Hanzhou Path, Mingyue Prefecture, Xie Mansion, Inner Quarters.
Red candles illuminated the golden walls, yet the room was empty.
In the sweltering heat of August's dog days, even though the Xie Mansion had stored many ice blocks in its wide and deep cellar, the ladies still preferred not to stay indoors early in the day.
Pop, pop, pop...
The crisp sound of summer cooling spread out.
A maid carried a pot of iced green bean soup, and walked into the courtyard, slowly placing the pot on the stone table.
On top of the bean soup, dense ice blocks floated; in this blazing summer, just one look could make anyone's mouth water.
Meanwhile, another maid quickly placed the wooden tray down, took off the jade bowls, preparing to serve the green bean soup.
"Just leave it, my sister and I will handle it ourselves."
A young girl's voice rang out.
It was a fiery and smiling red-robed girl, a sparkle in her eyes like peach blossoms.
