Rebirth of the Duke's Daughter and the Little Imperial Uncle

Chapter 88 First Meeting (2)

Rewinding to many years ago, Qin Yaoyao was only six years old, like a delicate flower bud. On that day, the sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze caressed every corner of the palace. Qin Yaoyao followed her mother into the palace to pay her respects to the Empress.

When Qin Yaoyao witnessed her mother chatting happily with the Empress, her young heart gradually became filled with boredom. So, she obediently asked her mother for permission and went to play in the Imperial Garden by herself with light steps. Just then, a towering tree not far ahead caught her eye. She saw a small figure busy doing something on the treetop. Driven by curiosity, Qin Yaoyao couldn't help but walk forward to find out what was going on.

Arriving under the big tree, Qin Yaoyao raised her innocent face and shouted upwards, "What are you doing up there?" Her voice was clear and melodious, like a string of silver bells echoing in the air.

The little boy in the tree turned around at the sound, his gaze meeting that of the little girl below. He wondered to himself, "Whose little girl is this? She's so pretty and adorable." After a moment's thought, he nimbly leaped down from the tree, landing steadily in front of the little girl. He slowly opened his palm, revealing a few small, delicate bird eggs, and replied with a smile, "I was collecting bird eggs."

The little girl gazed at the bird egg in the little boy's hand, her eyes sparkling with sincere admiration. She exclaimed from the bottom of her heart, "Wow, you're so amazing! Such a tall tree, and you're not afraid at all!" Her words revealed her respect for the little boy's brave and fearless spirit.

The little boy straightened his chest, his face beaming with pride, and declared loudly, "Of course! I'm not afraid at all! Because I'm a real man! When I grow up, I'll definitely become a mighty general!" Hearing this, the little girl looked up, her gaze falling on the confident and courageous boy before her. She thought to herself, "Wow, this little brother is so handsome!" Then, her large, bright, jewel-like eyes sparkled with endless admiration as she stared intently at the little boy, as if he were her greatest hero. This fervent and sincere gaze instantly gave the little boy an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. At the same time, an indescribable yet exquisitely beautiful emotion, like a tender bud quietly sprouting in spring, slowly grew and spread deep within his heart.

Just then, the little boy turned to the little girl beside him, smiled, and asked, "I'm going to bake some delicious bird eggs. Do you want to come with me?" The little girl's already curious eyes widened, and she asked expectantly, "I...can I really come with you?" Seeing the little boy nod affirmatively, the little girl immediately jumped up with joy, cheering, "Yay! I want to go! I want to go!"

Having said that, the little boy tightly grasped the little girl's soft hand and led her to a nearby open space. Upon reaching their destination, the little boy skillfully lit a campfire and then carefully placed the bird eggs on a rack to roast slowly. The little girl sat quietly beside him, watching the little boy's practiced movements with rapt attention, her eyes filled with envy. The whole scene was so peaceful and serene, like a beautiful and moving painting.

Before long, the fragrant roasted bird eggs were finally ready. The two sat down on the ground, overjoyed, savoring their hard-earned treat while happily chatting about their thoughts and dreams. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, only their innocent laughter echoing in the air…