Zhao Xi didn't offer any further explanation, simply asking him, "How did you manage to arrive in time?"
"It was Miss Dong who informed me." Song Yuanbao replied, "She visited our home, specifically asked to see me, and then told me that Chief Minister Yang had planned today's assassination against you. Upon hearing that the assassination might occur at night, I felt something was wrong, so I came early. Fortunately, I arrived in time."
"You shouldn't have come," Zhao Xi said. "Now that you're here, you'll only be trapped with me."
"I just wanted to protect you." Song Yuanbao blurted out.
When Zhao Xi looked over, he quickly avoided her gaze and explained, "Back at the hunting ground, I promised to rescue you. Even though I might be thick-skinned, I still keep my promises. Since I can't rescue you, I'll accompany you in captivity."
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