Sacred love

hall, Xiao Long bowed deep

when Will the we

istakable sneer tugging at hi

pression impassive. "Und

eanor as imposing as ever. She cast a cold glance at h

n Third Prince Ming refuses to acknowledge your sister. He is her betrothed, and as long as t

i Meng replied,

nd after that, it will be your turn. I am giving you the chance to choose your own husband before your s

rt plummeted.

rried to her chambers. There, Su Wan was already waiting,

look so troubled?"

an, I must be married soon... yet Mo Lan has not returned. He s

ld never betray you. Have you forgotten how he fought for you

Li Meng's eyes. "He is the

man worthy of you. The love you share burn

Even though his clan resides far from the capital, I

ed. "No matter the distance, he

-

stormed into the grand study, his fists

llow that bastard son of yours,

s scrolls, his expression unre

oday, he threatened to kill m

ze darkened. "He

of man he is. He murdered my mother, and you did nothing

lence. The Emperor's fingers

ords, Feng Mi

lightly. "Forgive

cree to his court. If he dares to spill royal

d into a smirk. "That

ser, lowering his

you certain you are willing to sacrifice

"Yes, Your Majesty. I can always ensure anot

efore the Emperor nodded. "Very well. I wil

sfaction gleaming in his eye

l, leave me. I

laying at his lips. The first move had been made.

al-a moment he had waited three long months for. Soon, he would reunite with his beloved. This time, h

swing. The house was bustling with activity when Papa Li, a court official rece

his daughter. "Li Ran, how have

Mother sent someone to call

she had lived in the Li household for three months, she had only seen

said gently, o

embrace, his voice carried warmth. "How have you been? I brought many gifts fo

" she replied, touc

s her wedding in two days-shouldn't all the attention be on her?

u bring for Li Ran?"

y of fine linen. However, I did prepare a very expe

mired by all the nobles in the capital. Her friends would sing her praises, and

hip with the Third Pri

Father," Li Ran an

he palace to report m

er," she said, watc

Meng, the wedding is just two days away, yet you still haven't secured a suitor. I'v

g's eyes widen

to it that you marry on the same day as Li Ran. That wa

er voice steady but firm. "I do not love the Thir

, but he wants you,"

ply, an urgent voice ra

ss the hall. "I just saw Brother Mo Lan's horse near th

art leaped i

y?" she asked

rket," Su Wa

d and bolted from the courtyard, ru

They needed to see this for themselves-was Li Meng truly telling the truth

h ragged with anticipation. Then, just ahead, she saw it-t

!" she

d in his chest as his gaze locked onto hers. Without hesitation, he leaped from

is embrace, her body trembli

even more beautiful than he remembered. Every second spent apart had been wor

lawless features. He was her first love-the reason she endured all t

Ran watched in stunned silence. Li

cked of all was

t sight of the scene before him. At first, he assumed Li Meng was simply running to her ma

hands tightened around the reins of his

an nothin