At those words, the Crown Prince's gaze shifted slightly.
He unconsciously rubbed the red envelope in his hand, something stirring faintly in his heart.
He replied softly, "Thank you... Little Uncle."
Bang-
Bang-
Cui Rong glanced out the window. "Your Highness, they're setting off fireworks outside."
He turned to look at him.
Then he suddenly asked, "Your Highness, would you like to watch the fireworks together from the city wall?"
The Crown Prince went still.
He raised his eyes to Cui Rong.
"All right," he replied.
On the city wall.
Bang!
The Crown Prince had only just arrived when someone suddenly tossed a string of firecrackers at his feet.
He instinctively stumbled back a step.
Straight into Cui Rong's arms.
"Careful, Your Highness," Cui Rong said, steadying him.
He turned toward the culprit on the other side of the wall.
There was a hint of reprimand in his voice. "Xuan'er, don't tease your Elder Imperial Brother."
"Tsk."
Prince Xuan leaned against the wall, his face full of disdain. "How was I supposed to know he was such a coward?"
Seeing that he felt no remorse, Cui Rong frowned slightly. "This isn't about being a coward. What if he got hurt?"
"All right, all right. You're such a nag."
Prince Xuan looked thoroughly annoyed. "I won't throw any more. Happy now?"
Cui Rong was not satisfied with his attitude and wanted to say a few more words, but then the Crown Prince tugged at his sleeve.
He fell silent despite himself.
"Sixth Imperial Brother, are you playing with firecrackers?"
The Crown Prince looked at Prince Xuan.
Then he suddenly said, "I've never played with them before. Could you teach me?"
Prince Xuan seemed not to have expected him to say that and froze for a moment.
He looked at him, suspicion