Prince Min walked into the bridal chamber and stood by the door, observing the person inside, and suddenly feeling the clamor fade away.
Outside, the banquet and wine were in full swing, yet here, except for a chilling quietude, there seemed to be no one else. Oh, that person was sitting by the bed, holding a scroll, her eyes half-closed.
He walked over and took the scroll from her hands. She seemed startled awake, her eyes suddenly opened wide. Upon seeing him, her pupils betrayed a moment of frightened panic, and she stood up instinctively, twisting her hands.
Prince Min gave a slight tug at the corner of his mouth; he had thought she would remain as calm as undisturbed pond water.
He glanced down at the scroll in his hand; it was the Heart Sutra, which he placed on the table.
Princess Chongyang felt her mouth dry, secretly taking a breath before asking, "You've returned. Has the banquet outside ended?"
