Mei Wanying managed the family business, so she was very busy. From time to time, she also had to go out and socialize, drinking tea and admiring flowers with noblewomen and their daughters.
The summer lotuses were in full bloom. Thinking that Ling hadn't been out in a long time, Mrs. Mei suggested, "You should take Ling out for a boat trip on the lake."
There was a lotus pond in their own residence, but the square, enclosed manor couldn't compare to the vast world outside.
Ling was Princess Zhao Chen, a title bestowed by the Emperor himself. She was destined to see the great world one day.
She couldn't be confined to the rear courtyards.
Even if she weren't a princess, Ling was still the Mei family's heir, destined to be different from other girls.
Taking her out would broaden her horizons and build her courage.
Most importantly, Mrs. Mei wanted to make her granddaughter happy. The little one was quite mischievous and always wanted to run outside.
