Sieben Nächte mit Schnee

Kapitel 74

In memory of a lifetime of lingering affection

A gazing look

Love…

"Love? It's so good to hear that word from you. Does it mean my hard times are almost over?" The handsome man leaned against the tree, a thoughtful look on his exquisite face.

Lin Feng calmly sheathed his sword, giving him a disdainful look: "Is your head acting up again? What kind of daydreaming are you having? It's just a song!"

Bei Chentian smiled slightly, stepped forward, and handed over the cup in his hand, a hint of concern in his eyes: "What's wrong? Is it really that boring in the palace that you have to pass the time by practicing sword dancing? Why don't you go out for a walk and develop your power?"

Lin Feng had just taken the cup and taken a sip when he heard these words. His expression flashed, his handsome brows furrowed, and he sighed, "As expected, I can't hide it from you."

"It's just a guess." Bei Chentian saw her looking at him with a dark expression and shrugged. "I didn't send anyone to investigate you. I know you don't like that feeling, but you also know that I can't control my mind and can't help but think, so it's not my fault that I guessed it."

Lin Feng choked on the warm tea in his mouth and couldn't help but laugh. What's this called? Can being too smart also cause trouble?

A warmth spread through her smile. Although she had been prepared, she couldn't remain unmoved by his relentless and tender advances. He had been so good to her these past few days, almost to the point of being meticulous. He resolutely nipped any potential aversion in the bud.

Lin Feng, with her abilities and shrewdness, couldn't possibly be unaware of the ministers' petitions for him to establish an empress. However, she understood even better what Bei Chentian would do. When would this arrogant and domineering man be able to be controlled by others?

It's not that she was too weak-willed; it's just that this man was too clever and too adept at using tactics.

With a slight shake of his head, Lin Feng, carrying a scalding hot cup, and Bei Chentian slowly walked towards the main hall in the snow, leaving a deep trail of footprints behind them, chatting casually.

"Is there no crop failure in China this year?"

"Thanks to you, the harvest is excellent and the national treasury is full."

"Has the fighting on the border also ceased?"

"Yin Qing is already preparing for the affairs of the vassal kingdom. All the surrounding small countries have submitted to him, so Tiancheng probably won't make any major moves in the near future."

What are you planning to do next?

"We won't do anything else, we'll conquer you first."

Lin Feng glanced at the man with a helpless look, just as the man's long, beautiful phoenix eyes met, sparks flying between them.

A dazzling smile, an exceptionally handsome man—okay, she admits, he does look quite pleasing to the eye after a while.

The stunningly beautiful woman, dressed in black men's clothing, turned her head away and said calmly, "Perfect love is actually very rare. In our world, we unconsciously mix feelings with interests. Bei Chentian, I admit that I have some special feelings for you, but if you ask me, I will still tell you with certainty that I do not love you and will never love you in the future."

Reason and reality are always the top priorities in Lin Feng's eyes, and she would never abandon them for a single day. This is who she is. The self-centered Lin Feng is someone whose character is unchangeable. Therefore, the kind of love that transcends life and death, the kind that loses control for love, is destined to stay away from her.

For her, a passionate and intense love affair was simply impossible!

“I know, that’s why I said it a long time ago, didn’t I? I will bestow upon you the title of ‘Dark King’ instead of Empress.” With a slight smile, Bei Chentian seemed unsurprised, looking up at the sky: “It’s getting late, let’s go to the front hall. There’s a difference between just having a title and going through a formal investiture ceremony. From now on, all the civil and military officials and the people of Bei Chen will know you.”

Lin Feng was slightly dazed. Yes, they had been through a lot together, and he had said something similar a long time ago. All he hoped for was that she would stay by his side...

Just that alone stirred a faint feeling within her, very subtle, yet it stirred a small impulse within her, making her want to reach out...

"Lin Feng? You..." Bei Chentian felt his hand being grasped, and he was stunned and turned around, his eyes flashing with wild joy.

"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and go!" Lin Feng felt his face burning under his gaze and said impatiently, taking the lead and walking forward. With that, Bei Chentian involuntarily took a step forward as well, and their shoulders bumped together.

Bei Chentian obediently shut his mouth, but he had a satisfied expression on his face. He looked at the person next to him who was not looking at him and his eyes were full of smiles.

In the snow, footprints continue to appear.

After a moment of silence, Lin Feng finally spoke again.

"Bei Chen Tian, I don't love you, but it seems that things are better in this world with you."

Because you understand my needs so well, you give me everything I want, and I am a selfish person who covets all the benefits you give me, including feelings.

Therefore, hand in hand, side by side, I will never leave you.

Two stunningly beautiful faces slowly turned to face each other, exchanged a smile, and two tall, imposing figures walked towards the grand hall where officials paid homage. As they entered the silvery-white expanse of the first snow, the sky seemed to brighten instantly. Their silhouettes gradually faded into the distance, becoming two faint ink-like streaks...

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