The Encounter

Young Master Fu and Young Mistress Liu discovered that their bond was deepening following the attack.

They talked about their future plans and shared their goals and ambitions for a very long time.

Young Mistress Liu discovered that she was able to be more vulnerable with him than she ever had been.

She spoke to him about her upbringing, the challenges she had to deal with as a youngster growing up in a privileged household, and the difficulties she had encountered.

Young Master Fu gave her a sympathetic and perceptive ear.

He was happy that she was now confiding in him enough to express her deepest thoughts and feelings since he had always felt that there was more to her than first seemed.

Young Master Fu clasped her hand in his as they sat in the garden one evening to watch the stars shine overhead.

He replied in a quiet, grave voice, "I have something to tell you.

Young Mistress Liu's heart was racing as she turned to face him.

What is it, she enquired.

He said, "I have loved you ever since I met you.

And I am confident that I will continue to adore you throughout my life.

Young Mistress Liu began to cry, and she leaned in for a kiss.

The weight of their love and the optimism it offered overcame them as they sat there in each other's arms.

Even though they were enjoying their blossoming romance, they were aware that threats lingered in the background.

They would need to remain watchful, keep an eye on their backs, and be a step ahead of anyone who wanted to do them harm.

Yet they believed they could handle anything if they had their love to help them.