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## Chapter 14: Gift

Rewards 15
File:Water Sword.png Water Sword
File:Water Hairpin.png Water Hairpin
Rewards 30
File:Water Shoes.png Water Shoes
File:Water Robe.png Water Robe
Rewards 45
File:Star 5 Debris.png Star 5 Debris 20

## 14-1 Reason

You promised the prince that you would play with him if he caught butterflies. You didn't tell him who you were and thought he may take some time to find out. Unexpectedly, he came so soon.

Crown Prince
Where is she? Player, get out! Let's playagain!
Emperor
How dare you! She is your eldership, how can you address her name?
He broke in and saw his father whom he hadn't seen for a long time. He stopped there tamely and was seemingly afraid of the emperor.

Crown Prince
Fa…Father.
Emperor
Why didn't you have dinner in your own bedroom now? Wh are you here making all these noises?
Due to your special identity, you had seen different sides of him, be it gentle, solemn, hostile and approbatory. This was your first time seeing him be a serious father.

Choose an option
Ease the tension
Wait and see
### Option A (14-1)

*Innocent +5*
Player
Don't be angry, Your Majesty. I told the prince to come and play with me when he is available.
Emperor
Even so, he shouldn't have broken in. Is this what your teacher has taught you? If you continue behaving like this, how can I let you accede to my throne?
### Option B (14-1)

You felt that this father and his son were as close as common ones. The emperor may scold you if you try to help him. So you kept quiet to wait and see.

Emperor
Do you forget manners and etiquette? Is this what you teacher has taught you? If you continue behaving like this, how can I let you accede to my throne?
### Conclusion

While the emperor scolded him, he was lowering his head and his small hands clenching into fists.

Player
OK, I heard that our prince likes sour and sweet desserts. There are hawthorn cakes made by Honglian. Come and try some.
Since the emperor didn't stop you, you pulled the prince by your side and gave him the cakes. He was uneasy, but he couldn't help to try them at the sight of these yummy cakes.

Emperor
(Frowned) Why are you gobbling? You didn't use much at dinner, did you?
Crown Prince
Father…My nanny said that I shouldn't eat fully, because hunger can remind me of the misery of the past and remember the happiness of today.
Player
How can she do this to you? You are growing and need enough nutrition. She shouldn't teach you frugality during this period. Where is she? Fetch her here to explain herself.
Emperor
The prince has been here for a while. Why is there no servant coming to look for him? Where are they?
Player
Speaking of which, he was alone last time when I ran across him. Those maids and nannies must be goofing around and don't take the prince seriously! You should punish them, Your Majesty!
Emperor
(Sneered) There must be someone behind them. Otherwise, how dare they be so negligent?

## 14-5 Strict Father

The prince was very well-behaved in front of the emperor. You asked Honglian to cook some dishes for him. Not until he was full did you send him back to East Palace.

Emperor
Wang Quan, issue my order: the prince's nanny is negligent. Give her thirty-caning punishment and exile her from the palace. Other servants are not allowed to get their salary for three months.
Wang Quan
Don't be angry, Your Majesty. I will issue it now.
Player
I think you still care about him. Last time, the prince told me that you only love the princess. Now I can tell that there is no difference between a serious father and a patient one.
Emperor
He is my only son. How is it possible that I don't love him? But he is my heir and will accede to my throne. I must be strict with him. However…
Player
However, the empress seemingly misunderstands you.
There was some coldness appearing in his eyes, but he didn't get angry with your interruption.

Player
I have talked to him several times. Though he is naughty, he is
a good kid.

Player
However, the empress seemingly misunderstands you.
There was some coldness appearing in his eyes, but he didn't
get angry with your interruption.

Player
I have talked to him several times. Though he is naughty, he is a good kid. If you can teach him by yourself sometimes when you are available, he will make progress.
Emperor
I thought he was my prince and no one dared to ignore him. Even though I gave him a cold shoulder, he would be well taken care of. Now it seems that the empress still has concerns.
Player
The prince is not her son, so it's normal that the empress can't treat him with patience.
Emperor
How about you? You don't have your own child, either. Why can you treat him patiently? Or did Lady Lan in the Limbo Palace tell you something?
Choose an option
Admit it
Dodge his question
### Option A (14-5)

*Innocent +5*
Player
Well, nothing can be hidden from you. I was led into the Limbo
Palace by accident that day, and Lady Lan helped me. So l
should take care of her son in return.

Emperor
Really? You are grateful indeed.
Player
And it's not just for Lady Lan. I also don't want your only son to be misled and disappoint you.
### Option B (14-5)

Player
Nothing can be hidden from you. I just don't want your only son to be misled and disappoint you.
### Conclusion

Emperor
Alright, you go and see him more when you are available. His mother has not been by his side since he was little. He must miss her very much.
You could tell that he didn't hate Lady Lan from his tone, so you were curious. But you didn't ask him. You agreed to his request and walked him out.

## 14-6 Maternity

Player
Honglian, do you think whether it's lucky to be born in the royal family or not?
Honglian
I don't know. But I think I'm happy to be your maid rather than someone else.
Player
You are making fun of me. Well, it's chilly. Fetch me some warm clothes.
Tips
 Innocent
 Sweet
 Warm
Player
Honglian, you can make some more snacks and send to the little prince some tome.
Honglian
No problem. You are so nice, my lady.
Player
Don't make fun of me. I just try my best to help.