"Young Madam, Young Master Shen Wu has sent an invitation."
"Mm."
A moment later, Song Lianhe looked up in confusion. "Young... Madam?"
Da Xi kept her gaze demurely lowered, her perfectly composed expression hiding a hint of awkwardness. "Even Grandmaster Lian has acknowledged you as the Young Madam. How could we dare to disrespect your status?"
Song Lianhe looked at her and shuddered. "Please, I'm begging you, just speak normally."
Da Xi's composure didn't last long. She dropped the act and sat down across from her. "What's the deal with that Shen Wu? He keeps finding excuses to see you! If you ask me, he has ulterior motives!"
Song Lianhe held a small apothecary's scale, placing the weighed ingredients into a ceramic jar.
"What does the invitation say?"
Da Xi took out the invitation and read it aloud. "His candy shop is having its grand opening, and he's inviting Mi— inviting the Young Madam to attend."
"A candy shop?"
