I shared my thoughts with Bao Xi, who pondered for a moment before saying, “That’s because Bao Xi’s father and mother went to a very, very far place not long ago, and Bao Xi is an only child.”
This “very far place” was likely a way to comfort him—a lie. It seems the previous emperor and empress are no longer alive. Bao Xi, like me, is an orphan. The bloodline of Cloud Moon Kingdom is indeed thin; no wonder it has always been ranked last among the four countries.
A moment later, I asked, “Bao Xi, how old are you?”
Bao Xi swallowed his pastry and replied cheerfully, “Bao Xi is fourteen years old!”
I realized he was two years younger than me, though still a bit older than I imagined. Fourteen and still this cute—people in ancient times seem to mature slowly… truly a young emperor.
Speaking of which, who was the Luo Yan that Bao Xi mentioned this morning? I paused, mustering courage to ask: “Bao Xi, who is the Luo Yan you called this morning?”
Perhaps I asked something I shouldn’t have. Bao Xi’s lively eyes dimmed, looking like he was about to cry. A sense of guilt surged within me. “If you don’t want to tell me, then don’t. Don’t cry.”
Bao Xi shook his head, put down his snack, and slowly said: “Luo Yan, a girl I’ve liked for a long time, about your age, looking exactly like you. Only, Luo Yan’s personality is just the opposite of yours. Since childhood, my body was always weak, often bedridden. Therefore, my father arranged a medical lady to take care of my needs, and she was Luo Yan.
Under her care, my health gradually improved, and I discovered I had fallen in love with her. When I told my father, he opposed our marriage.” Hearing Bao Xi, I realized this kid’s first love started too early.
I snapped out of it to see Bao Xi crying, large tears falling. I panicked and hurriedly wiped his tears with my sleeve.
His voice became hoarse but continued: “Later, someone told my father that Luo Yan was executed. I didn’t believe it. I’d rather believe she was temporarily out of the palace. I know Luo Yan will return one day!”
