Yan Zhuoxu was stunned for a moment.
He grabbed her shoulder. "That's you?!"
Shen Zhiyi nodded.
At that time, she went to Fahua Temple to offer incense with her mistress and elder sister.
On the way, however, she and her maid were thrown off the carriage by them, who claimed that the carriage was damaged and could not carry so many people.
They were in a hurry to offer incense and rode away on horseback.
She was left to walk alone on the mountain path.
But when they arrived at Zhaoyin Lake, a dark figure appeared out of nowhere and pushed her and her maid into the lake.
The maid died, but she survived because of her strong will to live until Yan Zhuoxu saved her.
From that moment on, she decided to keep a maid who was skilled in martial arts for protection.
That's why they sought out Shen Bi.
Shen Zhiyi snapped out of her reverie, looked at Yan Zhuoxu, and smiled, saying, "Your Highness had the intention to become a nun back then."
“But I had already decided then that I would never leave His Highness’s side, no matter what.”
"I pursue power only to protect myself."
"But for you, I can give up all these things."
"Your Highness, you were the one who saved my life."
"Perhaps it is the Buddha's blessing that has given me the opportunity to stay by Your Highness's side for so long."
"I appreciate it."
She reached out and gently tugged at his sleeve.
"Your Highness, are you at ease now?"
Yan Zhuoxu's dark eyes were filled with shock, and then, a huge surge of joy welled up from his heart and rushed to his limbs and bones.
He cupped her face in his hands, his eyes as dark as a deep pool.
"So, you've liked me since then?"
"From the past to now, you've only ever liked me?"
Shen Zhiyi's face flushed slightly.
"Your Highness, I was young then and only admired you."
"It's not about secretly harboring feelings for someone..."
She spoke softer and softer.
Yan Zhuoxu raised an eyebrow.
"Still not admitting it?"
He leaned down, pressing his nose against hers, his breath heavy, and said in a hoarse voice, "Speak."
"Shen Zhiyi, tell me you like me, and only me."
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