Ever since that day when Zhang Yanjing quietly sounded out Ye Qiu's true thoughts, she had become much kinder to her, even willing to take her along when going out to socialize or for leisure.
Seeing that Zhang Yanjing was genuinely showing goodwill, and knowing she truly needed to learn, Ye Qiu followed her most of the time, though she was, after all, a Filial Daughter in mourning and had many occasions she had to avoid, so she did not always accompany her.
The Old Lady doted on her and often kept her by her side, even trying to introduce to her two other cousins who were studying at the academy, which troubled Ye Qiu greatly; over this, the Second Aunt, who had just returned from offering incense at the temple a few days ago, had given her a stern warning.
