Then he pushed open the main hall of the east courtyard where guests were received.
Although he seldom opened the main hall, the air bore no unusual odors.
Usually, his older brother and sister-in-law would come over to clean up when they had the time.
...
Upon entering the main hall and after Lin Qingyi came in, Jiang Ning casually shut the main hall's large door to prevent the cold wind from pouring into the room.
"Sister Lin, would you like to warm up by the fire, or would you like a cup of hot tea?" Jiang Ning asked.
"Both! Your house by the lake makes it particularly cold in this deep winter!" Lin Qingyi crossed her arms in front of her chest, accentuating her imposing figure.
Then she rubbed the sides of her shoulders with her left and right hands.
Her arms pressed against her clothes, appearing exceptionally slender and not at all like those of a Quasi-Master level powerhouse.
