Chapter 714: Chapter 714 Heart-pounding Chapter 714: Chapter 714 Heart-pounding “Do you all not want to live, daring to capture me, the Prince? Do you believe that when we return to the mansion, I will make you guard the gate and clean the toilets?”
“Prince, we are also doing this for your own good, fearing you might commit a grave error that we could not explain to the Princess Consort.” A few guards glanced at each other, though expressions were aggrieved, their hands remained firmly clasped on him.
Prince Pu had always been short-tempered and impulsive, capable of doing anything when roused, and in the past, his nature had cost him dearly.
Because of this, Princess Consort Pu had particularly chosen a few guards who were not only attentive but also highly skilled in martial arts, to accompany Prince Pu closely to prevent his stubborn and reckless tendencies.
“You are really obstinate. Today, my visit to the General’s Mansion was at the orders of the Princess Consort; she sent us here to vent anger on behalf of the young lady. If you ruin her plans, you will definitely regret it when we return.”
Upon careful consideration, the guards realized it was indeed the case, and they immediately began to hesitate.
Seeing their hesitancy, Prince Pu knew his words had taken effect and immediately struck while the iron was hot: “What are you waiting for? Hurry up and let me go.”
They were merely servants and could not afford to mess up their masters’ plans. Realizing this, they promptly released their hands.
After gaining his freedom, Prince Pu looked at his wrists, which were pinched red, and pointed at them: “You… you all… I’ll deal with you when we get back to the mansion.”
The faces of the guards immediately fell. Being Prince Pu’s personal bodyguards was truly no easy feat; they managed to offend neither the Princess Consort nor the Prince, ultimately pleasing no one. For just a few taels of silver, their lives were truly not easy!
After gaining his freedom, Prince Pu turned around, walked out of the main doorway, snatched a knife from the hands of a guard, and lunged at Situ Yongjie.
“General, be careful.”
Two of Situ Yongjie’s subordinates quickly shielded him.
He had campaigned on the battlefield for years and was not afraid of an old man. His expression darkening, he said, “Step aside.”
“Did you not understand me? I ordered you to step aside.”
“Yes.” The two subordinates reluctantly stepped aside.
Prince Pu, holding a weapon, thought he was sure to win and laughed proudly: “You wretch, now you’re acting like a man.”
“Father-in-law, the blade does not recognize its master, and you are not young. Are you sure you want to fight with me? Can’t we just sit down and have a good talk?”
“There’s nothing to be said with someone as heartless and ungrateful as you. Take this!” No longer speaking, Prince Pu fiercely hacked at Situ Yongjie with his knife.
Situ Yongjie, seasoned from years on the battlefield, didn’t even blink. With a swift sidestep, he dodged the fierce blow from Prince Pu.
Prince Pu grew even more furious and went on to mock Situ Yongjie for overestimating his own ability.
Immediately, he gripped the handle tightly with both hands, gathered all his strength, and turned to lunge at Situ Yongjie again.
“General, catch the knife.” Fearing his leader was unarmed and at a disadvantage, a subordinate drew his own sidearm and tossed it to him.
Listening to the whooshing sound behind him, Situ Yongjie did not turn his head; he simply raised his arm and caught the knife securely in his hand.
At the same moment, Prince Pu’s knife had already chopped down towards his face, unavoidable. Instinctively, Situ Yongjie swung the knife in his hand, striking forcefully, knocking Prince Pu’s knife offline, passing dangerously close to his ear.
Soon, the two were entangled in a fight, exchanging over a dozen moves back and forth.
It was clear to any observant person that Situ Yongjie was constantly holding back.
But the infuriated Prince Pu, relentless, aimed every strike at lethal spots, causing onlookers to watch with hearts in their throats.