Chapter 150

Prologue When the late-spring breeze swept through the floral-scented gates of the Prince's Mansion, it still carried the lingering fragrance of the West Mansion's Chinese flowering crabapples. Su Qingwan was sitting by the window, embroidering a fine silk sachet with dense stitches depicting twin lotus blossoms in full bloom. Hearing familiar footsteps echo down the corridor, she raised her eyes to see Xiao Jingyuan walking in draped in the colors of a setting sun. Dust still clung to his dark brocade robe, yet a smile danced in the corners of his eyes. "What are you busy with again?" Rising, she stepped forward to untie his cloak, her fingertips brushing against his slightly chilled neck. "I prepared your favorite crabmeat lion's head meatballs today. Wash your hands quickly and come eat."