Help The Villainess Trapped in the Beast World's Drama (by Lotus Seeds) novel Chapter 618

Chapter 618: Chapter 558: Bittersweet

After Yun Han left, Xiao Jin noticed Shen Tang’s clothes were soaked. He immediately pulled out some spare clothes from his space and handed them to her for a change.

Shen Tang felt a bit embarrassed and whispered, "There are still guards outside!"

Xiao Jin strode out, dismissed the guards with a few words, then shut the door tightly and stood by the entrance, waiting for her to change.

He reached out to touch Shen Tang’s hand, finding it still ice-cold, and pulled her into his embrace. His blazing body heat instantly cloaked her, warmer than the fireplace inside the room.

Xiao Jin lowered his head to kiss her cheek, speaking with worry, "This time the cold snap is more severe than expected. Next time we go out, you must hold onto me tight, never let go... It’d be best if we tie a string to each of our wrists so we won’t get separated."

Shen Tang couldn’t help but chuckle softly, "But what if we have a disagreement? You want to go north, and I want to go south. Wouldn’t we end up fighting?"

"I’ll definitely follow your lead. If you say one, I’ll never say two. I listen to you the most!" Xiao Jin said with a mischievous smile, pinching her waist, not seeming obedient in the slightest.

Shen Tang gently slapped his hand away, her cheeks slightly flushed, "Be mindful of the impression you make when we’re outside!"

Her voice carried a hint of coquettishness, making Xiao Jin immediately restrain himself, not daring to be as brazen as he was at home.

He lay down with her on the bed, carefully tucking in the corners of the quilt, softly stroking her hair and advising, "You should rest well first. The cold snap will be fiercer after nightfall; we’ll act in the morning."

"Okay," Shen Tang replied softly, "You should also take a proper rest tonight so you can be fully energized for the investigation tomorrow."

Xiao Jin agreed heartily, unable to resist holding her for another kiss, feeling his heart swell with sweetness, wishing for more intimate moments together.

Neither Xue Yinzhou nor Lu Xiao were good at maneuvering in the icy wilderness, which gave Xiao Jin an opportunity. Though the task was urgent, in a certain sense, it also became a rare opportunity for the two to have time together.

Yun Han walked to the door, his Wolf Clan beastman’s sharp hearing easily capturing the affectionate chatter and soft kissing sounds inside.

His footsteps halted abruptly, as if nailed to the spot, unable to move an inch further.

A fine prickling pain arose in his heart, as if pierced by countless needles, spreading into a deep and enduring ache...

He knew he and Shen Tang were no longer possible.

She would no longer have feelings for him, perhaps even holding animosity, and he wouldn’t debase himself by clinging and disturbing her.

He could only stay as far away as possible, using avoidance to suppress a love that should never have bloomed.

For more than a year, he had forced himself to forget the past, using endless battles and training to fill the void inside.

He thought he had long since moved on, but it wasn’t until he saw her again that he realized his heart would still ache with longing for her.

Feeling somewhat flustered, Yun Han turned around, handing food to the subordinate outside the door, making an excuse that he had urgent matters to attend to, and hurriedly left.

...

The next morning, the furious cold snap that had raged all night finally subsided.

The cold snaps here mainly erupted at dusk. Lately, they’ve been occurring earlier and lasting longer, but no large-scale cold snap had occurred during the day. Search and rescue teams usually set out at dawn, returning before sunset.

In the square of Lindong City, the prepared troops had already assembled, surrounded by many citizens who came to watch.

Upon hearing that the Emperor had come in person, the people’s spirits soared, dispelling their prior despondency.

The north had always been a harsh place of exile; nobles with status never wished to endure hardship here. The Emperor’s personal visit was the first in decades, underscoring the gravity of the northern crisis!

The citizens kneeled to pay their respects, gazing excitedly at the beautiful and noble female.

Beside her stood two equally dazzling males.

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