After I transmigrated, the cold king clung to me every day.

Chapter 45 Love at Sunset

The setting sun, like blood, slowly sank westward, dyeing the entire world a golden-red hue. Murong Yi and Su Wan'er nestled quietly in a corner of the garden, time seemingly standing still for them at that moment.

Su Wan'er raised her head slightly, her eyes filled with deep affection and longing. Her voice was soft yet firm: "Your Highness, Wan'er loves you. This love runs deep in my bones and will never change in this life." After saying this, she buried her head deeper into Murong Yi's arms, listening to his strong heartbeat.

Murong Yi gently embraced her, resting his chin on the top of her head, and tenderly replied, "Wan'er, I love you too. This feeling has lingered in my heart for a long time. Give me some time, and when the time is right, I will cast aside all constraints and elope with you. I swear to you, my marriage with Lin Qianqian is merely a marriage in name only, forced by my elder brother's decree. I will never consummate our marriage. One day, I will completely break free from this bondage and stay with you forever. You must believe me, my heart will always belong to you alone."

Hearing his vow, Su Wan'er still felt a little worried, but she nodded slightly: "Your Highness, Wan'er believes you. It's just that the days ahead will probably be full of difficulties."

Murong Yi tightened her embrace: "Don't be afraid, Wan'er. As long as we truly love each other, we will overcome all obstacles."

At this moment, a gentle breeze blows, and the flowers and trees sway, as if they too are softly singing in celebration of the promise made by the two lovers.

They embraced in the afterglow of the setting sun, filled with anticipation and hope for the future, temporarily forgetting the disturbances and pressures of the outside world.

Meanwhile, in another part of the market, Lin Xiaoqian and Murong Feng were strolling along the street as the lights began to twinkle. Murong Feng, with his elegant bearing, turned to look at Lin Xiaoqian, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Miss Lin, walking with you today, I realize that even the everyday life of this market has its own unique charm."

Lin Xiaoqian smiled slightly, her gaze lingering on the lanterns along the street: "Your Highness, the little things in ordinary life can indeed make one forget one's troubles." Her emotions were still slightly stirred by what she had seen by chance earlier, but she tried her best to maintain a calm demeanor.

Murong Feng seemed to notice something was off about her, but he didn't ask any questions. He simply raised his hand and gently brushed a fallen leaf off her shoulder: "Miss Lin, if you have any worries in the future, you can tell me. I am willing to help you solve your problems."

A warm feeling welled up in Lin Xiaoqian's heart. She looked up at him and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I will remember it." At this moment, the sound of the night watchman's drum came from afar. Their figures were elongated by the lamplight in the deepening night. New feelings were quietly growing in this moment. However, the future was also full of unknowns and variables for them, like the stars in the night sky, flickering uncertainly.

Xiao Die followed quietly behind Lin Xiaoqian, her eyes always alertly watching the surrounding movements, like a loyal fledgling swallow guarding its master. She was light and agile, taking each step carefully, neither straying too far from Lin Xiaoqian nor getting too close to interfere with her conversation with Murong Feng.

When Lin Xiaoqian's emotions were stirred by what she had witnessed, Xiaodie, though not fully aware of the situation, keenly sensed Lin Xiaoqian's unusual behavior based on her understanding of her mistress. She subtly approached Lin Xiaoqian and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Miss, if you're tired, let's go back early." Her concerned eyes were full of worry and tenderness, as if silently giving Lin Xiaoqian strength and support. She assured her that at Lin Xiaoqian's command, she would unhesitatingly lead her mistress away from this place that troubled her.