A while later, a maid outside reported that someone had arrived at the Eastern Palace.

“Is that so? Hurry and let them in,” Bi Linglong said as she stood up. Just as she was about to head outside, she suddenly stopped and turned around to check herself in the mirror one last time, making sure there weren’t any blemishes. Then, she lifted her dress to rush out.

Rong Mo was incredibly shocked. What’s up with the crown princess? Is there really a need to be that excited when you’re greeting a subordinate?

The crown princess stopped her little sprint when she reached the guest room. She sorted out her dress, which had become a bit messy from running, and recovered her usual calm and graceful appearance. Then, she lightly cleared her throat and said, “Why did you come so early, sir…”

She froze halfway through her sentence, because she saw the people in the hall. It wasn’t the person she was expecting.

The two young men in the hall were seated and sipping...