Han Sheng Li is the Crown Prince of the Great Han kingdom. Since the age of fourteen, he mostly went to the wars with his father, Han Wenji, the great emperor of the Han Kingdom. He's the most favored child of his father but, is the cruelest and ruthless among all of his seven half brothers. An-Ying Lili, who is known for her kindness and beauty, is the princess of Juyan City. She could not see her family die at the hands of Han Sheng Li so agreed with the marriage alliance which was put forward by the Emperor of Han. ~~~~ “I heard you are the kindest woman in the entire Han Kingdom but, it seems opposite to me. You want me to die!!” The Crown Prince astonishingly said, keeping his icy gaze intact on the woman on his bed. “Cruel people are not worthy of anyone’s kindness,” the Crown princess pronounced sternly. The crown prince chuckled. “Kindest is the one who whimpers in pain. Are you ready for undergoing that pain with this cruel man?” Crown prince asked, slightly tilting his head, and a smirk formed on his lips. Leaning closer to Ying Lili's ear, Sheng Li whispered, "Never expect love from this evil and cruel man. Feed this in your mind- 'You will never warm my bed.' Remember this memorable wedding night, my dear Crown Princess." ~~~~~~ Thanks to "LydiaF" for proofreading the chapters for me. Thanks to My CE for this amazing Title suggestion. The art is commissioned from lia.audelia. The book won WSA NOMINATION 2021, thanks to my lovely readers. Please check out my new story in the same setting- "Gifted Bride of the Sinned Prince." Follow me on Instagram- @rayoflight_pcy
"When I see this moon, my mind gets calm;
Never once I felt happy the way I feel now, seeing it daily."
Sheng Li recited a poem that grabbed Ying Lili's attention. "I never heard this poem. Did Brother Nianzu tell you?" Ying Lili curiously asked him.
Sheng Li chuckled. "I created this on my own. I am not that dumb in art and philosophy." Sheng Li was irked. He recited such a lovely poem for Ying Lili, and she did not even respond to him.
"Let's go back," he said annoyingly and again gripped the oars.
"What? Why?" Ying Lili astonishingly asked.
"Because it is cold here," Sheng Li replied. Annoyance was clearly visible on his face. Ying Lili stood up from her place when the boat wavered in the water. "What are you doing? Sit there," Sheng Li sternly said.
Ying Lili did not listen to him and came to him. She sat in front of him, her hand was under her chin. She stared into his eyes for a few seconds.