Ning Huaixiu whispered, "Sister Shen, it's stifling here. Let me take you out for a walk!"
Shen Juhua was eager to leave these annoying young ladies. Hearing Ning Huaixiu's suggestion, it hit the spot, and she said loudly, "Good, it's noisy here, like a swarm of flies, maddening. I've been wanting to go for a walk, let's go!"
The two of them greeted Fei'er and left the Purple Bamboo Courtyard to explore the garden behind.
Though it was winter, the garden behind had a long winding artificial lake. The lakeside was planted with various plum blossoms, which had bloomed by now, reflecting in the lake water, looking exceptionally beautiful, like a wonderland.
An island stood in the lake with an octagonal viewing pavilion built high on it. The pavilion was hidden among rocky woods, partially visible, with red roofs and green fences in the distance.
"Come, let's sit in the pavilion for a while to avoid listening to their noise!"
