Bab 399: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada (2)

As the night deepened, the silver moon hung above Heavenly Water Bridge.

Countless young ladies and madams dressed in cool autumn clothes were standing on the bridge with flower umbrellas in their hands and enjoying the scenery. There were also many scholars and beauties riding small boats floating across the brightly lit river.

On a street paved with white stone tiles and lined with willow trees, Ye Jingtang was walking with Dongfang Liren. They looked at the white walls and blue tiles on the street while chatting.

"Here it is. How's the scenery?"

"You have pretty good taste."

"Ning'er chose this. She was born in Jiang Province, so she likes the water town-like charm here…"

"Is that so? The empress dowager is from Jiang Province too. I believe she will like the style of this residence…"

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