Extra story: The first life, the darkened little prince, and the woman with ulterior motives

"J-just... because of my face..."

"What's wrong with your face? My mother said good-looking people have good hearts too. Faces don't lie. I can tell at a glance that you're a really, really good person. They bully you because they're jealous. It's not your fault."

It was the first time Zhou Yunshen had ever heard anyone say that.

He couldn't count on his birth mother. To protect herself, she would even stand by and watch others humiliate him.

Although his imperial father doted on him, the way he looked at him always made him uncomfortable.

It was as though he were a beautiful doll. If his face were ruined one day, that affection would vanish like smoke.

Jiang Shuyue was the first person who thought he was good-looking yet had no ulterior motives.

The feeling was entirely new to him.

Zhou Yunshen lowered his head and nibbled at the cold steamed bun.

Suddenly, the bun didn't seem so unpalatable anymore.

Jiang Shuyue said, "Lord System, has his darkness level gone down? Has my favorability gone up?"

The system said, "Mm-hmm, well done! You have to keep being nice to him!"

Jiang Shuyue nodded earnestly.

"Your Highness, I'm in charge of boiling water and brewing tea here. Whenever you have time, you can come find me."

"I'm a prince. Coming to the servants' quarters to see you for no reason would be against the rules. People would gossip."

She thought about it and realized he was right.

The Imperial Palace had countless people and prying eyes. It had already been difficult enough for her to get this position. Before she came, her aunt had specifically warned her not to stir up trouble and to abide by the rules.

A prince coming to the servants' quarters to see her every few days