The Prince's Little Palm-Sized Physician

[Two male leads + fictional ancient setting + both are hopeless romantics]

[Gentle yet domineering prince gong x beautiful, strong, tragic young physician shou]

Nan Zhao x Lin Xi

By chance, Lin Xi rescued Nan Zhao, who had been gravely injured, while gathering herbs in the mountains.

This man protected him, loved him, and taught him how to love. Nan Zhao's gentle advances drew Lin Xi in completely.

Nan Zhao was the first person in the world to offer him a little warmth.

He protected Lin Xi from abuse, cared for him despite his many scars, and softly told him:

"It's not your fault for having a kind heart."

"It's not your fault for being born a son."

"Don't be afraid. If it hurts, cry out."

After being trapped for so long in a bitter, freezing mire, Lin Xi plunged headfirst into this hard-won tenderness.

He was enamored with that light and dared to hope he could spend his life with this man.

But... the man who treated him with such tenderness was none other than Prince Huaian, whose power dominated the court and whom Lin Xi could never hope to reach.

He was someone Lin Xi could never aspire to... Lin Xi retreated. How could he ever be worthy?

An even more terrifying shackle bound him, body and soul.

Their stations were worlds apart, and fate pressed them toward tragedy.

Step by step, Lin Xi backed away, personally pushing away the only light that had ever shone on him.

Nan Zhao held the boy, who was retreating in panic, firmly in his arms. His voice was low, tinged with confusion and sorrow.

"Little Lin Xi, you were the one who said you wanted to be with me for the rest of our lives."

"So why have you changed your mind now?"