With a swish, a dazzling silver light flashed.
Chu Minghao felt a coolness on his neck, followed by a sharp sting.
Looking down, he saw a long sword pressed against his throat.
It was Jingri's sword!
"Don't hurt the young lord!" Gui Tong exclaimed in fright.
The guards, each holding a long sword, surrounded Jingri and Chu Minghao, but at this moment, no one dared to step forward.
"You... if you dare to touch a single hair on my head, my father will never forgive you!"
Chu Minghao was both angry and shocked, wishing he could have Jingri torn to shreds, but at this moment, he was too stunned to move.
"I don't intend to harm you, young lord. However, if you insist on harming the princess and my lord, I will have to live and die with my lord."
"As for you, young lord..."
Jingri tightened his wrist, and Chu Minghao immediately felt increased pressure on his neck, the stinging sensation intensifying.
It seemed like viscous liquid was trickling down.
It was his blood...
Chu Minghao's legs went weak with fear.
Jingri said sternly, "Since you can't even protect your own life, do you think I would care about yours?"
"You... you..."
Chu Minghao was completely at a loss for what to do.
In the distant sick bay, more people were being carried out.
However, the two guards carrying people out seemed to have finally seen the situation outside. After putting the person down, they immediately rushed back in.
They were likely going to report the situation to Feng Yexuan and Chu Qianli.
This matter could not wait any longer!
Everyone knew that the bodies being carried out were definitely not Chu Qianli and Feng Yexuan.
If they continued to wait, and those two emerged, everyone would see more clearly, and it would be harder for Chu Minghao to find an excuse to claim the princess had died of illness and he needed to burn the infected corpses.
No, he couldn't let this damned Jingri ruin all his plans!
Today, no matter what, Chu Qianli had to be killed!
"Mr. Lan... Your Excellency the National Teacher!"
Chu Minghao suddenly called out loudly.
Lan Fan, who was standing in the distance, watching everything with cold eyes, had a flicker of annoyance in his gaze.
He had no interest in participating in this matter.
However, since he had been called out, not coming over now would mean completely severing ties with the Yu Wang Manor.
Although, he now wanted to cooperate with Chu Qianli more.
But this was only his one-sided thought, and that brat Chu Qianli probably wouldn't easily agree to cooperate with him.
After careful consideration, the Yu Wang Manor currently held more value for his exploitation.
"The princess and the lord are still inside fighting to save people, what is the meaning of this?"
Lan Fan walked over slowly, clearing his throat lightly. His posture and expression were like those of a sickly Xi Shi.
Speaking of which, it was unclear if this was a characteristic of the Lan clan descendants. Even if they were men, when they appeared a little weak, they would exude a charming aura.
Jingri glanced at him and inexplicably felt his resolve soften.
He heard that Lan Fan had suffered serious internal injuries and should not be able to use his illusionary arts at the moment.
For this reason, his guard was slightly relaxed.
Lan Fan approached the two, couldn't help but cough softly, his shoulders trembling slightly.
He raised his eyes and looked at Jingri, speaking softly, "The princess and the lord are still working hard to save people, why are you fighting amongst yourselves?"
"I..."
"If we cannot be of one mind at this moment, is it not a lack of trust in the lord and the princess?"
Lan Fan's long fingers landed on Jingri's sword, lifting the blade and slowly moving it away from Chu Minghao's neck.
"If you truly believe in the princess and Xuan Wang, then do not cause such a commotion here, do you agree?"