Chapter 16 — The Crown Prince just got married, King Tinh is already waiting outside my room

I tried to keep my voice steady and spoke towards the empty ruins. As soon as he finished speaking, several ghost-like black shadows immediately slid out from behind the ruined electric poles and in the dark corners, forming a siege, trapping me in the middle. The leader was tall and had his face covered, revealing only dark and cold eyes.

“Miss Shen really keeps her word.”

The masked man's voice was hoarse and hard to hear, carrying a fierce, smug laugh.

"The evidence of 'Tran Bac Marquis meeting the enemy', of course must be left to the young lady... to examine carefully."

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand strongly: The surrounding shadows immediately rushed towards me. Having prepared in advance, the moment they moved, I suddenly raised my wrist and pressed the button.

A small crossbow bolt shot through the wind, aiming straight at the masked leader's face. That guy obviously didn't expect that I still had this move. In his haste, he leaned over to avoid it. The crossbow tip grazed his ear, causing a trail of blood to shoot out. At that moment, I pulled out the dagger "Kinh Hong" hidden in my sleeve. The dark blue blade flashed under the moonlight. I turned my hand and slashed straight towards the wrist of the nearest person attacking me. The guy let out a miserable scream, clutching his wrist and stumbling back. But there are many strong people on the other side, and they are clearly experts. Relying on the sharp blade of the dagger and the initial flanking advantage, I briefly gained the upper hand, but quickly fell into a position of left and right, and the danger continued. His arm was slashed, the pain was as burning as fire, his back was also hit with a heavy blow, a sweet taste rose up in his throat. Could it be that I really have to die here today? Right at the moment I was exhausted, almost under control, the situation was hanging by a thread - A sharp sound of tearing the wind suddenly rang out! A black light shot like lightning, accompanied by a dull "pop" sound, accurately pinning straight into the back of the heart of the man in black who was planning to sneak attack me from behind! The black-clothed man's whole body stiffened, he bowed his head in disbelief, looking at the arrow piercing his chest, then fell to the ground with a loud thud. Immediately afterwards, arrows rained down from the outside of the abandoned temple! Every shot is cruel and dangerous, not a single shot misses! The group of black shirts that surrounded us instantly fell to the ground!

“Not one name left.”

The voice was bone-chillingly cold, carrying overwhelming murderous intent, resounding in the quiet night, like the verdict of death. I suddenly turned my head, only to see on the ruined wall of the abandoned temple, I don't know when, a figure as tall and straight as a pine tree had stood. The moonlight outlined his cold and hard features, the strong bow in his hand was still shaking slightly. He's here. Behind him, countless bodyguards of Tinh Vuong Palace appeared like ghosts of the night, their swords unsheathed, cold light, like a tide pouring into the deserted temple, killing each other with the remaining black-clothed group. The battle situation instantly reversed. Tieu Dien jumped down from the wall and arrived in front of me in just a few steps. His eyes quickly glanced over the wound on my arm and my pale face. A terrifying storm immediately arose in my pupils, the murderous aura almost turning into reality.

“Where are you injured?”

He held me tightly in his arms with one hand, his voice was terrifyingly tense and carried a tremble that was difficult to detect. His hand placed on my injured arm, the movement was so light it was unbelievable. Leaning on his warm, solid chest, smelling the familiar cold scent of pine wood on his body, the strength I had always struggled to support seemed to be drained in an instant. Fear after the accident and self-pity rose like a tide in my heart. The bridge of my nose was stinging, my voice was choked: "You... why did you come..."

“If I hadn't paid attention long ago and secretly sent someone to protect her…

He didn't say any more words, but the sudden tightening of his arms and the murderous intent in his eyes said it all. He didn't dare to imagine, if he was one step late... He took off his outer robe, wrapped it around my slightly trembling body, and then picked me up horizontally.

“Close your eyes.”

He commanded in a low voice, his tone carrying a gentleness that did not allow refusal. I reflexively closed my eyes tightly, burying my face in his arms, completely isolated from the bloody killing scene behind me. He hugged me and strode out. Wherever they passed, the guards of Tinh Vuong Palace were like chopping melons and vegetables, quickly cleaning up the remaining black-clothed people, their screams of pain rang out endlessly. Coming to the door of the abandoned temple, his steps stopped slightly, he tilted his head, and coldly ordered the guard leader who followed closely behind:

“Investigate clearly who is behind the scenes.”

“She wanted him to know what the outcome would be if he touched her body.”

Tieu Dien hugged me, walked steadily, stepping on the weeds in front of the abandoned temple.