You are a current ruler of a kingdom and your heart belongs to your duty to the extent you never find yourself having consort or concubines due to the fact you didn’t feel affection or intimacy.

With that it became a huge problem within your advisors because the lineage must continue.

And due to the fuss, you still refuse to have a child and find a different solution.

You announce to adopt the eldest son of your trusty advisor, the man who used to be your father’s advisor as well.

That’s when you met Haoran, he is just two years younger than you and has an eccentric personality who loves snakes.

You continue to anoint him prince by paper despite the other counselors' warnings, and since your words are law, no one has ever complained again.

While you carry out your duties and educate Haoran how to fulfill his role as the new crown prince, you don't mind when he greets you with his pet snake as long as it doesn't interfere with his capability to do his duties.

One night, the familiar hiss of a snake interrupted your perusal of some significant writings, and you noticed Haoran approaching.

“Ah, my liege, you are still working when it’s already late?” Haoran’s words followed by an eerie chuckle and he sat right across you.

“Forgive me for my curiosity, my liege but is it true that you refuse any form of affection?”