"Mei Meili," the Crown Prince called to her as the carriage finally came to a halt.
She pulled the curtain aside and peered out of the carriage window.
Finally! Purple Cloud Temple.
It felt like such a long time since she had last visited. So much had happened since that young, veiled girl had been here, accompanied by all five of her brothers. Back then it had felt like the most exciting trip ever, being allowed out of the house to go somewhere, anywhere was wonderful!
She climbed out of the carriage box, Tricky touching his nose to her calf, gently letting her know he was there and coming too.
The Crown Prince waited to help her down, offering her his hand once again.
She nodded her thanks, climbing down from the platform and releasing the Prince's hand as soon as she politely could.
If she thought releasing his hand quickly would deter him, she was vastly underestimating his determination, he thought with amusement.
