When Bai Luochu’s figure finally disappeared from his sight, Pei Rumo reluctantly ordered Ming Lu to steer the carriage back to the First Prince’s residence.

As soon as Bai Luochu returned to the residence, Cai Ling welcomed her back. "Mistress, was the boat ride interesting? Did the First Prince say anything to you?”

Cai Ling might be an orphan but she understood the Cloud Water Nation’s tradition. When she heard the fireworks exploding in the sky, she realized that it was the Colored Lantern Festival and thinking about how Pei Rumo extended an invitation to Bai Luochu, she immediately understood his intention. However,...