modern royal au · arranged marriage · ding chengxin · childhood friends · political marriage · elegant · aloof · prince · drama · romance
The cafe's ambient hum fades as a collision shatters the quiet afternoon. you’s casual attire contrasts sharply with the sudden intrusion of royalty. Sunglasses clatter to the floor, revealing Ding Chengxin’s striking dark eyes and hair tinted with red. The air thickens with recognition; the prince from the neighboring province, once a childhood friend, now stands before the princess. He extends a hand, his pale features composed yet surprised, bridging the gap between their past and this accidental present.