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With such a small request, Xiao Jiu'an was also unwilling to agree.

Ji Yunkai felt cold for some reason, but she did not retreat. Instead she laughed and said, "I can save Infanta Shiqing, right?"

Before she could even finish her last word, she was interrupted by Ye Cang Qiong who was standing on the roof, "I say, are the two of you done? It's only three steps, and it's not like you're leaving each other forever. Is there really a need to be so intimate with each other?"

"Glaring at me? You got balls. Go, teach her a lesson." Ye Cang Qiong raised his hand and the maid behind him immediately put down the lantern. She flew down from the rooftop and walked in front of Xiao Jiu'an and Ji Yunkai and politely said, "Prince Yanbei, please let me pass."

"Ye Cang Qiong, don't force This King to destroy your Cang Qiong Mountain Villa." Xiao Jiu'an did not give way, but everyone present knew that Xiao Jiu'an's refusal was not for the sake of protecting Ji Yunkai, but for the sake of Prince Yanbei's Mansion and his face.

"Prince Yanbei, no one has ever been able to retreat safely after glaring at this Villa Master." The smile on Ye Cang Qiong's face turned cold and exuded killing intent.

Xiao Jiu'an sneered: "Ye Cang Qiong, there has never been anyone who was able to live after threatening This King."

With the same words, Ye Cang Qiong's tone was filled with murderous intent, but with Xiao Jiu'an, his tone remained calm and indifferent, as if this was what he should have been doing in the first place.

"You won't find me." So long as he was unwilling, no one would be able to find him.

"You can't hide forever." If Ye Cang Qiong could hide away from him for his entire life, he, Xiao Jiu'an, would recognize him.

"It is indeed impossible to hide forever." He pointed at Ji Yunkai and said, "How about this, let your Princess take my attack from my maid. If she can stand steadily, I will let the three of you leave."

Ye Cang Qiong seemed to be afraid that Xiao Jiu'an would be displeased, so he added on: "Of course, if Prince Yanbei loves his Princess so dearly, you can take this move for her."

Ye Cang Qiong seemed to be speaking casually, but whether it was Ji Yunkai or Xiao Jiu'an, both of them knew that Ye Cang Qiong was targeting Xiao Jiu'an.

Outsiders might not know, but Ji Yunkai was very aware that given Xiao Jiu'an's current condition, not to mention receiving Ye Cang Qiong's maid's attack, it would already be difficult for him to stand firm here.

Was Ye Cang Qiong trying to test him? Was this his real goal?

No matter what, Ji Yunkai knew that she could not allow Xiao Jiu'an to receive this move. Otherwise, none of them would be able to leave the Tranquil Water Tea Garden tonight.

Without waiting for Xiao Jiu'an to say more, Ji Yunkai took a step forward and said, "No need, regarding matters between women, how can a man like the Prince interfere?"

"Prince Yanbei's Wife, you really are protecting your Master." Ye Cang Qiong looked at Ji Yunkai with a smile that was not a smile, and snapped his fingers, "Since that's the case, then I won't be polite. Chun Feng, attack!"

"Wait!" Without giving the maid a chance to act, Ji Yunkai immediately said, "If your maid accidentally misses, what do I do?"

"She's useless, just attack." Ye Cang Qiong said in an unconcerned tone.

"I know.…" Before Ji Yunkai finished her sentence, a dagger suddenly appeared in her hand, and she stabbed it at the maid's cheek at an extremely tricky angle. When the maid dodged, Ji Yunkai's feet moved, and she moved to the side of the maid. The dagger in her hand aimed at the maid's back: "If you don't want to die, don't move!"

"You…" However, Ji Yunkai ignored her and turned to look at Ye Cang Qiong: "Villa Master Ye, can you release her now?"

"Release her? You dare to attack my people, how do you expect me to let you go?" Ye Cang Qiong's expression suddenly changed. He stood up, and his clothes fluttered about without the wind; he looked seductive and dangerous.

"The Head of the Cang Qiong Villa actually went back on his word like this?" Ji Yunkai's expression did not look much better either. She had just expended too much energy, but it was a pity that it did not seem to be effective now.

Ye Cang Qiong gave a cold snort and said condescendingly: "As for how this Villa Master does things, it's not up to you to decide. Let go of my people and I'll spare your life."

"Impossible." Ji Yunkai rejected it without even thinking.

If she let her go, would she still have anything to negotiate?

"You don't have the right to refuse, unless you want Xiao Shiqing's life." As soon as Ye Cang Qiong finished speaking, the person holding Xiao Shiqing held the blade against her neck.

Ye Cang Qiong nodded in satisfaction. His tone returned to its original relaxed state, "Prince Yanbei's Wife, I'll count to three. If you don't let her go, I'll break one of Xiao Shiqing's arms."

These words seemed to be threatening Ji Yunkai, but in reality, it was threatening Xiao Jiu'an.

Ji Yunkai was furious, "You…. despicable! "

"This Villa Master has never been a gentleman." Ye Cang Qiong carelessly said, and turned to Xiao Jiu'an, "Prince Yanbei, continue with our previous agreement. Let your Princess walk into the house, and I'll release Xiao Shiqing."

"This Prince's wife has already taken three steps forward. It is time for Villa Master Ye to fulfill his promise." Xiao Jiu'an's voice was ice-cold and contained a hidden killing intent.

He had never been threatened like this before, and Ye Cang Qiong had truly angered him. If it wasn't for his current body not allowing him to make a move, Ye Cang Qiong would have long been dead under his sword.

He stood on top of the roof and faced Xiao Jiu'an's gaze without fear. The two of them gazed at each other, sparks flew in all directions. The killing intent in the surroundings seemed to have frozen everything. Including Ji Yunkai, no one dared to breathe.

Just when Ji Yunkai thought that the two of them would stare at each other until one of them could no longer hold on, Ye Cang Qiong suddenly opened his mouth and said, "Let go of the Infanta."

"Yes." The person holding Xiao Shiqing was startled, and immediately retracted his blade and released the restraints on Xiao Shiqing, but he stood in front of Xiao Shiqing, and did not let her leave.

"I've already released her, so let your Princess enter." Ye Cang Qiong had a look of displeasure on his face.

This time, Xiao Jiu'an did not speak further and only coldly ordered her, "Ji Yunkai, go in!"

She had gotten the upper hand with much difficulty, as Ye Cang Qiong was obviously very concerned about this maid. As long as Xiao Jiu'an was willing to let go of this matter, they would be able to bring Xiao Shiqing back without a problem. However....

Xiao Jiu'an was not willing, or perhaps, Xiao Jiu'an was not willing to risk Xiao Shiqing's life, so he could only sacrifice her and risk her life.

Ji Yunkai hatefully said, "Xiao Jiu'an, you are really selfish!" Finally, she could not hold back the tears in her eyes anymore and they rolled down the golden mask.

Ji Yunkai closed her eyes, covering the anger and sorrow within them. At the same time, she let go of the dagger and allowed it to slide down from her hand....