A slight struggle, and the young girl's silky hair brushed past his handsome face, accompanied by a faint lotus fragrance.
The lotus, born at the top of its stalk, comes in single, multi-petal, layered, and tiered forms. It is an aquatic plant, preferring shallow waters such as marshes, lakes, and ponds. Its colors range from white, pink, deep red, to pale purple.
Blooming in season, it can be admired or used in medicine.
As recorded in "Love Lotus": "I only love the lotus that emerges unstained from mud, washing itself clean without being seductive."
Pei Wanmu was momentarily dazed, but quickly regained his composure. The lotus fragrance from this young girl seemed quite pleasing.
Seeing him struggling, Qinglian hurriedly helped, fearing he might fall.
After a few rounds, he was finally helped onto a round wooden stool to sit properly.
