As Hwayeong smiled, as if to say, ‘Well, there’s nothing I can do about that,’ Sohwa quickly stepped in, growing urgent.
“Excuse me, but do you happen to know where we might find any more white flowers?”
The woman hesitated for a moment before replying softly, almost as if she were reluctant to say.
“There might still be some at Baekryeon Lodge(白蓮閣)... but I’m not sure if there are any left.”
The mention of ‘Baekryeon,’ meaning white lotus, left Hwayeong a bit puzzled.
But deciding it wasn’t worth interrupting, she remained quiet while Sohwa quickly responded.
“Baekryeon Lodge?”
“Yes. There are usually plenty of white flowers there.”
The woman laughed, saying it was fitting given the name, while Hwayeong pondered whether it really was.
But Sohwa seemed already set on heading there and promptly asked again.
“Sorry, Miss, but could you tell us where Baekryeon Lodge is?”
“You don’t know Baekryeon Lodge?”
“No, this is our first time in the palace.”
