Manbao and Mingda were led here by Keke. Manbao was digging and didn't care much where she was, just following the direction scanned by Keke.
Mingda noticed, but she often came to the front hall to play with the Emperor. When she was younger, she even peed in the court hall, though she couldn't remember it—her mother told her about it.
The palace attendants following behind were hesitant to speak, but seeing the princess having so much fun, they hesitated to approach.
Hand in hand, the two followed Keke's guidance to a hall entrance. Manbao stared at the stone vats on both sides, dazed. "How come there are lotus flowers in the early spring?"
Mingda, well-versed, laughed, "This was cultivated by gardeners a few years ago. See how these lotus flowers are small and delicate, with slightly pointed petals. Don't they look like the lotus seat under the Buddha?"
Manbao thought for a moment and nodded, "They really do."
