Seeing her elder brother chatting so happily with someone, Xue Ke poked her head out and looked over curiously.
A single glance left her stunned, Sunday's reflection filling her eyes.
Whatever had crossed her mind, her cheeks suddenly flushed faintly, and she shyly lowered her head.
Sunday noticed Xue Ke's unusual reaction. Unsure what had gotten into the child, he walked up to Xue Qinghe and looked at her.
"Your Highness, why not introduce this young lady to your humble servant?"
At Sunday's words, Xue Qinghe tapped his forehead as though realization had only just dawned on him, then turned and quickly walked over to Xue Ke.
"Just look at my memory. Sir, this is my younger sister, the most beloved person in our Heaven Dou Empire, our little princess, Xue Ke."
When Xue Ke heard Xue Qinghe call her the most beloved person, her already rosy cheeks turned so red they looked ready to drip blood.
She shyly raised her eyes to glance at Sunday, took a deep breath, and dipped into a slight curtsy before him.
"Greetings, sir. I am Xue Ke."
With that, she ran behind Xue Qinghe and hid.
Sunday had been about to greet her, but her reaction left him frozen in place for a moment, unsure what to say.
Rather than scolding Xue Ke, Xue Qinghe affectionately stroked her little head.
"Please don't hold it against her, sir. Xue Ke grew up in the palace and knows very little of the outside world. She can't help being a little nervous around strangers."
"You're worrying too much, Your Highness. Princess Xue Ke is so clever and adorable. How could I bear to blame her?"
Hearing Xue Qinghe's explanation, Sunday smiled and waved a hand at her. How old was Xue Ke, anyway? Why would he