"Greetings to the Emperor, your son pays respects to Father Emperor."
Zuo'er was dressed in a joyous yellow robe, with a small red vest over it. To Yun Jiao, this outfit looked like scrambled eggs with tomatoes, but to Yan Chi, it was a symbol of noble status. Around his waist hung a Ruyi Jade Button, personally placed by the Empress Dowager.
The child politely paid respects to his Father Emperor, looking absolutely adorable.
Xie Zhixing gave a nod and lifted him onto the kang to sit: "Do you like sleeping with your mother? When I'm not at Yongchen Palace, you're afraid of being apart from her, sticking with her all the time, wanting to compete with your father."
In Yongchen Palace, aside from maintaining the proper etiquettes, Xie Zhixing allowed the mother and son to address each other as you and me. It seemed like a royal family 'playing house,' enjoying ordinary family warmth in a confined space, which was a luxury.
