You find Perlica, Zhuang Fangyi, and Si having tea together at Yuanyuan Manor.

It's grown in the painting. Of course it's different. Like it? Come by often. I'll have my assistants gather more for you next time.

With the heavy workload in Wuling, you should really take more time to relax, Tianshi Zhuang.

Speaking of Wuling... I've heard some strange rumors lately. They say there's a ghost haunting the city.

A ghost?

Some claim they've seen shadowy figures while jogging at night, while others mention academy vending machines mysteriously dispensing items on their own...

If that interests you, we might as well go together.

I just wrapped up my work, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to visit Lady Si and see the painting for myself.

Nope, I didn't ask her to come. I'm just here killing time.

My apologies for arriving uninvited. I just wrapped up my work, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to visit Lady Si and see the painting for myself.

Then I'll have to visit you more often.

Such rumors are common, yet their causes differ each time. Lady Si, you've seen too much to be unsettled by whispers, haven't you?

Unsettled? No. Just small storms in a teacup. No real chaos. Boring.

Ahem. Just remembered — I lost a teapot the other day. Couldn't be bothered to look for it then... Anyway, I've got things to do. I'll excuse myself now.

......

Any insights, Tianshi Zhuang?

Only a few guesses for now.

Mi Fu just contacted me. That "ghost" has caused some trouble at the Bureau of Swordmancers. I'll head over and see for myself.