The matter of Shui State required an investigation, and it would also take time to travel back and forth, so there likely wouldn't be an answer anytime soon. Su Xinyi decided to put the matter aside for now and concentrate on preparing for the Chinese Valentine's Day banquet.
In front of others, the Crown Prince maintained a serious and proper disposition day after day, but at night, it was as if he became a different person altogether. Su Xinyi always felt that the Crown Prince had changed, and that she had changed along with him.
Was it necessary to discuss these matters every night?
Yes, the Crown Prince said, it was necessary.
What else could she do but to keep him company?
After all, aside from her, there was no one else in the Eastern Palace.
In an instant, Chinese Valentine's Day arrived. Su Xinyi got up early along with the Crown Prince. She had just finished changing her clothes when she saw the Crown Prince handing her a palm-sized brocaded gold box.
