120 parts Ongoing (Side ship of Lumine: Scaralumi and Xiao is a secret admirer idk but dw Lumine and him are endgame ⚠️⚠️
In a kingdom bound by duty and) traditions, a forbidden bond begins to bloom.
When the young princess Lumine and her twin brother Aether visit a humble orphanage, Lumine meets Xiao, a quiet boy scarred by tragedy. Despite their different worlds, the princess sees something in him-a strength and sadness that mirrors her own longing for freedom.
Years later, a devastating war engulfs the kingdom, leaving Xiao to make an impossible choice. When Lumine's life is at stake, he defies fate and carries her to safety, changing both their destinies forever.
Raised by guardians Guizhong and Zhongli, Xiao grows into a loyal protector, silently harboring feelings for the princess he once saved. But the lines between loyalty and love blur as Lumine begins to see him as more than just her savior.
Yet, their growing connection threatens to unravel a kingdom built on alliances, secrets, and duty. With enemies closing in and the weight of their positions pulling them apart, Xiao and Lumine must decide: will they fight for their love or sacrifice it for the greater good?
In this tale of strangers to friends to lovers, two hearts must navigate the complexities of forbidden love while the world around them burns.
