Wu Meiying didn’t say anything at first, instead opting to ponder the other girl’s words. She looked at the garden, really looked at it. A colorful array of blossoms was interspersed through patches of finely raked sand and boulders. This zen garden was part of her personal building. Since she was considered important to the Wu Clan thanks to her foretelling ability, she had been given her own living space.
“I guess I understand how you feel. It must be difficult trying to find your place in Wu Jian’s life when he and I are always together. I know that, were our situations reversed, I might be feeling the same as you. But I think you’re looking at this the wrong way,” she said at last.
“I am?” asked Hou Jingshu.
“Yes.” Wu Meiying nodded, then paused to collect her thoughts. “The relatio
