Huang Gongyi's smile faded, and a look of shame appeared on his dark face.
After a moment of silence, he said, "I've thought for a long time, although you lost to me today, you are a woman confined to the inner quarters, while I am a man who trains every day. Such a comparison is unfair. If we were to compare your skills among women and mine among men, I am definitely not your equal."
"…"
"Therefore, I am here to say to the Young Madam — I, Huang Gongyi, admire you."
"…"
"I will no longer mistreat the prisoners of war. If the Young Madam ever needs anything from me, Huang Gongyi, please do not hesitate to ask. There's no such thing as 'no' from me."
"…!"
Shang Ruyi never expected things to come to this point. Although Huang Gongyi has a fiery temper, he is straightforward and carefree. When he said these words, the slight blush on his dark face made him even more endearing.
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Mr. Huang, I truly don't deserve such words."
"…"
