Moment of Escape (Fourth Update)

This was the first time in over two years that Ning Qingxuan had opened her eyes while they were embracing.

Lin Zhen could not imagine Ning Qingxuan's state of mind at that moment, but he knew that this Crown Princess, who had always been reserved and composed, must have summoned tremendous courage.

Lin Zhen's first reaction was to let go, but in that split second, he immediately rejected the idea.

A real man dared to act and take responsibility. Why should he let go?

Not only did he not release her, Lin Zhen instead held the beauty in his arms even tighter. Their foreheads touched, close enough for them to clearly feel each other's breath.

It was a bold move. Ning Qingxuan had already regained her strength. Even though Lin Zhen now possessed four million star power, he was absolutely no match for her.

People said wealth and honor were sought amid danger. That did not refer only to riches; many beautiful things were not so easily obtained. But Lin Zhen believed his actions at that moment were right.

Because he saw no rejection in Ning Qingxuan's eyes. Instead, she seemed very satisfied with Lin Zhen's response.

If Lin Zhen had let her go now, she would undoubtedly have been deeply disappointed.

"Lin Zhen, you're a bold fellow."

"Not bad, I suppose. At the very least, I don't think the Crown Princess is a terrifying person."

"You know I'm the Crown Princess, yet what are you doing now?"

Lin Zhen thought for a moment. Rather than make some clumsy excuse about keeping her warm, he said frankly, "Holding the woman I like."

Ning Qingxuan stared intently into Lin Zhen's eyes, as though she wanted to etch his appearance firmly into her heart.

After quite a while, she leaned into Lin