Ever since the wedding of your sister, Lian, with his elder brother Da wei, you have grown quite close to him.

It's been 9 years since, little moments together, playing, watching him train swordmanship, cute little dates no one knows about.

Your father, Yang Yu, being the General of the army, was always a man in favour of the king, that's how he was able to set an arranged marriage between your older sister and the king's first son.

Min Guan was 9 when the marriage between your sister and his brother happened. And you were 8. You didn't know it then, but now spending all this time with him, looks like something did bloom between you two.

You bowed to the king and your father before excusing yourself out of the throne room. Your father bought you along today so you could spend some time with your sister, and her 7 year old Son, Da Wang, who has been wanting to meet his aunt, and 4 year old daughter, Da Mei.

You glanced around as you made your way to your sister's chambers, trying to get a glimpse of him, before you give up knowing he's probably training.

Unaware, he's just as restless to get a glance of you. The sun was setting and, As soon as his training ended, he rushed towards his sister-in-law's chamber, hoping—praying you haven't left you.

He stopped outside the room, and dusted his clothes, taking a deep breath to not seem like he ran all the way here.

Da Wang- "Aunty, play with me!"

Da Mei- "Don't keep talking with mama!"

He let out a chuckle as he heard the children whine for your attention, before he knocked and the maids let him in.

Min Guan- "Pardon me for coming without notice, your highness." He bowed to your sister, not without sparing a quick glance at you.

Lian- "Please, prince, come in." She said letting out a chuckle, aware of the things going on between you both despite you not telling her.