Qin Li whispered into Shangguan Shiyu's ear, "In a moment, I'll draw these people away. You take your mother and get her to the stone cave where we were hiding. That mountain is the Second Elder's territory. I'm going to pin this on the Grand Elder. Can you handle that?"
The two of them had already scouted the location of the Grand Elder's mountain peak before arriving.
Shangguan Shiyu nodded, then said softly, "My dear husband... please be careful!"
Qin Li pulled Shangguan Shiyu into his arms, feeling their hearts beat as one. He whispered, "Remember, no matter what happens, you'll always have me!"
Shangguan Shiyu looked up, her gaze soft as she stared at Qin Li. Then, mustering her courage, she stood on her tiptoes and gently kissed him on the lips. Her cheeks flushed, and her eyes, full of deep affection, said what words could not.
