Xiao Jizi burst into a cough, suddenly at a loss for words.
He hated his own incompetence, wishing nothing more than for His Majesty to be there to comfort his master and make him smile through his tears.
He pinched himself, forcibly perking up, and squeezed out a faint smile, "I imagine the master is overly missing his parents and elder brother, causing distress. Master, you are blessed with both wisdom and fortune. Let this servant speak boldly—your parents and elder brother are surely as fortunate as you. They love you dearly and would never wish to see you in sorrow. Master, as you search for them, they must be searching for you too?"
"Really?" Lian Hua asked blankly, her eyes red-rimmed.
