If she were to arrange a list in her heart, it would definitely be Diana ≥ Olivia > Ais > Beatrice.

As for the Emperor and Louis?

That would be purely love by association.

She knew, back then, young Olivia worried about her father and sister. She didn’t want to see the two live such cruel lives.

Every night she couldn’t help them, that little child would cry silently.

But whenever she stood next to her father and sister again, she always wore a silly, adorable smile.

Did the Emperor know?

Of course, the Emperor knew.

Perhaps as she grew up, the little swan realized it too.

Nothing in the Imperial Palace could be hidden from the Emperor.

So the trapped father chose to let go.

He arranged for a trustworthy personal guard, quietly watching the young child leave the nest for a journey afar.

If not for this, just by her will, how could Ais have smoothly left the prison of Tino City?

Ais wasn’t entirely unaware.

Though the main part of her memory remained that part of the little swan’s long-divided memory, influenced by the Queen of Shadow Country, she was no longer the little swan.

Seeing family again always filled her with fear.

Fear of what, she didn’t know.

Afraid her father wouldn’t see her as his daughter?

Or afraid her sister wouldn’t see her as a sister?

Either way, it made her feel so suffocated she couldn’t breathe.

Just the thought that this possibility existed made her lose the desire to see them.

After all...

If such a situation truly arose, her very reason for existing in this world would be gone.

Olivia rolled her eyes.

She more or less sensed Ais’ thoughts.

After all, the memories this guy had were identical to her own.

Once she understood this, she patted her shoulder directly and said:

"Go back, Sister Wang guessed your existence."

Ais’ body froze, instinctively looking at the little swan.

The little swan smiled and said, "She hasn’t shown anything, so don’t you want to see her?

All these years, you haven’t truly met him even once, have you?

Don’t you want to see her? You must have a lot you want to say to her."

Ais’ gaze wavered as never before.

The little swan didn’t push her, just gave her time to think it over.

After a while, she awkwardly said:

"Is this okay?"

"There won’t be any problem!"

She fell silent again.

But Olivia knew, Ais had agreed to it.

"Then I’ll help you pack your things."

The little swan took charge readily.

Now she could finally take this awkward person back to see Father and Sister Wang.

This was historic progress.

That night.

Louis couldn’t sleep.

He kind of wanted to...

But Olivia and Ais were now in the same room whispering.

Who knew if they were asleep now.

But judging by their attitude, he surely wasn’t going to sleep with them tonight.

Once the moment was gone, recreating it would be as hard as reaching the sky.

But Louis wasn’t in a rush.

If there’s a first time, there’s a second time.

Just like cross-dressing, there’s either zero times or countless times.

And there’s some good news.

Before, whether it was Olivia or Ais, talking about doing that with him alone wasn’t easy.

But now, after crossing that line, it’s much easier to do it again.

Looking for either of them alone wouldn’t result in rejection anymore.

That was a good thing, a great thing.

Tossing and turning, he always thought of the scene of the two of them leaning against him, joking and laughing.

Then he truly had a sleepless night.

Just as he was contemplating the situation, he suddenly felt something silently creeping toward his room.

He raised an eyebrow.

Olivia?

Why come to him so late? Not afraid of being seen through?

"Louis, I’m here."

Louis curiously asked, "Why are you here at this hour? Weren’t you going to sleep with Ais?"

The little swan hesitated, momentarily choked on her words.

A moment later, she mumbled:

"I just missed you, came to have a look, didn’t I?"

Louis was momentarily shocked.

The little swan actually knew how to take the initiative now?

He felt a kind of indescribable emotion.

Had the little dummy wised up?

Finally, it wasn’t him taking the first step!

Then he immediately picked Olivia up and said:

"I’m... very happy today."

Louis’ eyes shimmered slightly.

Even though the room was dark, his eyes were as brilliant as the stars.

The little swan, on the other hand, looked a bit shy.

She turned her head and said:

"What’s there to be happy about?"

"This is the first time you’ve come to see me on your own."

He twirled the little swan around and said:

"I’ve actually been worried, worried you had some thoughts, because after all, the reason we came together was more about that wonderful night."

Louis felt his mouth go a bit dry.

The normally eloquent him found himself at a loss for words.

But he still voiced his thoughts:

"Sometimes I do feel a bit anxious, especially since you always have Beatrice on your mind, though it’s strange to say it this way..."

His voice carried a hint of helplessness.

Even though the other person was actually his dear wife, he couldn’t help but feel a bit jealous.

Jealous of Olivia’s attention on Beatrice.

Even though it was precisely because of this that they ended up together.

Olivia looked into Louis’s eyes, unable to say a word for a moment.

Her mouth moved slightly, and she said with difficulty:

"If you like it so much, next time I’ll find a chance to come to you..."

Olivia’s words were stuck in her throat.

She widened her eyes, but her gaze softened, letting Louis embrace her tenderness.

At some point, they were already entwined together.

In the chaos and turmoil, there was a world of upheaval.

After a long time, she gently pushed Louis and said:

"I have to leave, or else she might get suspicious."

Louis held her sweat-dampened head, kissed her forehead, and said:

"Hmm, you should go back first."

Although far from satisfied physically, his spirit was rarely content.

Perhaps sensing Louis’s body, she leaned against his chest and said:

"I’ll come looking for you when I have time. I’ll try harder next time."

Louis was even more surprised.

What was with the little swan today?

Promises followed one after another.

Not long after the little swan left, he heard another sound.

Louis: ...

What’s going on?

Why did Ais come over too?

Did they arrange this as a group?

But he couldn’t possibly refuse.

Even though he couldn’t experience the joy of having both together, the rare sight of them competing for attention inexplicably made him understand the ancient emperor’s happiness once again.

"During the day, we were together. You must have been very happy."

Ais’s somewhat cold voice rang out.

"It wasn’t just any happiness."

Louis chuckled and said, "After all, you’re usually so cold. Seeing you this enthusiastic is rare, of course I’m happy."

Ais hesitated for a moment and asked, "Am I really that cold?"

"Sometimes I have to keep making you..."

"Stop, don’t say anymore."

Ais’s face turned red instantly.

She bit her lower lip, then leaned close to Louis’s ear and said:

"How about I take the initiative today?"

Louis’s eyes lit up: "Won’t that wear you out?"

"It’s also compensation for you always protecting Beatrice."

She gritted her teeth and hugged Louis tightly:

"Let me take the lead tonight."

For a long time.

For a long time.

She sat weakly on Louis and said, "No, you’re cheating."

Louis looked innocent and said:

"What does it have to do with me?"

"Can’t you spare me even a little?"

She sighed and said, "But that’s it for today. She’s probably waking up soon, I have to return to my own room."

"Your own room?"

"She wasn’t sleeping with me."

"Huh? Didn’t you say you’d be in the same room to have a heart-to-heart talk?"

"No way, it’s just to avoid your continued excuses."

Ais said absentmindedly.

Louis nodded.

No wonder Olivia had just gone back and hadn’t even slept, and Ais came over.

Just as he thought this, Ais suddenly gave a mischievous smile and said:

"So, Louis, do you think I look like Ais?"

Louis: ...

"Ah???"

Wait a minute, let me think this through.

The person in front of him wasn’t Ais, but the little swan.

Then...

Who was the little swan just now?

After a long time, Louis let out a number:

"Six!"