In her previous life, she was a flower spirit beneath a flowering crabapple tree, dressed in blazing red. With phoenix eyes and willow-leaf brows, her dark, delicate features held a naturally gentle grace.
In his previous life, he was the bitter north wind amid the harsh snow, clad in cold white. His eyes were still and his brows thick; a desolate chill lingered in his icy face.
"If there is another life, I would give up all the years I spent cultivating my powers. I would abandon everything I have gained. All I ask is that, in my next life, I get to see him die."
Her alluring red lips spoke, and her words became a prophecy.
In their next life, he was a cold and proud prince born of the principal line. Tired of conflict and weary of suspicion, all he wanted was to live out his days in peace, apart from the world.
In their next life, she was a gifted disciple of the Imperial Astrologer, peerless in beauty and brilliance, plotting every detail solely so he could have his heart's desire and live in comfort and happiness.
"Wouldn't it be better if you looked after yourself? Why go this far...?"
She closed her eyes and dreamed of her past self taking his hesitant, withdrawing hand in hers.
"Crabapples bloom along the road, and once more an old friend comes slowly into view."
