Reunion with an Old Acquaintance

The next day, Li Weiyang went as usual to pay her respects to the Old Madam, but someone stopped her on the way.

“Isn’t this Third Cousin?” a voice rang out from the pavilion.

Bai Zhi spotted the approaching young women first, and her expression turned grave.

Following Bai Zhi’s gaze, Li Weiyang saw several young women striding toward them. The tall woman at their head was Gao Min, whom she had just seen the day before. Gao Min narrowed her eyes. “Li Weiyang!”

Gao Min was the legitimate daughter of the Lady of Wei and the Marquis of Bochang. Noble by birth and skilled in the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she was renowned throughout the capital. Having suffered a humiliating defeat at Li Weiyang’s hands the day before, she had come looking for trouble at the first opportunity.

“Li Weiyang, did you have your fill of fun yesterday?” Gao Min was tall and a month older than Li Changle. Now she looked down at Li Weiyang.

“I don’t know what you mean, Cousin Min.” Li Weiyang was unperturbed, her tone indifferent.

This girl really was arrogant. A trace of anger flashed in Gao Min’s eyes.

“Since you know I’m your cousin, why don’t you pay your respects when you see me?” Gao Min’s willow-leaf brows rose as she barked.

Li Weiyang smiled faintly. “I grew up in the countryside and know little of etiquette. I’m sure I’ve amused you, Cousin Min.” Then she looked toward Li Changle, standing to one side. Seeing her calm, unruffled expression, Li Weiyang knew she must have instigated Gao Min to come after her...