Yun’s determination

"Big brother Yan, I Think I Love You," Said Xue'er with a wide smile.

"…" Xiao Yan couldn't think of anything to say. To him, it was all too sudden. To say the truth, he really did like Xue'er, but the problem was he wasn't too sure of feelings himself.

"It's okay Big brother Yan, you don't have to force yourself for my sake, it's just that if I didn't say it I would have regretted my whole life. You don't have to give me a response either, I know you have a strong background and great potential, I know you might not even put me in the eye, but still I Love You," said Xue'er with the same wide smile though sadness could be seen in her eyes that couldn't be hidden.

"That's not it," said Xiao Yan shaking his head, "When I saw you getting hurt, I felt so much pain that it felt as if I am the one getting stabbed instead. I felt rage, uncontrollable rage like I have never felt before, if not for having a treasure I have for calming my mind, I would have turned into a killing machine. But somehow, even if I ended up being one, it felt it was worth it if it's for you. If this fondness and care that I am feeling for you is Love, then I Love you too Xue'er, I Love you a lot."

Seeing Xiao Yan smiling and telling her that he too loved her, Xue'er's felt happiness, so much happiness that it felt like she was in a dream, a dream which she never wanted to wake up from.

"That's not the problem. You see, there is someone I feel like I owe her a lot. I know her from childhood. Every time I landed in trouble she was always there to help me out. Once I was severely burned by my own fire while training. When she saw the pain I was going through when the maids applied medicine, she snatched it from them and she started applying medicine using her lips. Afterward, when I accidentally tasted that medicine I knew how bitter it tasted. It was so horrible, I vomited for hours just for letting it touch my tongue and she used her lips to apply it on my wounds for hours without even frowning a little. I knew she liked me a lot since then, slowly I also started to like her."

"Before coming here, I was sure I loved her. But now, after being with you for just a couple of days, I realized that I love you too. Now it feels like I am not doing justice to either of you," said Xiao Yan lowering his head as if afraid to see her eyes. Seeing unconditional love in Xue'er's eyes, he really did feel guilty a lot.

"Stupid Brother Yan! Look at me, say why can't you love two people at the same time?" asked Xue'er "You see Brother Yan, as long as you love me, I don't mind other things at all. As long as you love me, I don't care if you love someone else as well. And from what I have heard so far, that sister will also not mind at all since we both just want you to love us nothing more."

"But …" Xiao Yan didn't know what to say, 'Why can't he love two people at the same time?' he didn't know.

"No buts, do you seriously love me?"

"Yes"

"Then nothing else matters," said Xue'er with a contented smile. She really didn't care how many women Xiao Yan love as long as he loved her. And she really liked how honest and sincerely he treated her and told her about this.

"Big brother Yan, can I … mm … hug you?" asked Xue'er with her face flushed.

"Oh, you didn't ask before, but you definitely can," Xiao Yan extended his arms and said with a grin on his face.

Xue'er throw herself into his arms again, "Idiot" she cute banged his chest with her fist.

They stayed like that for quite some time, enjoying each other's warmth without making any sound.

"Big brother Yan, can you tell me about your family?"

"Not now, it will bring a lot of trouble for you and your family."

"Okay, just know that I am always here for you."

…

"Big brother Yan, who is that sister you mentioned?"

"Liu Xing"

'Liu? I have heard of that somewhere, I can't remember though, probably some great family. Let me check once I am back in Fallen Star City,' she thought.

When they were cuddling and enjoying their private time, outside the tent Elder Yue was having a problem deciding what to do. It was an urgent matter, she didn't know if she should barge in and disturb Xue'er or she should wait for them to come. But the issue was serious, so she made up her mind to call her out.

"Xue'er, aunt Yue here, can I come in?" yelled Elder Yue.

Inside, Xue'er hurriedly left Xiao Yan's embrace, "Aunt Yue, come in."

When Elder Yue came in, she saw Xue'er whose face still had light crimson hue which let her imagination run wild.

"Ahhmm, Aunt Yue what urgent matters do you have?" asked Xue'er still pissed at being disturbed when she was having such a wonderful time with Xiao Yan.

"Don't be mad little Xue'er, I also didn't want to disturb your time with your lover," Elder Yue made a sad face while smiling wryly, "You see, an important matter occurred at the entrance that needs you to decide what to do."

Hearing Elder Yue calling Xiao Yan her lover, Xue'er's face glowed bright red, she inwardly felt really happy though, 'Aunt Yue is still the best!' she thought.

"What happened? Did more bastards from Yang and Ma families come?" asked Xue'er.

"No, it's your maid Yun," said Elder Yue.

"What? What did she want from me this time? Did she come to check how her poison is torturing me? Or perhaps taunt me for trusting her?" Xue'er was really angry at Yun, more she felt betrayed and disappointed.

"Neither, she came to beg for your forgiveness!" even now Elder Yue couldn't believe what had happened.

"What?" Xue'er was stunned too, "What happened?"

"She was taken away by that expert to punish her," saying she looked at Xiao Yan and continued, "She returned this morning looking completely like a beggar. It looked like she had been tortured at a lot but except for the missing finger, there were no other wounds. I really don't know what that expert did to her, but she had been kneeling in front of the entrance since morning. When our guards asked her, she said she wanted to serve you until you completely forgave her. Obviously no one believed her but no one acted against her either thinking this was the punishment that elder had given her. When she came, she was in really bad condition and after kneeling for almost an hour she passed out. The guards were concerned and called us to make a decision. Although no one was in favor, I told them to treat her and let you decide what to do. But once she woke up, she again knelt down saying she will not get up until you forgive her."