Chapter 315: Another Chance Encounter (1/2)
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, she was unable to read her mistress’ mind and decided to clear her doubts.
Bai Luochu was still in a daze and she spoke like a wooden puppet without a soul, ”It was fun but His First Highness didn’t say anything to me.”
Cai Ling felt a sense of disappointment after hearing Bai Luochu’s reply. She thought that the First Prince was an aggressive man but never expected him to chicken out during the trip.
If Pei Rumo were to hear Bai Luochu’s statement, his blood vessel would probably pop. He explained the true meaning of the Colored Lantern Festival and his meaning couldn’t be more clear. Anyone would be able to realize his intentions if they used half their brain to think. However, it was a pity his target was Bai Luochu as she only saw him as a friend.
After the Colored Lantern Festival, Bai Luochu continued her endless cultivation session as though she was trying to avoid something.
That was until Pei Rumo delivered another invitation card.
“Mistress, His First Highness delivered another invitation card. Do you wish to take a look?” Cai Ling could sense something wrong with her mistress but she didn’t dare to say anything about it in case she angered Bai Luochu. Now that Pei Rumo had finally sent an invitation card over, she finally dared to approach her mistress.
Bai Luochu behaved like a machine and she chewed her food methodically. She didn’t raise her head when Cai Ling placed the card down on the table. Without even opening the card, Bai Luochu said to Cai Ling, “As long as His First Highness sends an invitation card, accept them. There is no longer a need to consult me about it.”
Cai Ling was rather astonished at Bai Luochu’s attitude towards the First Prince, but she didn’t say anything about it. After all, she was merely a servant. Furthermore, her mistress had been acting strangely for quite some time and she wouldn’t be surprised if her mistress went over to the palace to persuade His Majesty to rescind the engagement.
As for the state of the First Prince’s residence, it was completely different from the general’s residence. Pei Rumo was busy with political affairs and seemed completely indifferent to the fact that he sent out an invitation card to Bai Luochu.
When she finally found some spare time, she entered Pei Rumo’s study room and reported, “Master, the things over at the Landscape Pavilion are in order. We are only waiting for Young Lady Luo Chu’s reply.”