Sang Luo opened the envelope, and a flicker of surprise crossed her face as she read its contents.
Fei Yuan leaned over for a look and smiled knowingly.
"See? The opportunity has arrived."
...
The Crown Prince had not yet come of age, so the women of the Eastern Palace were not required to sleep with him.
In the past, Prince Yun Hua would sometimes come to Sang Luo's room at night to sleep beside her. It was entirely innocent; they would simply get under the covers and sleep, with a long bolster pillow separating them like a line drawn down the middle.
Lately, however, Prince Yun Hua was clearly busy with other matters. Perhaps he was preparing for his coming-of-age ceremony in two months. Sang Luo hadn't seen much of him, which, conveniently, made it easier for her to come and go from the Imperial Palace.
