backyard with clusters of bamboo and tea blossoms sprawling across the ground. She recalled Yu Mu saying that unpruned tea flowers smelled most fragrant and looked loveliest.Nearby, she saw a white g...ered softly, "Although Your Excellency is of low rank now, everyone can see that the emperor has taken an interest in you. Given time, your status will surely rise."Qi Lin smiled slightly; she didn't...