Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 1357 - 1356: If We Don’t Act Now, It’ll Be Too Late

Chapter 1357: Chapter 1356: If We Don’t Act Now, It’ll Be Too Late

"Let’s see who dares to act recklessly!"

Just as Chu Minghao’s words fell, a tall figure suddenly descended from the heavens, landing not far in front of him.

"It’s Jingri!" Although Gui Tong was injured, his alertness remained sharp.

At the sight, he immediately issued a stern order: "Guards, protect the Crown Prince!"

Jingri positioned himself in front of Chu Minghao, gripping a longsword: "Anyone who dares harm the Princess or the Prince shall be slain without mercy!"

"Anyone who dares obstruct this Crown Prince shall die without a complete corpse!"

As Chu Minghao issued his command, over a dozen guards swiftly encircled him.

He said coldly, "The Princess and the Prince have contracted the epidemic and are already dead. Didn’t you see them just now, when their corpses were carried out?"

"Those are certainly not the corpses of the Princess and the Prince—both are still inside, saving lives!" Jingri roared angrily.

"Did you see that clearly?" Chu Minghao snorted coldly with a face full of disdain. "If this Crown Prince says it is, then it is!"

No matter whose bodies were carried out, as long as he insists they were Chu Qianli’s, upon returning to the Dynasty, who dares to claim otherwise?

Who has seen it on-site with their own eyes?

Only him!

Jingri had no desire to argue further and shifted his focus to the dozen guards before him.

These guards were not the real threat; the dangerous ones were those holding firewood and water behind them.

If those men were to rush forward and set fire, even if everyone managed to rescue the Princess and the Prince, there would be no guarantee that every villager could walk away safely.

Not to mention, there were critically ill patients inside.

The patients in there were already hovering on the brink of death—being choked by thick smoke might be their undoing!

"Crown Prince Hao, we have already sent people to notify King Ling. He is on his way back. If you insist on harming the Princess and the Prince, King Ling will undoubtedly expose your crimes to the public."

These words made a flicker of unease flash across Chu Minghao’s eyes.

He had nearly forgotten about King Ling.

However...

"Ha! Between Xinhua Village and Fuhua Village lies Baijing Village. Even if your men could fly, they might not make it to Fuhua Village in time, let alone King Ling returning promptly."

He must have lost his wits, fearing King Ling’s return to witness him burning the Princess and the Prince.

How could it be possible?

There’s simply no time!

Nonetheless, Jingri’s words served as a reminder to him.

The matter could not be delayed further. If it dragged on, Chu Lingyang might truly make it back!

"Men, seize this traitor for me!"

Over a dozen guards swarmed forward, launching an attack toward Jingri.

Jingri leaped into the air, swinging his sword.

Nobody could have predicted that he would directly charge at Chu Minghao!

The sword, before its blade could even reach, its Sword Qi had already arrived before Chu Minghao.

Chu Minghao was astounded. He had not expected the Prince’s Four Killers to actually possess such extraordinary prowess!

Even at his best, Gui Tong’s martial arts would never compare!

"Protect the Crown Prince!" Gui Tong charged forward, clutching his sword.

Already disadvantaged in martial arts against Jingri, coupled with his injuries, the sword hadn’t even touched Jingri’s Sword Qi before he was blown away.

Chu Minghao, terrified, disregarded the wound on his hip and retreated hastily.

A guard nearby rushed to protect him but was grabbed and hurled toward Jingri by Chu Minghao himself.

Jingri’s Sword Qi did not have enough time to retract, and with a slicing sound, the guard was instantly struck down by the keen edge of the Sword Qi, collapsing to the ground.

If it hadn’t been for Jingri’s lack of genuine intention to kill Chu Minghao, the guard would never have had a chance of survival.

Jingri spun mid-air and landed steadily in front of Chu Minghao.