Di Jinghan was tightly restrained and kicked the man hard, but the man remained as steady as a mountain and even mocked, "What a sentimental show, I'm not playing along with you."

He called out to his companion, and another assassin immediately stepped forward to help him. Li Yannian's men were no pushovers either, and they joined the fray. Just as the stalemate reached its climax, a hidden weapon flew over and struck the man's wrist, which was gripping the dagger, causing him to instantly loosen his grip.

Seeing the situation, Li Yannian quickly threw the dagger aside, grabbed Di Jinghan with his intact hand, and pulled him into his arms before leaping behind him. The man's momentary lapse in concentration allowed Li Yannian to succeed, and he angrily chased after him.

As Cheng Er rode up, he saw the man about to attack the princess's back. He immediately leaped up and threw another hidden weapon, which pierced the man's heart. Then, he spun around and kicked him to the ground.

Cheng Er trampled the man under his feet and slit his throat with a sword; the man died with his eyes wide open.

The bodyguards who came with Cheng Er joined the battle and quickly subdued the highly skilled assassin.

The people along the street had long since fled in panic, and the once bustling market had become deserted. The assassin's body was quickly disposed of, as if nothing had happened.

Cheng Er stepped forward to apologize: "Your Majesty, I am late in coming to your aid. Please punish me!" The secret guards and Li Yannian's subordinates knelt on the ground.

Seeing that the crisis had passed, Li Yannian released the person in his arms, stepped back, and knelt down: "Please punish me, Princess."

Di Jinghan waved her hand irritably. She was in so much pain. These people really had no sense of propriety. "Get up quickly. You have all done a good job. Let's find a place to bandage the wounds of this princess and General Li first."

"Your Majesty, I have been negligent. Please, Your Highness, move to the Li residence." Li Yannian was secretly annoyed at his own lack of foresight.

Upon returning to the Li residence, a physician and a female doctor immediately came to treat Di Jinghan. She had lost too much blood and was also somewhat weak due to her recent busy schedule.

Li Yannian almost injured his tendons and veins, but fortunately he was just a little bit off.