While She Was in His Arms

Lili rose from her bed, stretching her arms as she looked around her room. However, something felt off as she noted the alert presence of her usually lethargic servants who were murmuring in hush tones. Her curiosity piqued, she listened closely to their whispers, soon learning that they were discussing the breach of the Palace by an unknown intruder.

Desiring more information, Lili sought Eunuch Dom, flagging him down in the hallway. "What’s happening, Eunuch Dom?" she inquired curiously.

"Don't be impertinent, Lady Lili," Eunuch Dom cautioned, "Go to the Crown Prince, he needs to eat."

"Alright, where is he?" asked Lili, pondering for a moment before recalling the Prince's well-known love for the palace garden.

As she made her way to the garden, Lili greeted every servant she met, but received no response. She found herself reminiscing about her hometown and the warmth of the people there. Upon reaching the garden, she was met with an explosion of colors and fragrances, marveling at