Chapter 396: Chapter 396: Uncle Seven, I’m Taking Action Now
The Nanjiang guard’s actions made everyone’s jaws drop, and even Ji Youzhi raised an eyebrow.
This fellow is quite shrewd.
Xiaosuisui, however, was furious. Her beloved pretty sister was being choked! This was unacceptable!
"Let go of my pretty sister! Otherwise, I won’t save your princess’s life today. Not only that, I’ll beat you to death to avenge my pretty sister!"
Xiaosuisui stood on Princess Ata’s bed, hands on her hips, glaring furiously at the Nanjiang guard.
Hearing Xiaosuisui’s words and seeing her furious glare, the Nanjiang guard inexplicably loosened his grip.
In that instant of distraction, Xie Pan’Er, whom he held captive, kicked her right foot back, purposefully stomping on his instep.
Then, as pain distracted him, Ji Youzhi rescued Xie Pan’Er.
The Nanjiang guard was bewildered. How could he have let Xie Pan’Er be rescued so easily?
This shouldn’t have happened. He was a great Martial Artist of Nanjiang, incredibly resolute. Yet today, he had miscalculated repeatedly.
The most damning instance was at the entrance of the silk emporium. He had been right there, yet when that accursed scholar lunged at Princess Ata with a dagger, he had inexplicably frozen.
At that moment, it was as if he had been shackled by something, completely losing his autonomy!
"Stop threatening us, and don’t cause any more trouble!" Ji Youzhi said. "Enough pointless talk. What she just said about dislodging the scissors from Princess Ata’s body is feasible, and here, only she can do it."
After rescuing Xie Pan’Er, Ji Youzhi pulled her behind him protectively before speaking.
Hearing his words, the Imperial Physicians felt a wave of relief.
The Nanjiang guard, however, stared at him, his eyes wide with astonishment.
"What do you mean by that?"
Ji Youzhi sighed helplessly. When it came to understanding Xiaosuisui, among everyone in their household, he, Ji Youzhi, was undoubtedly the foremost.
He was a Divine Hunter, after all; his powers of observation and deduction were beyond question.
He was also well aware of Xiaosuisui’s heaven-defying abilities. His second brother was even utterly determined to spirit her away to the Medicine King Residence!
"It’s exactly as it sounds," Ji Youzhi stated. "Trust her, and she can save your princess. If you don’t believe it, then you’d best start praying to the heavens for protection right now!"
Trust her?
The Nanjiang guard was inwardly tormented, barely daring to take the gamble.
Yet, what he saw on Ji Youzhi’s face was an expression of such unwavering conviction it seemed to promise, ’Trust in me, and salvation is assured.’
The Nanjiang guard couldn’t help but recall the scene where this mere babe had disarmed him barehanded, and then her request for his other curved knife.
"If you can save my princess, I will offer you the curved knife with both hands!" And if she couldn’t, he would use that same curved knife to kill her, making her accompany Princess Ata in death.
Hearing this, Xiaosuisui turned to look at everyone around. "Can I start now?"
The group of Imperial Physicians said nothing.
The Nanjiang guard turned his face away, avoiding her gaze.
Xiaosuisui’s gaze turned to Ji Youzhi. "Uncle Ji, I’m starting now, ’kay!"
Ji Youzhi nodded, giving her an encouraging look.
Xie Pan’Er was still somewhat worried.
But Ji Youzhi’s words reminded her of Xiaosuisui’s unique nature.
Xiaosuisui bent down, then reached under Princess Ata’s neck to help her sit up slightly.
This action made everyone watching hold their breath, their hearts lodging in their throats.
No one dared to even blink. Only one thought consumed their minds: Could the method Xiaosuisui had mentioned—dislodging the scissors with a shock—actually work?