Forced love, an inescapable fate

After saying that, Bai Yu took a deep look at Wan Yue who was still in a daze, then took off the dagger on his body and reached out to wipe his neck.

At this time, Wanyue seemed to have just come to her senses. It was obvious that the development of the matter was beyond her understanding.

Isn't it the master who is punishing himself? Not only did Bai Yu not try to rescue him, but why did he even put the knife on his own neck?

If he died, who would I have to argue with in the future? Wouldn't that make life less fun? If he really died in my place, wouldn't I be in his debt for the rest of my life?

Wan Yue grabbed Bai Yu's hand and yelled at him in disbelief, "Are you crazy? Who asked you to take my punishment? Did I agree? Do you think this is great? You must be sick. I don't want to owe you anything. Give it to me. I'll just slit my throat. Who wouldn't do that?"

After saying that, she tried to pull Bai Yu's hand holding the dagger to wipe it against her neck. Bai Yu naturally refused to let her, and the two of them pulled back and forth like this, making Jiang Ci's eyelids twitch.

I just don't know who these two are putting on this show for. The sword sheaths are still there. Do they think I'm blind? It seems that this master of mine really doesn't mean much to them.

Jiang Ci held his forehead in silence. He was already full of anger, and now seeing the two people pulling each other to the limit, he wanted to kick these annoying people away.

It is impossible to kill them. I just wanted to scare them both, otherwise I am afraid that there will be another time for such betrayal.

Jiang Ci tried hard to suppress the anger on his face, but the coldness around him did not diminish in the slightest. He glanced at the two of them coldly and spoke coldly.

"Since you two are willing to die for each other, this prince is not a cold-blooded person. I originally wanted to help you two, but now this prince has changed his mind. Considering that you two have worked hard over the years, even if you have not made any contributions, I will spare your lives for now. However, Wan Yue's death sentence can be spared, but the punishment of life cannot be escaped. I originally wanted to punish only you, but Bai Yu has deep feelings for you and is willing to bear it for you. In this case, your punishment will be shared by the two of you. Come, take them away and give each of them thirty strokes of the stick, not a single stroke less. Beat them hard and teach them a lesson. Let's put this matter behind us for now. If there is a next time, we won't be as lucky as today."

Wanyue and Baiyu then put down the daggers they were pulling back and forth in disappointment.

Jiang Ci glanced at the two of them and felt that he would be angry to death if he stayed any longer, so he just got up and left, but when he reached the door, he turned around again.

"After you get spanked, don't show any signs of abnormality in front of Sister. If she finds out, the punishment will be doubled."

After saying that, he turned around and left, leaving Wanyue and Baiyu staring at each other.

Wan Yue understood something from Jiang Ci's words. She stared at Bai Yu thoughtfully and asked him, "Bai Yu, are you plotting something bad against me?"

Bai Yu touched his nose and didn't dare to look into Wan Yue's eyes. After being disturbed by their master today, his thoughts were laid naked in front of Wan Yue. But when she asked him this, he felt a little embarrassed.

What does it mean to have ill intentions towards her?

Seeing Bai Yu remained silent, Wan Yue asked him again, "When did you plot against me? I didn't even notice. If it weren't for the master today, I might still be in the dark. Bai Yu, you're a grown man, why are you being so timid? Do you dare to do something but not take responsibility for it?"

Bai Yu was instantly excited by her.

"Who dares to do it or not? I just like you. I have liked you since we were in Dongli Town. I have hinted to you so many times over the years. Do you really not understand or are you pretending not to understand? The princess has seen through my thoughts, but you really didn't feel it. You even said that you clearly know but are unwilling to respond. Let's just talk it out today. Then give me an answer. Do you like me at all?"

Bai Yu spoke the last few words carefully, looking at Wan Yue with anxious eyes.

"I...I"

Wan Yue's face flushed. It was the first time someone confessed to her so directly. She stammered and couldn't speak.

Bai Yu waited eagerly for Wan Yue's answer, his heart beating fast. It had been five years. He had been waiting for five whole years. Who knew how he had gotten through these five years?

Wan Yue's heart was beating like a war drum, and she couldn't say the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

The first time she heard the phrase "love grows over time" from Mu Qingli, she believed it without a doubt. After spending so many years together, she naturally had feelings for Bai Yu, but neither of them had ever made it clear. Now that she knew Bai Yu treated her the same way she treated him, she was naturally happy, but the matter came so suddenly that she didn't know how to respond.

One of them had a face full of anticipation, while the other had a hot face and was stammering, unable to speak. The secret guards outside the door were so anxious that they couldn't help but speak.

"Hey, Chief, Miss Wanyue, should we wait until next time? Today's occasion isn't really suitable for romance. Why don't you take the stick first?"

As soon as he said this, the two turned around with cold faces and said, "Get lost."

"You can leave, but please hurry up, we still have to report to the master."

The secret guards Xueying and Liuxing stood at the door with a look of anticipation for the show, and finally, despite Bai Yu's murderous look, they considerately closed the door for the two of them.

The door was closed, and Bai Yu pulled Wanyue up, his tone more serious than ever before: "Wanyue, although our identities are special, the master is different from others. He has no objection to us being together. His intention today is also very clear, that is, he wants us to see each other's feelings clearly. After so many years, my feelings for you have not changed. Wanyue, I like you. I have liked you since we were in Dongli Town. Life is only a few short decades, and I don't want to leave myself with any regrets. Today I want to ask you, do you like me? Are you willing to spend the rest of your life with me?"

Wanyue's hand was held tightly by him and she couldn't break free, but she was also moved by the sincerity in Baiyu's eyes.

She remembered Mu Qingli had told her that love is a two-way journey. Now, she and Bai Yu could be considered to be a two-way journey.

Seeing Bai Yu looking at her eagerly, she finally nodded, "Of course I'm willing, but thinking about the beatings I'll get in a while, I feel like we're both going to be miserable."

After getting Wan Yue's answer, Bai Yu happily picked her up and spun her around.

"That's great, you finally agreed. Forget about being beaten with a stick, even being stabbed with a knife is fine. Don't worry, Wanyue, I'll block it for you when you get beaten with a stick later."

When Wanyue was picked up by him, the blush on her face became even more intense, but she couldn't stop smiling in her eyes.

Fortunately, they understand each other.