C2 Shock

Dugu Jin suddenly threw a punch, leaving the surrounding guards stunned. Anyone on the receiving end of a punch from their commander would be lucky to escape with their life!

Nearby, Xueyao's eyes gleamed with schadenfreude. If Tiange were to be killed by Dugu Jin today, it would be a blessing. The blame would fall on Dugu Jin, and the Marquis Mansion would be rid of a thorn in its side.

Once Tiange was out of the picture, she could tear this place apart to find the "Grand Yin Scripture," which was the future glory of not just her family, but the entire Marquis Mansion.

A loud bang interrupted Xueyao's thoughts, and her heart sank as she looked up.

A figure dressed in black had suddenly appeared, meeting Dugu Jin's punch with his own!

A glint of cold steel flashed, and Tiange's left shoulder was grazed by a hidden weapon, while Dugu Jin staggered back several steps, barely managing to steady himself. His arm trembled uncontrollably beneath his robe.

“Coward,” Tiange remarked disdainfully, glancing at the throwing star on the ground.

Dugu Jin ignored Tiange, about to unleash his fury on the newcomer, when another figure entered through the courtyard gate.

Dressed in white as pure as snow, with dark hair flowing gently, the man seemed like a celestial being from a painting. His brows were as delicate as mist, his eyes bright as stars, and his high nose and slightly curved lips gave him an air of mystery.

"It's been a while, Commander. Your skills have truly become more profound, especially when it comes to...," the man glanced meaningfully at Tiange before looking away, "fighting delicate women. It's so bold and shameless."

Rumor had it that anyone who saw the true face of the eldest daughter of the Marquis Mansion was always taken by surprise, even shocked. Rong Qi agreed—it was indeed surprising, surprisingly unattractive. It was shockingly so.

"Prince Rong?" Dugu Jin's eyes were unfriendly as he noticed the newcomer. "What brings you here?"

Beside Dugu Jin, Xueyao was flustered to see the person she admired. Her face turned red. "Yao greets Prince Rong."

Rong Qi didn't even spare her a glance. He walked over to Tiange and gave Dugu Jin a slight nod.

"Are you planning to protect her?" Dugu Jin asked, eyebrows raised in surprise.

"That's exactly my intention," Rong Qi replied, his voice as pleasant as a gentle spring rain.

Years later, Tiange would still remember the determination in Rong Qi's eyes and his audacity.

Protect her? Why not rise with the wind and soar high?

"Why don't you just shoot for the stars!"

Fifteen years of battles in the central plains have divided the world into seven parts, with the Qi Kingdom being the strongest and the Chu Kingdom the weakest. Three years ago, I found myself at the gates of Yedu, forming an alliance with the King of Chu. The result was bringing back Prince Rong Qi to the Qi Kingdom.

The King of Chu wasn't foolish; he chose his least favored son for this diplomatic exchange. Now, being protected by this prince, who was barely acknowledged in Chu, made Feng Tiange blush a little.

"Prince Rong, I advise you not to get involved in this mess!" Few in Qi paid attention to the twelve hostages from other kingdoms, especially this prince from Chu, whose status was the lowest of them all.

"Lei Yi, I heard the King of Zhao has made your sister a Noble Consort, is that true?" Rong Qi ignored Dugu Jin and turned to his personal guard, the man in black from earlier.

"Yes, my lord," Lei Yi replied respectfully, bowing.

Rong Qi shrugged at Dugu Jin, who was visibly angry, his fists clenched tightly within his sleeves. Although Chu was the weakest, Zhao ranked second among the seven kingdoms, and an alliance between Zhao and Chu could have significant consequences.

"This woman might be a remnant of the corrupt concubine Silver Mask. Is Prince Rong's protection of her because of some connection to that concubine?" Dugu Jin wouldn't be intimidated by a few words from Rong Qi.

He had promised Feng Xueyao that he would find the "Grand Yin Scripture" for her.

"Who is the corrupt concubine?" Rong Qi frowned, thinking hard. "Oh, it's that fierce Dugu Yan who brought me to Qi Country... Whether I have any ties with her is hard to say, but isn't the Commander her younger brother?"

"Ugh! She doesn't deserve it! I, the Commander, have nothing to do with that arrogant and promiscuous sister of hers! The Crown Prince Lord showered her with favor, yet she had an affair with her own deputy..." Dugu Jin suddenly fell silent, instinctively stepping back, even feeling a chill.

What amazed Dugu Jin was that the pressure didn't come from Rong Qi, but from Feng Tiange.