Princess is Glamorous in Modern Day Chapter 1605 Redemption

Upon hearing Xuan Sheng's words, a sharp pain struck Xia Wanyuan's heart.

While she had been away, Xuan Sheng's suffering was likely no lighter than anyone else's.

"I'm sorry." Xia Wanyuan pursed her lips before uttering those words.

Xia Wanyuan never quite knew what to say to Xuan Sheng.

"Why apologize to me?" Xuan Sheng smiled. "You didn't force me to like you. You owe me nothing. In fact, you've given me so much."

To outsiders, Xuan Sheng's feelings for Xia Wanyuan might appear hopeless.

Yet from his youth, Xuan Sheng had known only cruelty and shadows. Xia Wanyuan opened a window to the world's other side, letting him glimpse its occasional beauties.

In Xuan Sheng's heart, the illuminating redemption she provided far outweighed the love and admiration she inspired.

Understanding Xuan Sheng's intent, Xia Wanyuan sighed inwardly. "Have you been well these years?"

Xuan Sheng nodded. "Not bad. I eat and drink well enough."

"Where's Lu Li?" Back then, after Lu Li's betrayal, she vanished completely from the world.

Mentioning Lu Li caused Xuan Sheng's eyes to flicker.

Sensing the shift in Xuan Sheng's expression, Xia Wanyuan grew puzzled. "You saw her again?"

Xuan Sheng gave a bitter smile. "No, I haven't seen her again."

"Okay."

"It's late. Head back soon." A genuine smile warmed Xuan Sheng's eyes. "Send me a wedding invitation when the time comes."

"Okay."

After their farewell, Xia Wanyuan nodded to Xuan Sheng and made her way to Jun Shiling on the bridge.

Xuan Sheng remained at the street's entrance, gazing as Xia Wanyuan departed into the distance. He turned away only after she and Jun Shiling faded entirely from view.

Chatting with Xia Wanyuan had delayed him, and deep thoughts on the return path made Xuan Sheng arrive at the hotel two hours later than usual.

At the hotel entrance, a slim woman in a mask peered anxiously into the distance. Seeing Xuan Sheng approach, she visibly relaxed.

Xuan Sheng strode up and casually draped an arm over the woman's shoulder. "Why are you waiting outside?"

"I noticed you were taking a long time to return." The woman gently shrugged off Xuan Sheng's touch, stepping to his side instead. "Did you meet Miss Xia?"

Xuan Sheng arched an eyebrow. "You knew I went to see her?"

"That's not hard to guess, is it?" The woman offered a faint smile. "Is Miss Xia doing alright?"

Xuan Sheng's gaze flickered. "You seem quite concerned about her."

"I was a huge fan of her TV dramas. I heard she'd been gone for a long time. If you don't want to say, that's fine."

"No issue." Xuan Sheng smiled. "She's doing great now. Jun Shiling just proposed to her. She's blissfully happy."

"That's good." The woman ducked her head, masking the feelings in her eyes. "That's good."

Watching her reaction, Xuan Sheng narrowed his eyes. "Let's go inside. The wind's too harsh for you, and you must be hungry."

"Okay." The woman nodded. Though her face hid behind a veil, her gaze on Xuan Sheng brimmed with tender restraint.