As Harmony and I were were taking a stroll (散步) through the gardens admiring the fake peonies that were so similar to the people in the palace, flashy and beautiful but fake. Even though the view was spectacular and breath taking....Everything was fake and planned...I miss the simple daisies and dandelions outside of my home, blowing every single dandelion making a wish but then sister, would get angry at me which resulted in Father and Mother shunning.....
But I'll never be able to leave, his majesty noticed me, he would be sad... My thoughts were interrupted as I heard a sound on one of the "hills", more like dirt mounds that were made. I turned around, the sight that greeted me made me lower my guard. What was a child doing here? There was a little boy around 9 or 8 climbing the mound then my body immediately moved without thinking when his little leg slipped and he fell on top of me. As Harmony and the servants races to us, another servant quickly apologized to us. It turns out the little boy with mature and expressive eyes was the rumored 4th son of his majesty. I saw myself in him, especially the thin form as a result of a lack of nutrition and the eyes that showed knowledge beyond his age. Hong Er (鸿儿), since his majesty's last name is Hong. He was the unwanted product of a drunk night between his majesty and a ugly plebian when he was drunk. He murdered the woman, Hong Er was a black spot on his record, an embarrassment of the Imperial family. But it still angered me on how he was treated, he barely had anyone looking after him, his clothes were shabby almost as if it were a servants, and he also suffered from malnutrition. I bet he was treated as I was when I was unknown, that fact made me clench my fist in rage but I couldn't show my anger since he was terrified that I was to punish him. So I loosened my hand and raised it, I knew because of the way he flinched he expected it to be slapped but I instead gently caressed his cheek as his eyes watered in shock as if he was not use to the treatment.
"Your highness, what are you doing there?" I asked him gently careful not to set off alarms in the frightened child and raising his guard. I didn't want him to bottle it all up like I did, like his majesty. He would always seem so distant, so cold, and emotionless...I suppose it's what his job commanded...Being suspicious of everyone, afraid that your next meal would be poisoned and losing favor with the Emperor. Another similarity between the three of us. I wonder if the price is worth it? Is it worth being the Emperor of it results in the lack of faith in humanity and stalked by paranoia?
"I wanted to see the Imperial father (父黄), I have never seen him..." He trailed off, at least he doesn't hate his majesty, at least he has a trace of happiness and child like essence.
"Next time come find me, and we'll go together to look at him-" my words interrupted by his stomach's growling as his face turned a pink brighter than Consort Li's robes as Harmony and I chuckled.
"And also when you become hungry come find me and we'll eat together." I was taking a risk, I knew this would make his majesty angry that I dug up his last no secret remains a secret forever and no stone will remain unturned.
I do not regret it as there was a bright sparkle in his eyes when he asked "Really?" and I nodded yes in return.
~A/N~
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