Spring had fully arrived, and the accumulated snow had melted, leaving not a trace of white anywhere.
However, the Listening Snow Lake still held a bit of winter’s tail; the eunuchs had stored ice in the cellars and decorated the banks with it each day. Having been confined to her quarters, Bai Wutong had never seen the lake’s famous beauty. On her first day of freedom, she couldn't wait to bring Chan'er and Yingchun to enjoy the scenery.
Regrettably, though some snow remained, it was far from the magnificent spectacle she had envisioned. Bai Wutong sat on a stone bench and let out a long sigh. "I missed it, after all."
Chapter 101