The fireflies either flew between the trees or rested on the green moss at the tree roots. The chirping of cicadas and insects created a serene and warm atmosphere.
Bai Qingyan changed into a water-green outfit with camellia patterns and silver lotus flower borders, and a lotus-colored gauze skirt. She walked along the lit corridor and came to Qinghe Courtyard.
Inside the main room, Dong Tingzhen was sitting in front of the soft couch by the window, playing with a three-legged gilded beast-shaped incense burner. She replaced the incense with a calming fragrance she specially prepared for Mrs. Dong today and carefully explained to her the ingredients she used.
Bai Qingyan stood in the courtyard and looked towards the half-open window. She saw Dong Tingzhen under the lamp, holding a small brass spoon, elegantly adding incense to the burner, covering it, and smilingly asking Mrs. Dong to smell it.