Shen Li felt a little touched by what Wang Yue said, but she refused to back down.
"Why are you like this? I'm doing this for your own good!"
Wang Yue could tell that Shen Li was still angry. He worried she might suddenly act like the self-righteous heroines in some dramas and sacrifice or give herself up for the male lead.
He grabbed Shen Li and said solemnly, "Being together was a decision we made together. So no matter what dangers we face, we have to face them together. You can't leave me behind and go alone!"
Shen Li was genuinely moved by his words, but she replied, conflicted, "But no matter what, I'm still a member of the Spirit Tribe. If something goes wrong, the worst they can do is strip me of my powers and make me mortal!
"But you're already mortal. If they catch you, you'll surely die—and be reduced to ashes!"
Seeing how worried Shen Li was, Wang Yue felt he had completely won her heart. Delighted, he declared boldly, "Then I'll die! As long as we're still holding each other close in our final moments, it'll be worth it!"
Moved by his words, Shen Li said, "All right. We'll live and die together!"
After saying that, she took Wang Yue's hand of her own accord, her heart brimming with excitement.
Just as they were lost in their affection for each other, someone suddenly called out, "Young Master Wang, Miss Shen, my madam is awake. My prince requests your presence!"
Shen Li was startled and hurriedly tried to let go, but Wang Yue kept hold of her hand as he led her toward Gu Chengjin's bedchamber.
The maid had of course noticed their hands, and couldn't help but smile. As she led the way, her