As the mist rose, Xiaosuisui and Ji Youyuan both caught a whiff of a pungent odor.
The two were coughing repeatedly.
They waved the smoke away with their hands, but before them stood a row of soldiers.
These soldiers had entered upon hearing Prince Yu's call to capture the assassins.
"Who are you? Where is our Prince Yu? What have you done to him?"
A soldier demanded.
Xiaosuisui and Ji Youyuan exchanged a glance, neither spoke, while Xiaosuisui reached out her small hands toward Ji Youyuan for a hug!
Ji Youyuan bent down to pick her up, flicked his sleeve, and pushed the soldiers back a dozen steps, clearing the way.
Ji Youyuan carried Xiaosuisui out of the tent and happened to meet General Hertz of Xiling. Supported by his guards, he stood before Ji Youyuan, frowning, and demanded to know:
"Who are you? How dare you attempt to assassinate the prince of Xiling!"
