บท 449: A Book About War

Xiao Hua quietly slipped into the large room and closed the door. She glanced around and placed the satin box on the table where the hydrangeas were. 

"Did the Crown Princess not like hydrangeas?" Xiao Hua wondered out loud whilst tilting her head. It was a beautiful flower, full of colors and life. "I think it was a gift too, but I'd have to ask the other maidservants who sent these."

Xiao Hua decided to save that task for later. She departed from the table and walked to the other side of the room. Lifting her wrist, she knocked upon the bedroom door.

"Crown Princess, are you alright?"

Xiao Hua heard a faint response that sounded similar to "Come in." Without wasting any more time, she wrapped her hand on the door handle and opened it. 

Stepping into the room, her eyes did a quick sweep, in case something needed to be addressed. Alas, nothing was out of place, except the Crown Princess who sat by the vanity with an open book.