Little Jingkong was playing joyfully with the Little Prince, their laughter audible from a distance.
Back in the palace, the Little Princess never behaved so childishly; she always put on a mature front, feigning gravity beyond her years.
The two children were chasing the sporadic twinkle of fireflies in the courtyard, oblivious to the approach of someone.
Zhang Dequan was the first to notice His Majesty, and he hastily bowed.
His Majesty raised his hand, gesturing for him to stand aside.
Zhang Dequan stepped to one side.
The two continued their pursuit, the Little Princess running ahead. Unaware, she bumped into His Majesty's thigh.
Little Jingkong, unable to stop in time and trying to avoid crashing into her, swerved to the side, colliding with His Majesty's other thigh instead.
His Majesty had met Little Jingkong only twice before.
