Hua Manman knew she was safe.
The tension in her nerves finally eased.
Her body could no longer hold on. She swayed and fell to the side, the dagger slipping from her hand and falling to the ground with a CLANG.
At the critical moment, Li Ji reached out and caught her.
She was covered in wounds, and her fresh blood stained his hands and sleeves, but he paid it no mind, his eyes fixed on the person in his arms.
"I'll send you back."
But Hua Manman shook her head and said hoarsely, "I don't want to go back."
Li Ji immediately changed his wording.
"I'll *take* you back."
Just one word changed, but the meaning was completely different.
Just then, Mr. Du and Ban Ren arrived in a hurry with men from the Yu Royal Mansion.
Mr. Du bowed to the Regent King.
"Thank you, Regent Prince, for saving our Princely Heir's life."
Li Ji gave him a cold glance, instantly hearing all the schemes in his heart.
The corners of Li Ji's lips curled up in a mocking sneer.
