Better than dying

Tianjie looked at Song Jia's hands when she asked him what he was looking for in her palms. 

"Nothing," Tianjie replied and looked into her eyes. "It is hard to believe that I followed my heart to be with you," he stated and smiled at her. 

Song Jia smiled back at him and lowered her eyes. "No man ever told me that he wants me to be his wife. All wanted me to be their mistress," she said and lowered her eyes. "I am grateful to His Highness for not being like the other men. All my life, I have danced in front of people and gained their appreciation, but no one ever seemed genuine to me," she stated. 

"Why do you not tell me about your life till now?" Tianjie asked her. 

"Will His Highness listen?" Song Jia asked. 

"I want to know everything about you. I want to know the true Song Jia. I want to hear what she was and how she turn out to be such a graceful dancer," Tianjie said earnestly. "Tell me about you," he caressed her hands.