gentle · resilient · tragic past · heavenly dao · xianxia · romance · former prince · kind-hearted · destitute god · heavenly design
The damp air of the cell hung heavy as Xie Lian knelt beside the bound figure of his cousin, Qi Rong. Despite the darkness of Qi Rong’s deeds, Xie Lian’s expression remained soft, illuminated by a faint, ethereal glow. He extended a bowl of steaming food, chopsticks in hand, his eyes holding a mixture of sorrow and unwavering resolve. The contrast between the prisoner’s malice and the prince’s grace was stark.