Hu Xiaotian shook his head and used Secret Voice Transmission. "I absolutely won't leave. I promised I would take you away, and I'll keep that promise."
Long Xiyue's beautiful eyes widened. To her, Hu Xiaotian's voice sounded quite loud, and she pointed outside anxiously, afraid someone might overhear. Hu Xiaotian covered her lips. "Don't be afraid. I've just learned a technique called Secret Voice Transmission. Only you can hear what I'm saying now. No one outside can make out a word."
Long Xiyue nodded, delight shining in her beautiful eyes.
Hu Xiaotian said, "I've already put a thorough plan in place. Nothing can go wrong. Don't worry. As long as you follow my arrangements, we can escape this predicament safe and sound."
Long Xiyue looked doubtful. Once they entered Great Yong, the protection surrounding her would only grow tighter. Wouldn't escaping become harder than ever? Besides, what would happen to Great Kang if she left? Though her imperial brother was heartless, this marriage was by no means her personal affair. If she simply walked away, she might bring an undeserved calamity upon the people of Great Kang. She said softly, "Heaven's will is hard to defy. Why do you still not understand that?"
Hu Xiaotian gazed into her beautiful eyes and asked quietly, "Just tell me this: if you had a chance to spend the rest of your life with me, would you give up being a princess?"
Without a moment's hesitation, Long Xiyue nodded firmly.
Hu Xiaotian pressed his lips together, then broke into a brilliant, sunny smile. For that answer alone, even climbing mountains of blades and plunging into seas of fire for her would be worthwhile.
Long Xiyue asked, "Why haven't I seen Zijuan?"
Hu Xiaotian hid nothing from her. He told her about Zijuan's suspicious behavior