The room was filled with such brilliant light that it chased away all darkness. At the center of the room sat a massive round cake, adorned with a painting of vast mountains and rivers, resting upon a grand rosewood table. Thin, delicate candles flickered atop it, creating a scene so beautiful it felt like a dream one feared to wake from.
The Young Emperor stood by the window, looking past the cake toward Xu Junjun’s bright, vivid features. His eyes suddenly grew moist, and he spoke in a choked voice:
"Sister Xu, is this the cake you told me about before?"
Chapter 365