The galaxy swayed, and a boat rested deep amidst the lotus leaves.
Shen Yinning reclined against the boat's railing, her gauzy attire gently draped over alabaster toes. Her jet-black hair cascaded downward, trailing the water's surface. Two small golden combs adorned with tassels at her temples refracted glimmers of light, and her delicately radiant face seemed to shimmer with golden hues. Her phoenix-shaped eyes evoked the tenderly flushed bloom of satisfaction following joy.
Lu Ying watched as she reached out to tease the lotus leaves and murmured, "The Spring Banquet, would you like to attend?"
The banquet was primarily to celebrate the triumph at the border, coupled with a feast for the newly appointed scholars of the imperial examination. Held by the Lishui River within the palace, it would not only welcome noble families and officials from the Capital but also renowned and illustrious figures from outer provinces.
