"Lili, protecting you is our duty, not a senseless sacrifice," Sheng Tianze said in a low voice, reaching for Jiang Xinli's hand.
His hand was halfway there when—
SHWISH! A wall of blue ice materialized out of thin air, blocking the space between them.
An Ice Blue Snake Tail shot toward Jiang Xinli like a bolt of lightning.
Jiang Xinli's world spun, and the next second, she was pinned in Xuan Ying's arms.
"Xuan Ying!" Jiang Xinli struggled, pounding on his chest. "We were having a serious discussion! Why are you pulling this stunt again?"
Xuan Ying's cool fingertips gripped her chin, forcing her to look at him. "Little Bumble, what about the promise you made me outside?"
Sheng Tianze's outstretched fingers curled slightly before he pulled his hand back.
"Has the Crown Prince learned not to fight for what he wants now?" Yue Hua Yin chuckled.
Hua Xi's feathers instantly bristled. "Xuan Ying, if you ambush our Female Master like that again, don't blame me for getting rough!"
