T'is a Pity

Contrary to what Prince Yi expected, the Emperor gave a wry smile and calmly said, "I cannot do that."

{...Not now...not anymore. I have so much to do...and there's Xing er' -...}

Remembering Lei Xing reminded the Emperor of the kissing incident, and a thought flashed across his mind, and without thinking, he asked, "Do you truly have feelings for her?"

Prince Yi blinked and was visibly taken aback by the question. As the Emperor saw Prince Yi's shocked expression, he also realized what he just asked and averted his gaze and frowned. He did not know why he had asked that question.

It was true that the thought of giving Lei Xing to his brother had momentarily crossed his mind the day before, but he never meant to ask that...And he definitely did not come here wanting to even consider that. He could not conceive actually giving her to him or anyone... but what if she wanted him?