Hu Xiaotian said, "Your humble servant isn't that noble, nor have I thought that far ahead. I simply believe that, as a man, the most important thing is a sense of responsibility. Since I am betrothed to Wuyou, I must be faithful to her and cherish her."
Long Yefang sighed. "I understand how you feel. Isn't that exactly how I feel about Xi Yan?" His gaze returned to the portrait, and he said tenderly, "Whatever her origins, whether or not she is a fiend from the Five Immortals Cult, whether she is young and beautiful or her youth has faded, I will remain steadfast, never leaving or abandoning her. But how can I let her know what is in my heart?" At this, Long Yefang let out another long sigh.
Hu Xiaotian laughed inwardly. Who the hell are you fooling? Playing the saint of romance in front of me? When all is said and done, you're just bewitched by Xi Yan's beauty. If she were an ugly woman paralyzed from the waist down, you probably wouldn't even spare her a second glance. Thinking of this, Hu Xiaotian felt that fate truly treated him unfairly. Was he really going to have to give selflessly and sacrifice himself for his father's political career? His main purpose in coming today had been to gather information, yet ever since meeting Long Yefang, he had been listening to the fellow's romantic woes. They had not touched on serious business at all. If all Great Kang's princes were like him, the future of the realm would be worrying indeed.
Hu Xiaotian said, "True sincerity can split even metal and stone. If Xi Yan knew how deeply Your Highness loved her, surely she would be moved by your painstaking devotion."
Long Yefang's eyes lit up. "Really?"
Hu