Servants received fewer mosquito-repellent coils, and the ones they got were pungent and ineffective.
"I dislike mosquito coils," Liu Ruyan said indifferently. "Their smell is not as elegant as plum blossoms."
Liu Qiao'er: ...
Liu Ruyan's courtyard had many trees and a small pond, which attracted swarms of mosquitoes. Although mosquito nets provided some protection, the incessant buzzing was still annoying.
Only mosquito coils could effectively repel the pests, but Liu Ruyan refused to use them.
Liu Qiao'er silently suppressed her complaints.
As noon approached, Liu Qiao'er stayed in Liu Ruyan's courtyard for lunch. Having endured a long period of plain meals, Liu Qiao'er was craving some meat and had come to Liu Ruyan's place hoping for a treat.
But when the meal was served, it consisted entirely of vegetarian dishes, accompanied by a bottle of plum blossom wine.
At a glance, the meal looked bland and unappetizing.
Liu Qiao'er, who had been craving meat, fell silent.
