A scandal spread through the household about Xue Rao, our family’s adopted daughter, and my eldest brother.
She had him so thoroughly bewitched that for days he neglected his younger siblings.
My second brother was furious and went to confront her.
Before long, he too was constantly visiting her waterside pavilion, with no thought for anyone else.
I decided to see this scheming creature for myself.
Gauze curtains veiled the pavilion, and laughter filled my ears.
Xue Rao greeted me with a smile.
“Why, Third Miss.
Which brother have you come to see?”