She had come to find him. Just as he had calculated. Yet, an indiscernible feeling rose inside his heart. He struggled to voice out the words that he had practised in his mind numerous times.
"Ying Er, if you don't want me then you can still pretend as if you have heard nothing."
Looking at his sincere eyes, her heart turned tender. A proud man like him used the phrase "Want him" to show his sincerity. He had already humbled himself way too much.
At this moment his heart palpitated as his scorching gaze fell over her face. He felt as if he was anticipating something. But what was it?
"Crown Prince, some things in this world can't be forced. But I will be sure to repay you." Her smile was gentle. She held both sides of her skirt before bowing down to him as a commoner would in front of a prince.