Tan Xiu who listened to Yuan Song's scolding and was overwhelmed with emotions thinking about what happened at the palace.

  He had never scolded her before and she got scared seeing his expressions, afraid that he might find her a bother and was just treating her as a Princess.

  Rather than being scolded, she was afraid of being rejected by the man for whom she made so many efforts.

  She couldn't control herself as tears started to form in her eyes and without her knowing, she started sobbing and couldn't stop herself from crying out loud.

  " I don't want to be the Princess. " She said as she started sobbing loudly.

  Yuan Song was startled seeing her crying like this. He looked around and was relieved that it was a secluded alley, and no one was around. Her maid was standing at the corner of the alley but she was standing there as if she were non-existent.

  He stopped scolding her, seeing her crying, and stood there awkwardly. He can make people cry but he doesn't know how to stop them from crying.

  He raised his hand to pat her shoulder but retracted it thinking that it might be too much. After all, she is still a princess and he is just a military commander.

  Seeing his hesitance, she wailed loudly making him scared and worried.

  " Prin…… Princess Tan Xiu… it's okay. Please don't cry. Ah, I am sorry. I am sorry that I shouted at you." He started apologizing seeing her crying loudly.

  He can do anything but dealing with a crying woman was so difficult.

  Tan Xiu calmed down a little but tears were still rolling down her cheeks. He sighed helplessly and stretched his hand towards her.

  He looked into her eyes and patted her head lovingly, " There, there. Don't cry now. I won't scold you anymore."

  "-_-"

  *Hic*

  Tan Xiu stopped at once and as soon as he said those words, she started hiccuping. Her eyes wide opened as she stared at him in shock.

  He has never talked to her in such an informal and intimate tone. He has always respected her and maintained the formalities. Sometimes she found it annoying because this created a wall between them.

  However, as soon as his hand touched her head, she felt bells ringing in her ears. Suddenly the air became more fragrant and clean, flowers were blooming and she felt a tingling sensation in her stomach.

  She looked at him in a daze which caused her lips into a bright smile.

  Yuan Song smiled awkwardly seeing her extreme smile and expressions. He awkwardly retracted his hand and said, " You……are fine? You are not hurt, are you?"

  She blinked her eyes seeing that he was not using formalities. She pursed her lips to control her smile.

  She shook her head and held her head down to hide her blooming smile.

  However, her actions caught his attention and he couldn't help but smile seeing her shy actions.

  *Ahem* He clears his throat and says, " Princess Tan Xiu, what were you doing at the market? Did you even take permission before coming out?" He narrowed his eyes as he looked at her suspiciously.

  Her smile disappeared when she heard his question. She pursed her lips and said in a low voice, " I……I came secretly out of the palace."

  His expressions darkened as he said, " Secretly? Do you know how dangerous it is these days for you to get out of the palace alone? What if someone recognizes you? It can be very dangerous, anything can happen."

  She frowned and said, " Nothing will happen. Who dares to do anything to me? I am the Princess of the Tan Dynasty and this is my territory. What can happen to me?"

  He shook his head hearing her naive words. She doesn't even know what dangers are possibly waiting for her. She not only belongs to the royal family but was dearest to his Majesty. She can be used to threaten the royal family. Also, her image represents the dignity of the Tan Dynasty and His Majesty.

  His Majesty has so many enemies, they can easily use her to exact their revenge. Yet she doesn't understand the dangers around her.

  He sighed and said, " It's all for your safety. After all, you're the princess. As a princess, you should mind your actions and be careful before doing anything. Princess of the Tan Dynasty should not……"

  " I said that I don't want to be the princess. Does being a princess mean to be caged in that luxurious palace for the whole life? Does being a princess mean that I have to sacrifice myself for the sake of the state? Does being a princess mean……I have to sacrifice my love?" She shouted as she couldn't bear to listen to his words anymore.

  Yuan Song was stunned by hearing her words. He stared at her for a moment as his expressions started to darken.

  He pursed his lips and asked in a deep voice, " What do you mean? Did something happen?"

  Tan Xiu was surprised to see his serious expressions. She pouted as she controlled herself from crying again. She sniffled and took a deep breath.

  She stared at him and reminded her of the golden words. ' Tan Xiu, you can do it. Go for it.'

  " I…… Commander Yuan Song……I……I like you. Commander Yuan Song, I like you. It's not that I started to like you recently but from the very first day, I saw you. It's been a year since I am following you around." she started speaking while pausing in between.

  " When you came to the palace for a banquet and was recently promoted as the commander of the military,?I fell for you at that time. At first, it was an attraction, which became a curiosity. However, after seeing you a few times, I realized that I like you.".

  " You are cold and ruthless at battle but with me, you have always been gentle and nice. No man has ever made me so special.".

  She pursed her lips seeing his shocked expressions and the way he was looking at her without saying anything.

  She clenched her dress and said, " You don't have to respond to me now. Please don't feel burdened by it. It was……just my feelings. I just wanted to let you know how I feel." she shivered as she felt afraid looking into his eyes.

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