*WARNING: The following content may contain sexual content.*

On the night of the full moon, several carriages rode toward the palace grounds. Once a year on the first full moon of autumn, the Empress Dowager invites all nobles and officials to the largest palace garden to celebrate her favorite season. The celebration includes many rare wines and delicacies for everyone to enjoy. The highlight of the event was Empress Dowager's gifts. Selected young ladies would receive priceless items design by the Dowager Empress herself. Many young noblewomen all hopes to be one of the few who get those gifts.

"Ruyi"

I was looking out the sheer curtains from within the large eight people sedan carriage. The sun was setting and the common people were still bustling about in the streets. Fascinated by the sound of the busy street, my attention had been distracted from the Prince beside me.

"We can go back home if you want"

The Prince was worried. Several days ago, the Prince had told me about the moon banquet. I had been surprised when he asked if I wanted to go. The question had confused me until he told me the Marquess and his family would be at the banquet as well. The Empress Dowager loves a crowded event so many nobles and officials usually bring their family.

I hadn't realized my hands were trembling until the Prince took hold of them. He said I didn't have to go to the banquet if I did not wish to. But if I didn't go, will it be a problem for the Prince? The Empress Dowager and the Emperor – won't they be offended?

"Ruyi never seen the full moon in the palace before" Despite being a Marquess' daughter, I've never been to any royal events. "Ruyi read that there is a mirror lake in the garden. The moon and the stars reflecting against the lake like an endless world...It must be beautiful... "

When the Prince suddenly smiled at me, I felt embarrassed.

"Does Ruyi want to sit by the lake?"

Feeling shy, I nod quietly.

"Then I will make sure our seat is closest to the lake" He lifted my cold hand to his lips and kiss it. "Is there anything else Ruyi wants?"

Feeling more embarrassed, I shook my head. It's dangerous to overstep and ask more. It's never good to be greedy.

"What should I do with you" He leaned down and pressed a kiss on my cool cheek. "My Ruyi"

Lately, the Prince called me his Ruyi or his Wang Fei. I never knew how to respond. My silence made him smile more while his lips went from my cheek to my lips. In the moving carriage, the Prince kissed me. The kiss had been sweet and slow until the Prince deepened it, taking my tongue in his mouth while he stole my breath away. Even when the carriage came to a stop and the coachman announced our arrival, the Prince kept our lips in a tight seal. Only when I become breathless and weak that he ended the kiss.

"Stay close to me Ruyi"

His hand was on my cheek while his thumb wiped my wet lips. My lips were now red because of his ravenous kiss.

"I don't want you going off with anyone"

Who would I go off with? I was not familiar with the palace ground and the rules of the place. I knew better than to go off on my own and cause trouble for the Prince.

"Do you understand, Ruyi?"

I nodded even though I didn't.