan stood up and brushed off the locust blossoms that had fallen on the window sill.

She returned to the table and looked at the letter Shao Yi had just sent over, unable to help but sigh softly.

The letter was delivered by Le Zhao, saying that Duan Yunfei hadn’t been in a good mood lately, and suggesting she take the group out for some fresh air when she had the time.

Out for a stroll?

To be quite honest, despite living in Jinxi Town for over half a year, apart from Shengxiang Restaurant and Guest House, and Baihua Lane, she was still unfamiliar with the rest of the area.

The attractions of Jinxi Town — she hadn’t even heard of their names.

Thinking it over, she decided to ask Shao Yi, since they had been in Jinxi Town longer than she had.

After deciding, she left the house and headed to the front gate.

"Hey~ Qinglan, where are you going?"

She turned her head to see Dong Yao standing under the locust tree with a basket, looking ready to pick blossoms.

"I have some business, just going out for a bit."

After saying this, Shen Qinglan turned around again and left with quick steps.

"That child!" Dong Yao frowned, "Why is she always running outside?"

She shook her head and sighed lightly.

Shao Yi, upon hearing what Shen Qinglan said, quickly chuckled, "If the third miss wants to go for a lake trip, head to Crescent Moon Pond on South Street. However, this time of year the lotuses aren’t blooming yet, so you’ll only see the willows by the shore.

Of course, if you wish for somewhere quiet, go to Wanfu Temple. The peach blossoms there fade the latest, so if you go now, you can still see the temple full of peach blossoms."

"Good." Shen Qinglan nodded, "Thank you, Uncle Shao, for the advice!"

"You’re welcome." Shao Yi waved his hand, "If the young miss wants to go, best hurry while it’s still early."

"Mm!" After agreeing softly, Shen Qinglan left through the main gate.

When she arrived at Shengxiang Restaurant, Duan Yunfei and his group were sitting under the large tree in the backyard, drinking tea.

"Miss Shen is here."

Yan Yijie raised an eyebrow towards this side from the seat facing the door.

Duan Yunfei was the first to turn around, and upon seeing it was indeed Shen Qinglan, his previously sullen face instantly lit up with a smile.

"Here to snag some tea?" He raised an eyebrow, teasing.

"Indeed!" Shen Qinglan nodded, "And to whisk someone away."

"Oh?" Duan Yunfei raised his eyebrow, "I wonder, who does Miss wish to whisk away?"

"A young master with the surname Duan." Shen Qinglan stepped forward smiling, "I wonder, would the young master be willing to accompany this young lady for a trip?"

Yan Yijie and Le Zhao exchanged a glance, both curling their lips simultaneously.

"Ha—"

Yan Yijie yawned and stretched lazily, looking drowsy, "Didn’t sleep enough this morning, I’ll head back to catch up on sleep."

"I heard there’s a storyteller in Jinxi Town recently, and the stories are quite fascinating." Le Zhao looked at Xuan Ying, "Ah Ying, do you want to go listen?"

"Really?" Xuan Ying was doubtful, "How come I haven’t heard?"

"True! I heard about it too." Xuan Ming laughed, "Young Master Le, taking one more shouldn’t be a problem, right?"

"Of course!" Le Zhao nodded, standing up and flipping open the Rainy Day Clearing Fan in his hand, fanning lightly as he said, "I’ll treat today, let’s go!"

"Suddenly, I’m not sleepy anymore." Yan Yijie, who had just stepped out a few paces, hurried back, looking at Le Zhao, "Young Master Le, could you include me too?"

"If you want to come, just follow!"

"Sure thing!"

Watching as the group trooped out, Duan Yunfei raised an eyebrow.

Narrowing his eyes, he looked at Shen Qinglan, "Did they tell you something?"