Chapter 206 - 204: Should He Forgive Her Just Because She Lowers Her Head?
De Sun entered to report: "Your Highness, Lady Shen sent Miss Haitang with a letter for you."
Lu Ying set down the vermillion pen and opened the letter presented by Haitang.
Sure enough, the handwriting in the letter belonged to Shen Yinning, inviting him to Golden Splendor tomorrow, claiming she wanted to give him a New Year’s gift.
She had put great thought into it, choosing the expensive Chengxin Hall Paper—smooth and lustrous, thin yet sturdy like jade. On the paper, lines of heartfelt golden hairpin calligraphy expressed the grievances and longing she had felt during this time.
The paper was faintly scented with her usual peach blossom fragrance. As he leafed through the pages, the subtle aroma wafted toward him as if she were standing vividly before him, her delicate expressions resembling tender peach blossoms in early spring. That faint and lingering scent seemed to ensnare his sleeves and nose, as though she herself was softly begging him to accompany her to the feast tomorrow.
Lu Ying raised his eyes to Haitang: "What has your mistress been busy with these days?"
Haitang replied respectfully: "Mistress recently invited an experienced master to teach her how to perform the Fire Pot each day."
She knew her mistress’s affairs were practically transparent before the Crown Prince.
Be it learning the Fire Pot or reserving Golden Splendor, not a single thing could escape his notice.
Rather than lie, it was better to answer truthfully.
Lu Ying stroked the letter paper.
That vixen—not only reserving the restaurant but also learning the Fire Pot...