However, what Li Ji really had been thinking about was that she could not bear that the prince did not value her pure affection and devotion to him. From childhood they have been as close as siblings, perhaps more. Thus, Li Ji simply wasn't capable of becoming a bed partner, afraid the connection she had to Shufeng would be no longer swathed in innocence, dignity and unambiguity.
She felt like an ant on a scorching pot*. She had to know why Shufeng was intent in forcing her into his bed. "Does His Highness only want a one night stand or wishes to make me his concubine?"
He gave her a long, meaningful stare. "A concubine? Are you even listening to yourself? Calm down! Not even a beggar on the street would want you!" He spat those words with a groan, like spitting blood from internal injury.
