Chapter 108: The blade and the Bells

His statement was not surprising, with the way Ming Zhu and Huang Ling was saying this is was evident but what she wanted to know how it comes to be? And who is Zhong Ling exactly? He didn't want to tell her then why he is telling her now? She doesn't want to force him. He might have never talked about this to anyone.

"It's fine, I know I was being noisy," She said, trying to move away. Xian Zhen grabbed her hand and pulled her to his lap caging her in his arms, Hong Liu let out a gasp of surprise and blushed not meeting his eyes.

"All you have to do is to ask and from now on I promise that I will always answer you truthfully," He took her hand and kiss it, sealing his promise. Hong Liu looks at his eye that was cooly looking at hers and there was no indication that she asked too much. He had a soft smile on his lips and calm in his eyes, Hong Liu doubts evaporated and her heart softens.

"Really?"

"Absolutely, now what is that you want to know?"