Chapter 128 - Cheer Up, Traveling in the Snowy Night (Part 2) (2/2)

No matter in her past life or this life, the chains on her were all too heavy. They were so heavy she almost could not bear them.

The worries in her eyes dissipated and her slightly flushed face made her beautiful face even more charming. She was irresistible when it was coupled with her clear and pure eyes. Feng Yuran, no matter how composed he was, could not help but be startled. His eyes darkened and he coughed softly, turning his head away. He scooped her up and brought her towards an empty street.

The corners of his beautiful lips lifted happily where Mo Xuetong could not see. He had brought her here today to walk on the streets, so how could they return without having done so!

Feng Yuran and Mo Xuetong walked among the crowd. They had only felt that the crowd was especially large when they were on the roof. They only realized when they came down that there were people everywhere. Even though it was already late, the people of the capital had all squeezed onto the streets, wanting to join in the festivities. There were both men and women in the crowd. It was a happy occasion and people were not that particular about separating men and women.

They would see smiling couples or husbands and wives holding hands. The men had come to the streets to see all sorts of beautiful women while the women had come to find their prince charming. There were not as many stringent rules for young men and women on occasions like these. One could see young couples taking a stroll together from time to time.

Mo Xuetong walked along the bustling street with Feng Yuran and looked at the brightly lit shops on both sides of the street. She felt as if she could not get enough of this. The street at night was completely different from at night. It was much more crowded and there was more laughter. On this night before New Year’s Eve, there were lantern riddle games everywhere. It brought the atmosphere on the streets even higher.

Feng Yuran wore a full-length purple robe embroidered with dragons soaring over the clouds and the sea. It had a round neckline and he wore a jade belt that was encrusted in purple crystals at his waist. His hair, which was the color of the dark night was tied up only with a single purple hair tie. His purple clothes had not only added an additional roguish charm to him, but had also complimented his devilishly good looks as well as the proud and haughty disposition he had as part of the royal family.

He stood in the crowd, a n.o.ble aura wrapping around him, making him stand out from those around him. Many girls who saw his figure stared at him and blushed. Their shy gazes could not help but fall on his beautiful face. However, his n.o.ble aura made them feel ashamed of themselves and they did not dare to go forward to strike up a conversation with him.

Mo Xuetong was wrapped up in the coat. Feng Yuran helped her to tie it up again so only her pair of beautiful and s.h.i.+ny eyes could be seen. As such, she did not attract as much attention. He held her hand tightly in his. There were many people on the streets and Mo Xuetong was not stupid. If she did not hold on to his hand tightly, they might be separated by the crowd of people coming towards them. As such, she allowed him to hold on to her hand.

The moon was clear today and hung up high in the sky. It shone brightly like a fire, making the whole place seemed as if it was enshrouded in a hazy light. It was easy for one to put away their worries in such an environment and immerse themselves entirely in the bustle and happiness of the crowd. Mo Xuetong even felt that Feng Yuran was especially friendly and gentle today and had not intentionally challenged and made things difficult for her. They held hands and could sense each other’s warmth and they got closer then.

“How is it. Do you like it?” Feng Yuran smiled and asked with satisfaction when he saw her looking around, unable to hide the surprise in her eyes. She was no longer as solemn and despondent as before.

“I like it very much. Many thanks, Your Highness.” Mo Xuetong nodded and agreed. Her attention was completely captivated by the characters on the tall stage. She had already walked by several of such tall stages and they were all places for riddle games. However, unlike the others, there were not many people under this stage. Furthermore, it seemed that those watching were either officials or n.o.bility and some of the sons and daughters of n.o.ble and wealthy families. Mo Xuetong could not help but look at the items placed on the stage.

There was a string of crystal-clear beads that were round and full. One could tell that it was expensive from just one look. This was especially so when the beads shone with a warm gentle light even in the dark.

The other object was a pair of small and exquisite jade-colored swords. It was unknown what material they were made of, but it was a striking green. The pair of swords were very small and one did not know whether they were real swords. The two swords were like hair pins women wore and pearls dripped down from both ends of the sword.

“Do they look good?” Feng Yuran saw that Mo Xuetong’s attention was on the two objects and her eyes glittered. He knew that she was not listening to him at all.

“Oh, they look good.” Mo Xuetong’s gaze was focused on the two miniature swords. Her brows gathered gently. She felt that the pair of miniature swords were really familiar but she could not recall where she had seen them. However, she felt as if she knew them.

“Are they as good looking as me?” Feng Yuran felt unhappy then. He wrenched his hand from Mo Xuetong’s hand. There were so many women who were paying attention to him but the girl whose hand he was holding tightly too was not focused on him at all.

Mo Xuetong turned around when she sensed the sinister tone in Feng Yuran’s voice. She saw him staring at her in an unfriendly manner and she answered hurriedly, “Of course they are not as good looking as Your Highness. Look at what all the girls around us are looking at.”

Anyone with eyes would know that King Xuan was extremely handsome. Mo Xuetong did not dare to say anything otherwise. Furthermore, he seemed extremely petty.

Feng Yuran’s mood immediately took a turn for the better and he nodded with satisfaction. Then, he looked at the girls around him who were looking at him dazedly and felt annoyed. He ignored the girls who were looking at him with dazed adoration and pulled Mo Xuetong in front with him.

Mo Xuetong could not help but be dazzled by how Feng Yuran’s gloomy expression had turned into a brilliant smile because of what she said. His beautiful eyes were charming and seductive. When had the n.o.ble King Xuan been so childish that he would be so happy and excited just because of her praise? That was too childis.h.!.+

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