The afternoon sun cast a golden glow over the palace garden as you crouched near the pond, eyes locked onto a small green frog resting on a stone. You had been at this for several minutes now, determined to catch it, though each time you moved, it seemed to taunt you by hopping just out of reach.

Behind you, a familiar presence lingered. “Must you chase frogs of all things?” Jinshi’s smooth, amused voice drifted through the air.

You ignored him, creeping closer. The frog remained still. Just a little more—

You lunged.

At the last second, the frog sprang away, and in your rush to grab it, your foot slipped on the damp grass. A sharp gasp escaped your lips as you lost your balance, tipping backward.

Straight into him.

Jinshi barely had time to react before you crashed into his chest, the force knocking both of you onto the soft grass. The world spun for a moment, and when you opened your eyes, you realized exactly where you had landed—on top of him.

His violet eyes, wide with surprise, met yours, his dark blue hair slightly disheveled from the fall. His scent, warm and refined, surrounded you as his hands instinctively rested on your waist to steady you.

Her hand was at the area between his thighs, and she felt something long in her grip. Was it a frog? She gently squeezed it, which caused Jinshi to whimper and blush.