After the old woman, Li, held her hand and spoke to her at length for half the evening, the rest of the time was spent weeping.,Day after day, amidst their shared meals, lodgings, and travels, as they engaged in leisurely pursuits like drinking tea, playing chess, and chatting, the two grew closer and closer…,The girl's smile was radiant and bright, unlike the wooden doll-like maidens confined within the inner courtyard. It was so unrestrained and bold.。