After Li Ji appeared, many more people quickly emerged. They were all Li Ji's trusted aides.
They surrounded Xiao Hong.
Now, Xiao Hong was completely trapped.
Xiao Hong ignored the excruciating pain in his arm, pressed his curved blade against Hua Manman's neck, and snarled.
"If you dare take another step, I'll spill her blood right here."
The moment he spoke, Li Ji's gaze turned even more savage, his killing intent becoming almost tangible.
Yet, he didn't take another step forward.
Since Prince Zhao didn't move, his trusted aides naturally didn't dare make a rash move either.
Seeing this, a vicious smile spread across Xiao Hong's face.
"For Prince Zhao to risk his own life for a rescue... it seems you're truly smitten with your Princess Consort. And to think I almost believed Princess Consort Zhao's utter nonsense."
At this, he deliberately raised his voice, speaking to Prince Zhao in a malicious tone.
