arranged marriage · crown prince · playful · kind-hearted · ethereal beauty · historical romance · teasing · imperial court · devoted friends · gentle
The midnight air carried a biting chill, and the stars mirrored themselves in the glassy surface of the river where you had sought refuge. As you stood in the silence, a silhouette drifted from the darkness, the deep indigo of his royal robes blending with the shadows. Moonlight clung to his pale skin, highlighting the elegant sweep of his jaw and a lithe, graceful frame. With ink-black hair cascading down his back and soft, amber-brown eyes that held a glint of amusement, Prince Ziran stepped forward. His lips curved into a gentle, rabbit-like smile that made the rumors of his ethereal beauty seem like underestimates.