It was night at Shen Garden.
Shen Yinning was dining with Lu Ying, but halfway through, Haitang rushed in and whispered a few words by her ear.
Shen Yinning gracefully wiped her hands. "Your Highness, allow your humble wife to step out and change her attire."
The mistress and maid arrived at the corner of the corridor, where Rui Zhu was already waiting.
Shen Yinning smiled faintly. "Sister Rui Zhu."
Rui Zhu rolled her eyes. "Who are you calling sister?! I don't want a cheap woman like you as a sibling! A seductive fox like you, not only surviving His Highness's hand but even earning the favor of the Empress Dowager! Shen Yinning, what kind of beguiling potion have you fed them?!"
Shen Yinning maintained her smile. "Tonight's invitation, Rui Zhu, was not for quarreling. Haven't I told you before in the dungeon that I'd help you win His Highness's favor? Tonight, I'm here to fulfill that promise."
"Fulfill it for me?"
