"Mu Wanqing!" I shouted, but it was already too late to stop her.
A figure in black swept across the courtyard like a ghost, sword light flashing as several guards collapsed to the ground. The Princess's face turned pale as she pointed trembling towards the window, "Quick... quickly stop her!"
I couldn't bother explaining and took off running in pursuit. Just as I burst out of the side hall, I saw Mu Wanqing surrounded by a dozen guards. Her back was against an old cypress tree, her sword blade gleaming with a chilling light.
Chapter 206