After I transmigrated, the cold king clung to me every day.

Chapter 214 Murong Xu and Li Yue

Dusk, like a soft veil, slowly spread across the bustling market. The sunset on the horizon, like an overturned palette of paints, spread wildly, with orange-red and tangerine hues intertwining, adorning the entire street in a dreamlike manner.

The shops along the street lit up one after another, and the warm yellow glow swayed and flickered in the deepening night.

Li Yue was overjoyed. Business was exceptionally good today; the handicrafts on her stall were almost completely sold out. She looked down at her overflowing purse, a smile unconsciously spreading across her face, her eyes sparkling with satisfaction.

"What a great day! I've earned enough to buy a lot of things for the house. Oh, and I should buy some supplements for Huan'er!"

She muttered to herself as she quickly tidied up her stall, neatly placing the remaining items into her cart, preparing to head home.

In a teahouse not far away, the Sixth Prince, Murong Xu, was leisurely enjoying tea alone. He wore a moon-white robe, its hem fluttering in the wind, and a warm jade pendant hung at his waist, further accentuating his refined and otherworldly demeanor.

An exquisite tea set was laid out on the table in front of him, the aroma of tea rising gently. Murong Xu held a folding fan, waving it lightly, gazing at the twilight outside the window, and recited: "A dappled horse, a thousand pieces of gold, call the boy to exchange them for fine wine, to dispel with you the sorrows of ages past."

The voice was clear and bold, as if all the troubles of the world had been left behind, and one was only immersed in this carefree state of mind.

After reciting the poem, Murong Xu slowly stood up, put his hands behind his back, and stood by the window, looking down at the crowds coming and going on the street.

Looking at those busy figures struggling to make a living, he couldn't help but sigh: "People are all burdened by fame and fortune, bustling about, but they don't know that freedom is the most precious thing. Although I am a prince, I am trapped within the high walls of this palace. I am not as good as these ordinary people who can live freely in this city."

His eyes revealed a longing and yearning for freedom, a kind of untamed spirit unbound by identity or status.

Just then, Murong Xu inadvertently caught a glimpse of a familiar figure—

Li Yue rolled up her sleeves, pushed the cart with both hands, and walked towards the back of the street. Her steps were light and powerful, and her figure appeared particularly neat in the lamplight.

Murong Xu's eyes widened instantly, a flicker of surprise and excitement crossing them. "It's her!" he murmured involuntarily. Without thinking, he quickly closed his fan and strode downstairs to catch up.

Li Yue pushed her stroller, strolling leisurely home. She was in a particularly cheerful mood, humming a little tune: "The dark sky hangs low, bright stars follow, insects fly, insects fly, who are you thinking of..."

Just as Li Yue was immersed in her own little world, a figure appeared in front of her without warning, startling her so much that she stopped abruptly. Li Yue's heart tightened, and she subconsciously frowned. After recognizing the person as Murong Xu, her face was full of helplessness, and she pouted, saying, "It's you! You're like a persistent ghost."

Murong Xu smiled, a hint of delight in his expression, and said, "Miss, it's been a long time."

Li Yue, looking impatient, put her hands on her hips and raised her voice, saying, "Stop with the nonsense! I'm busy, don't block my way!" She pushed the cart hard, trying to get around Murong Xu and continue on her way.

Seeing Li Yue about to leave, Murong Xu quickly stepped aside to block her way, a bright smile on his face and eyes full of enthusiasm, and said, "Hey, don't be in such a hurry, girl. Meeting is fate. Look, this is our second meeting! As the saying goes, 'enemies are destined to meet,' so why don't we become friends?"

Li Yue snorted coldly, rolled her eyes, and said irritably, "Hmph! Who wants to be friends with you? Don't bother me, I'm in a hurry to go home!"

Murong Xu didn't care about her coldness at all, and still responded with a smile: "Oh, girl, it hurts my heart to keep me so distant. Just give me a chance to get to know each other."

Li Yue crossed her arms and said coldly, "I've already said, you go your way and I'll go mine. We'll have nothing to do with each other."

Murong Xu waved his hand casually and laughed heartily, "Why be so clear about things in life? Having more friends makes life a little easier."

Without waiting for Li Yue's reply, he strode forward, rolled up his sleeves, grabbed the handlebars of the cart with both hands, and made a gesture to help her push it.

Upon seeing this, Li Yue's eyes widened in shock, her brows furrowing instantly into a deep frown. Hands on her hips, she let out a cold laugh, "What's going on? Ha~"

But Murong Xu had already started pushing the cart and walking. Helpless, she could only follow closely behind, staring at him with her eyes full of questions, unable to figure out this sudden situation.

As dusk deepened, the lanterns along the street cast a warm yellow glow, elongating the two figures at an angle.

Pushing the cart, Murong Xu began to chatter enthusiastically: "Miss, your handicraft business is doing so well today, your skills must be exceptional. I'm extremely curious about these exquisite items, how did you develop such skills?"

Li Yue stood beside him, her lips tightly pressed together, not even glancing at him, as if he were nothing but air.

Murong Xu didn't stop there. His gaze fell on a pastry shop that was closing up shop by the roadside, and he said, "The osmanthus cake there is sweet and soft. I've tried it a few times, and it tastes amazing. Do you like sweets, young lady? Would you like me to bring you some to try tomorrow?"

The only response he received was the increasingly hurried footsteps of Li Yue. Murong Xu, undeterred, tried to engage him in conversation about the bustling market and the day's weather, but Li Yue remained silent throughout.

