Chu Jing looked slightly uncomfortable. He coughed lightly and changed the subject. "I have two days off. Do you want to go stay at the villa outside the city for a couple of days? It's much cooler there." It was the sweltering heat of August. Even though ice basins were placed in the four corners of Ruyi Court every day to dispel the heat, the room still felt unbearably stuffy.
The villa was located in the mountains and offered a perfectly tranquil environment, making it especially suitable for a short summer retreat. He had noticed her looking a bit lethargic lately, which gave him the idea. Lin Zhi agreed the moment she heard the proposal.
The next day, after sending a servant to inform the main courtyard, the couple took a carriage out of the city.
It was indeed scorching hot outside, making even the horses restless. Fortunately, the mountain villa wasn't too far away, and they arrived half an hour later.
