This declaration of love brought silence among the few men present.
They always saw the other as more important than themselves. Previously, they were brothers who helped each other, willing to do anything for their siblings. They could endure much hardship and bear much pain. In love, it was the same. Once committed, if one of them had to make a sacrifice, they would rather sacrifice themselves than see any harm come to the person they loved.
Perhaps, sacrifice and dedication are qualities flowing in their blood. But as Dong Huiying said, it wasn't just that they were earnest towards her; she reciprocated the same seriousness towards them. The desire to protect, the wish to cherish, is mutual. They are such a group, perhaps not initially of such character, but after spending so much time together, they gradually became like each other.
