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Although the guards considered Ji Yunkai's threat and did not dare touch her, in the end, their master was the Grand Princess.

Ji Yunkai calmly took a step back and said, "Baoqin, you don't have to hold back anymore. Also, call in the others."

Ever since she arrived at the capital, she was locked up in Prince Yanbei's Mansion every day. She did not even have a chance to fight, and today, she was finally able to move about freely.

They had already fallen out with the Grand Princess; therefore, there was no need for them to give the Grand Princess any face.

"It's a weapon." Prince Duan's Wife stood hidden in the crowd, but if one looked carefully, they would realize that she was very different from her usual self. It was a pity that everyone's attention was focused on Baoqin, who was currently fighting with the guards.

When the Grand Princess saw that her guards were all blocked by a single maidservant, she scolded angrily, "You idiots, seize Ji Yunkai first!"

The guards' faces turned bitter, but they did not dare to reply.

Of course, they knew that they had to capture the head first, but that was only if they had the chance to do so.

Prince Yanbei's Wife looked skinny and weak, but her attacks were fast and ruthless, blocking them completely. They were unable to break through her defenses.

The Grand Princess looked around for a moment and seemed to realize something; she gritted her teeth and said, "Huang Yi, come out and take her down!"

Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow were levels of the Imperial Secret Guard. Heaven was in charge of protecting the Emperor, Earth was in charge of scouting, Black was in charge of assassinations, and Yellow was in charge of protecting the young princes and princesses.

Although the imperial harem had many imperial concubines, there currently were no little princes or princesses. So, the Emperor gave the Grand Princess the most powerful of the Yellow Guards.

The Grand Princess was usually treated as a treasure, and she had never had let Huang Yi be seen by others before. Today, to capture Ji Yunkai, the Grand Princess was going to go all out.

*Swish!*

The Grand Princess gave her order, and a black figure flew over like a gale wind. Ji Yunkai frowned and secretly held a gold needle in her hand.

She knew that the other party would not dare to take her life. As long as she did not die, she would have a chance.

However...

"Who?" Huang Yi was shocked, and he spun half a circle in the air. He stood firmly in front of Ji Yunkai, not daring to move again.

"You even dare to touch This King's people, Princess Chang Ning, you've come a long way!" A vermillion-red figure flashed past like a ray of multicolored light. Only when he stood in front of Ji Yunkai did they finally see his appearance.

"Prince Yanbei!" The noble ladies, who were standing to the side, could not help but cry out in alarm. Amongst the voices, the Grand Princess' voice was the loudest. It was obvious that she had received a great shock.

Xiao Jiu'an did not even look at her as his ice-cold eyes solely fell on the Imperial Secret Guard beside her: "Huang Yi, Number One Yellow Guard of the Imperial Secret Guards? Today, let This King experience the power of the Imperial Secret Guard."

*Swish!*

No one saw how he snatched the knife from the guard, and no one saw how he made his move. By the time everyone saw it, the Number One of the Yellow Guard had already been cut in half.

*Puff!* Blood mixed with brain matter spurted out, and most of it had landed on the Grand Princess.

"Ahh!" The Grand Princess screamed.

"Ahh!" The noble ladies in the hall screamed.

"Err…" The guards froze, their blades swinging halfway. They were unable to continue with their chopping motion because all of them looked at Xiao Jiu'an as if he were a demon.

Prince Yanbei was too scary!

"Help! Help!" The Grand Princess continued to wave her hands, wiping away the blood and brains on her body. She looked like she had gone mad, but no one dared to step forward to help.

*Dong!* Xiao Jiu'an casually threw the blade on the ground, and his light eyes coldly swept across the area.

He was the Prince Yanbei. Everywhere his gaze passed, the crowd would look away.

Ji Yunkai silently stood behind him. Her heart felt irritable and bitter as she looked at the back of the tall and mighty man who was defending her from danger.

Why was it Xiao Jiu'an?

Why was it Xiao Jiu'an again?

Why was it that every time she was bullied, the one defending her was Xiao Jiu'an?

Why was it that every time she met with danger, the one who appeared in front of her was Xiao Jiu'an?

Why was it this vile man again?

What kind of Lord would appear when she needed it?

She did not wish for this man to appear at this time at all!

And yet here he was, like a king descending upon the mortal world, like a heavenly deity standing in front of her, blocking all the wind and rain!

Although she was not a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl and would not fall for his heroic actions to save the beauty, she was still human. She would be touched, though her heart would not be!

She hated this man!

She hated this arrogant, conceited, and self-righteous man!

She hated this man!

She hated this man who had bound her, trapped her, hurt her, and not given her freedom. She hated this man who had tied her life and death to him!

She hated this man!

So annoying! So very annoying!

She could not be moved by such a man. It was impossible!

However, the moment Xiao Jiu'an turned around and grabbed onto her hand, her heart could not help but skip a beat.

Xiao Jiu'an's hand was very warm, very big, and somewhat rough, but it was also very safe. Being held by his hand was like holding onto the whole world. She no longer had to fear being abandoned by others, and she was no longer alone, but…

She knew that all of this was just an illusion. This man was both hateful and selfish. Though he held her hand right now, if they encountered any danger, he would be the first to shake her off.

Even if she knew that Xiao Jiu'an would let go, she was not willing to let go of his hand first.

She had been alone for so long, and Xiao Jiu'an's hand was warm to the point where she was eager for the warmth and protection of this moment.

"Let's go!" Xiao Jiu'an took Ji Yunkai's hand and turned to walk out.

The guards only stared at him and no one dared to stop him. When Xiao Jiu'an stepped forward, they unconsciously backed away to make way for him…

This was Xiao Jiu'an. There was no need for him to say anything, nor was there a need for him to do anything. Just one move was enough to make the Grand Princess not dare to speak, one move was enough to scare the entire hall, one move was enough to scare them, and one move was enough to take Ji Yunkai away.

No one dared to stop him...