Although this was merely the light concern shown by a superior to a loyal subordinate,
it was possibly just something Prince Ning Liancheng said offhand, but to Zhu Sha, it was enough.
She could be even more devoted.
Even if it meant sacrificing her life for her Highness.
...
Zhu Sha's feelings for Fourth Prince Ning Liancheng were not merely a superficial romantic affection, because she liked you, was infatuated with you, adored you, so she could die for you.
Rather—
her loyalty was such that she dared not even harbor feelings like liking, infatuation, or adoration.
In her bones, she was a proud and sharp sword.
But, at the same time, too rigid and easily broken.
She was also lowly.
She could never escape the identity of a servant or a subordinate, feeling unworthy.
Her affection, for Fourth Prince Ning Liancheng, for that man as lofty and pure as clouds in Heaven, was a kind of desecration.
With her body full of blood and filth, how could she be worthy?
