"Ah, Lili, am I seeing things, or is that a sparkle in your eyes...?"
"The lights are too bright."
Lili quickly blinked her eyes, dispersing the watery shine that excitement had brought on.
Ziqing laughed heartily, then shook his outstretched hand and muttered,
"My arm's getting sore!"
Lili quickly chuckled and then took Ziqing's hand.
Ziqing pulled her up and dragged her into the ballroom...
"Brother Lu, how come you're here?"
"Old Mr. Wen sent an invitation to the Lu Family, and my name was included as well."
"You traveled from Xilin to Anlin just to wish Elder Wen a happy birthday?"
Lili was surprised, thinking Ziqing was someone who wouldn't let himself be tied down by political gains.
"I came for you."
"..."
"Such a grand banquet, and yet it doesn't seem like your kind of scene at all. Just as I thought... Despite being dressed so beautifully, you turned out to be the loneliest princess."
"..."
