"Tomorrow let's go pick mushrooms and dig bamboo shoots. Whoever digs the most among you four will be rewarded." The Princess said with a smile.
"Wow!" The four maidservants exclaimed joyfully and were instantly filled with anticipation for tomorrow's outing.
Following the stone path ahead, the area gradually opened up. The wind carried the scent of flowers.
"Princess, look!" Chun Lan exclaimed softly, looking at the scenery ahead.
The Princess looked up and saw fireflies dancing in the distance.
"Extinguish the lanterns, leaving just one. Let's head to that pavilion." The Princess instructed.
Xia He carefully walked ahead, leading the Princess to the only pavilion by the lake. As she approached the pavilion, she was startled to find someone already there.
"Princess, there's someone there." Chun Lan whispered.