After a long while, Murong Xu had no other choice. He helplessly pursed his lips, stopped, let go of her hands, straightened up, and put his hands on his hips. Looking at Li Yue, his eyes were full of helplessness and disappointment. He smiled bitterly and said, "Miss, I've tried so hard to find topics to talk about, hoping to say a few more words to you, but you ignore me. Are you really so unwilling to communicate with me?"

Li Yue rolled her eyes at him and snorted, "Why can't you understand? We're not on the same path to begin with, so don't get entangled with us anymore."

After saying that, she walked past Murong Xu, snatched the handlebars, and quickened her pace to walk forward, leaving Murong Xu standing there, staring at her back with a look of melancholy.

Murong Xu watched Li Yue's retreating figure, his brows furrowed into a deep frown, his gaze fixed on her as he rapidly searched for a solution. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and a wicked smile curled at the corner of his lips.

He clutched his stomach with both hands, his face instantly contorted in agony. Then, with a cry of pain, he collapsed to the ground.

He rolled around on the ground, pounding his fists on the ground, groaning louder and louder.

Li Yue had already walked some distance when she heard the pitiful cry and stopped abruptly. Filled with helplessness and annoyance, she sighed heavily and muttered to herself, "What's this guy up to now?"

But those screams were so heartbreaking that after hesitating for a long time, she turned around, pouted, and asked loudly, "Hey, are you alright?"

Upon hearing the sound, Murong Xu was overjoyed, but he didn't stop his performance. He curled up, clutching his stomach tightly with both hands, and said in a trembling voice, "It hurts...it hurts so much, young lady, please save me..."

Seeing him in such pain, Li Yue's pity overcame her annoyance, and she quickly stepped forward. She knelt down, looking at Murong Xu rolling on the ground, her face full of concern: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Murong Xu seized the opportunity and leaned into Li Yue's arms, continuing to scream and mumble incoherently, "I...I think I ate something bad, girl, I feel so awful..."

Li Yue stiffened, instinctively wanting to push him away, but seeing Murong Xu's pale face and pained expression, she ultimately softened.

She frowned, her face full of disgust, but she didn't dare to push him away forcefully. She could only let Murong Xu lean against her chest, muttering, "Hang in there, I'll go find someone to help!"

At this moment, she was filled with anxiety and only thought about finding help for Murong Xu as soon as possible, completely unaware of the cunning glint in Murong Xu's eyes.

Murong Xu's screams echoed one after another, driving Li Yue to desperation. Without thinking twice, she quickly crouched down and, with a powerful effort, steadily hoisted Murong Xu onto her back.

Despite her slender figure, Li Yue had developed some strength from years of running a stall and carrying goods. Carrying Murong Xu on her back, she hurried forward, muttering to herself, "Hang in there! Hang in there!"

The cold wind whistled past her ears, fine beads of sweat appeared on Li Yue's forehead, and her breathing became rapid.

Just as she was running with all her might, she suddenly heard Murong Xu whisper in her ear: "So, you can care about people too." His voice was gentle and carried a hint of a smile.

Upon hearing this, Li Yue's eyes widened suddenly, and she stopped abruptly in her tracks. She instantly realized she had been tricked, and a surge of anger welled up inside her. Without a word, she released her grip and put Murong Xu down.

Caught off guard, Murong Xu fell to the ground with a thud, kicking up a cloud of dust. He grimaced in pain and yelled, "You, you could have just fallen! I'm a human being too!"

Li Yue was so angry that her face turned red. She put her hands on her hips, glared at him, and shouted, "Shameless and despicable! How dare you lie to me! I'll beat you to death! I'll beat you to death!" With that, she clenched her fists and started punching Murong Xu repeatedly.

Murong Xu hurriedly raised his arm to block, dodging left and right, awkwardly avoiding Li Yue's attacks, while repeatedly shouting, "Stop hitting me! Stop hitting me! I was wrong!"

In the midst of the chaos, their eyes met unexpectedly. In that instant, everything around them seemed to fall silent, and time itself seemed to stand still.

Murong Xu's eyes were full of affection, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, revealing a gentle smile. He just quietly looked at Li Yue.

Li Yue's face flushed instantly, her heart pounding like a rabbit's. Panicked and at a loss, she instinctively stood up, turned away, and covered her burning cheeks with her hands.

Li Yue stood frozen in place, her mind blank, her thoughts filled with the deep affection in Murong Xu's eyes when they had just met.

Her face was burning hot, as red as the sunset, and her heart was still pounding in her chest. She couldn't recover from the sudden flutter for a long time.

Murong Xu slowly stood up from the ground, brushed the dust off his clothes, walked behind Li Yue, and gazed at her quietly. Seeing Li Yue's shy expression, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a gentle and doting smile.

Then, he turned and walked to the small car that had been abandoned to the side, gripped the handlebars with both hands, and said, "I'll help you push the car, let's go." After saying that, he pushed the car and walked forward with steady steps.

Hearing Murong Xu's voice, Li Yue snapped out of her daze. She pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her flustered heart.

Watching Murong Xu's receding figure, she hesitated for a moment, but unconsciously quickened her pace to catch up.

After catching up with Murong Xu, Li Yue secretly glanced at him before quickly lowering her head again. A shy smile crept onto her lips.

At this moment, the streetlights on both sides of the street were still bright, but in Li Yue's eyes, everything around her seemed to become hazy. Only the man beside her, who had just made her furious, was clearly imprinted in her heart.

As Murong Xu pushed the cart, he murmured, "My name is Murong Xu, my surname is Murong, and my surname is Xu, which means 'scorching sun.' Meeting you is fate... What about you?"

Li Yue lowered her head, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and said dismissively, "Li Yue~ Li as in 'wooden plum,' Yue as in 'joyful.'"

Murong Xu: [Li Yue~ Hmph~]