Lu Shunfu, stealing a glance at the Holy Emperor's face, began to berate the men at his side. "The imperial guard! What are you all standing there stunned for? Hurry up and seize the County Princess... no, escort her away!"
As the surrounding imperial guard moved forward on command, Song Lianhe kept backing away nervously, babbling, "Zhou Cangyan, don't be afraid! This pair of Emei Needles was a gift from the former Emperor to my mother! If they push me too far, even if I can't kill them, don't you think I can at least hold these to my own throat? I'll force them to let you go then. Don't worry, they won't dare do anything to me..."
'In truth, I don't even know what I'm saying. My heart is pounding, and my body is shaking, but I still remember who protected me, time and time again, after I arrived all alone in this flimsy, fictional world!'
'And that's why, this time, I can't back down!'
The man behind her was silent for a moment before letting out a soft sigh.
