The Tyrant and His Little Firefly

[It's winter, come have a little sweet treat~] Xue Pei is a firefly. He has only just learned how to take human form, and he's not very good at it. Sometimes he even trips. Xue Pei doesn't mind the stumbles. He has more important business to take care of: summer nights are almost here, and he needs to recover his lost treasure. Back when his magic was weak, humans forcibly took the pearls and jade he'd saved up and used them all to decorate the imperial palace. So Xue Pei disguises himself as a guard and sneaks into the palace, setting his sights on the most exalted man in all the realm: the one sitting on the dragon throne. Xue Pei's eyes light up. The gemstones set into it gleam brilliantly. So big, so beautiful! - Xiao Anli is a notorious tyrant. He ascended the throne as a young man, using an iron fist to save the empire from collapse and restore peace and prosperity. Unfortunately, the emperor is a brooding, suspicious man, and serving him is like walking beside a tiger. Anyone who carelessly offends him risks anything from having their family executed and being exiled to losing their life. So when the Son of Heaven was bumped into that day, everyone held their breath, waiting for his wrath. Unexpectedly, Xiao Anli merely looked down, expressionless, at the little guard who had fallen into his arms. The other boy looked bewildered, his ears a little red. He had already crumpled the front of the emperor's robe, yet still refused to let go. How dare he be so bold? Xiao Anli's lips curved. For once, he found something rather interesting. - Xue Pei feels rather embarrassed. After all, the first time they met, he couldn't help picking the pearl off the front of Xiao Anli's robe. But Xiao Anli isn't angry with him. Although he always looks unhappy and frequently flies into a rage while scolding his ministers, Xue Pei realizes that Xiao Anli is lonely, too. After thinking it over, the little firefly decides to cheer up the emperor in the way he's best at. That night, Xue Pei pulls him beneath the bed curtains, shyly lifts the covers, and invites him in. The night is deep. Xiao Anli's heart aches faintly, and he can only think that this little guard really is willing to do anything. The next moment, his pupils contract as he stares at the scene before him in disbelief. Xue Pei turns his face toward him. "I can glow. Not just my butt, my belly can glow too!" It takes the emperor a long while to open his mouth. "...Huh?" "If you go to war," Xue Pei says seriously, "I can glow from the beacon tower, so you won't have to light any fires." He takes Xiao Anli's hand and puts it on his belly, looking immensely proud. "Feel it. It isn't hot." "Look how bright it is." [Sweet little firefly x suspicious, scheming tyrant] 1. Updated daily at midnight. 2. First love for both. I drew the cover and character cards myself. 3. I just want to read a scene where the one being pursued pulls the pursuer under the covers, bends over, and the pursuer stares in shock, his heart fluttering, before his whole world lights up, haha. (This scene is so cute, right!) My next story is Little House in the Northwest, about a handsome criminal investigator and a rugged man from the northwest. If you're interested, check it out on my profile. Thanks for adding it to your reading list! Theme: The cold wind blows, the cold wind blows, as long as you're here with me.