Every time the prince opens his eyes, he sees

Lu Yaoyao wore a garland and smiled like a carefree child. She turned around and asked Qi Xuan, "Does it look good?"

"You look beautiful, Yaoyao is the most beautiful." Qi Xuan's eyes were full of doting, as if he wanted to engrave this moment in his heart forever.

They played on the grass, their laughter echoing in the open sky and earth, attracting a few curious birds to watch.

When Lu Yaoyao was tired from playing, she snuggled up to Qi Xuan and quietly watched the clouds floating in the sky.

"Qi Xuan, what do you think is on the clouds?" Lu Yaoyao asked curiously.

"Maybe there is another world, maybe there is us in a parallel world." Qi Xuan answered softly, his eyes gentle and profound.

This was what He Yaoyao taught him before, saying that the world is infinite and the universe is vast. In addition to this world, there may be parallel worlds.

Lu Yaoyao nodded, as if she was traveling in the world above the clouds in her imagination.

After a while, she suddenly sat up and looked at Qi Xuan seriously, "Qi Xuan, if one day I forget everything again, including you, what will you do?"

Although Qi Xuan was joking, he felt a pang of pain in his heart, "Then I will never enter your world again, and you will never remember me again."

"You are so bad." Lu Yaoyao was so angry that she hit him. Her nose turned red and her face turned to the side.

Qi Xuan hurried to coax her, "Be good, don't be unhappy. I lied to you. How could I bear to ignore you? If you forget me, I will find another way to re-enter your world and let you and I have new and beautiful memories."

Lu Yaoyao didn't listen. She stood up, stroking her chest with her hand and said, "I don't know why, but I feel a little uncomfortable here, as if something is leaving me."

Qi Xuan's eyes dimmed. Could it be that she sensed that he was going to leave her and had telepathy with him?

Both happy and sad.

He reached out and gently held Lu Yaoyao's hand.

Lu Yaoyao felt the warmth coming from her hand, and her heart softened. "Qi Xuan, no matter who else, you will never leave me, right?"

"Yes." This time, he was finally firm and did not hesitate, even if it meant deception.

Lu Yaoyao became happy again.

They continued to enjoy the rare quiet time on the grass until the sun set and the sky was dyed with gorgeous sunset glow.

Qi Xuan helped Lu Yaoyao stand up, and the two walked side by side on the way home. Their backs stretched out in the afterglow of the setting sun, looking particularly warm and beautiful.

At night, Lu Yaoyao refused to sleep and was in high spirits. She kept pulling Qi Xuan to talk to him.

"Qi Xuan, tell me a story to put me to sleep, even a joke is fine."

Qi Xuan raised his chin slightly and said, "I'm not good at telling jokes, but I can tell you a story."

"Once upon a time, there was a bastard. Because his mother had died, he was of low status, had an eccentric personality, was quiet, and didn't know how to read people's expressions and curry favor. Therefore, he was not favored at home. Not only did he suffer from hunger and cold, but he was also often framed and beaten by his mother's children. Once, he was driven out and walked alone in the snow and ice. He went without food for several days and nights and eventually fainted."

"When he woke up, he was already in a wooden house. There was a warm fire there, and there was a bright and graceful girl. The girl served him porridge and taught him medicine. He thought he was dreaming and was in a trance for many days. Only later did he realize that he had met a fairy."

"The girl not only saved his life, but also taught him many survival skills and medical techniques. Gradually, the bastard found himself falling in love with the girl. However, the good times didn't last long. The boy's father fell ill, and out of filial piety, he and the girl agreed to go back together to treat his father."

"After my father was cured, he discovered that the girl was the one being sought by the newly-crowned prince in the capital. In order to curry favor with the powerful, he sent someone to notify the prince in the capital and had the girl taken back."

"And then, they separated?" Lu Yaoyao felt sad when she heard this.

"Yes, the bastard had no power and could never touch the girl. He worked hard to climb up the ladder, becoming treacherous and scheming. After years of planning, he finally brought down his legitimate mother and those self-proclaimed noble legitimate sons and daughters, and became the head of the family. But just when he thought he finally had a chance to get close to the girl, he received the tragic news of her death."

"What bad news?" Lu Yaoyao nervously held Qi Xuan's hand, staring at him without blinking, afraid of missing any details.

Qi Xuan's eyes flashed with sadness, and he continued, "She died. When the bastard heard the tragic news, he was disheartened and chose to leave home, living in seclusion alone."

After the story was finished, the room fell into silence. Lu Yaoyao's eyes were slightly red, as if she was touched by the deep love and tragedy in the story.

"Qi Xuan, this story is so sad. That bastard was so pitiful. He gave so much, but in the end he couldn't find his beloved girl." Lu Yaoyao's voice was choked with sobs.

"I don't like this ending. Can you tell me a different story?"

Qi Xuan gently embraced her in his arms and stroked her hair tenderly, "Yaoyao, this is just a story. In reality, I won't let you become the girl who loses everything. I will use my all to protect you and prevent you from getting hurt."

Lu Yaoyao snuggled in Qi Xuan's arms, feeling his firm commitment and warm embrace, and the uneasiness in her heart gradually dissipated.

"Qi Xuan, I believe in you. No matter what happens in the future, we will face it together and go through it together." Lu Yaoyao's voice was full of trust and determination.

"Okay, as long as Yaoyao is willing, I want to stay with you forever."

"Okay, go to bed, it's too late." Qi Xuan patted Lu Yaoyao's back gently, as if coaxing a child to sleep.

Under his comfort, Lu Yaoyao's eyelids gradually became heavy, her breathing became even, and she finally fell into a deep sleep.

Qi Xuan looked at her peaceful sleeping face, feeling mixed emotions.

He gently pulled out his arm, covered Lu Yaoyao with the quilt, then quietly got up, walked to the window, and stared at the night sky outside.

The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on his face and reflecting the deep worry in his eyes.

"I'm sorry, Yaoyao, I may not be able to fulfill my promise." Qi Xuan murmured in a low voice, his voice full of helplessness and reluctance.

However, Lu Yaoyao seemed to sense something strange about Qi Xuan. Even in her dream, her brows were slightly furrowed, as if expressing her uneasiness.

Qi Xuan's heart tightened, and he hurried back to the bed, holding her hand, trying to convey his warmth to her so that she could feel his company even in her dreams.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone into the house through the window, Lu Yaoyao woke up.

She opened her eyes and saw Qi Xuan sitting beside the bed, looking at her gently.

"Qi Xuan, why are you up so early?" Lu Yaoyao's voice still had a hint of sleepiness.

"I want to see you wake up." Qi Xuan replied with a smile, as if last night's worries had never existed.

Lu Yaoyao felt warm in her heart, sat up and snuggled in Qi Xuan's arms.

She felt Qi Xuan's heartbeat and warmth, and her heart was filled with a sense of security.