The Emperor laughed upon hearing this, repeatedly saying: "That's very good, very good! My son, hurry and prepare. A military expedition requires lots of preparations."
The Third Prince responded softly: "I obey your command!"
The Emperor was pleased for a moment and then looked up to see that the Third Prince was still standing there and hadn't left. The Emperor was puzzled and asked: "My son, is there something else you're not going back to prepare?"
The Third Prince hesitated, and finally, biting his lip, he made up his mind and asked: "Imperial father, during my time down the mountain, I met a gentle and charming maiden. We share mutual affection. Seeing that we are about to part again, I want... I want...!"
At the end of his words, the Third Prince lowered his head, appearing a bit embarrassed.
Seeing this, the Emperor burst into laughter, speaking while laughing: "So, my son is experiencing the tender stirrings of love."
