"Your Highness, please calm your anger!"
A deep, powerful voice broke the tense standoff from behind.
The newcomer was none other than Lu Xiuyuan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
Lu Xiuyuan strode over to the two of them, bowed slightly to Gu Junze, and then turned to look at Shen Jintang with a complicated expression in his eyes.
His voice was cold and authoritative: "How dare you point your sword at the Crown Prince! Guards, seize him!"
He gave a wink to the guards behind him, and they immediately stepped forward and grabbed Shen Jintang's wrist.
Shen Jintang smiled slightly, her eyes showing no panic but rather a sense of composure.
She slowly lowered her sword, her movements elegant and composed, and put it back into its sheath before surrendering.
His composed demeanor didn't suggest he was tied up; it was more like he was visiting someone's home.
Seeing this, Lu Xiuyuan breathed a slight sigh of relief, and his tense shoulders relaxed a little.
He rushed as fast as he could and finally arrived at the crucial moment.
He ordered Shen Jintang to be taken down, ostensibly to control him, but in reality to protect him.
Those who separate the Crown Prince can at least save Shen Jintang's life before they reach the main hall.
Shen Jintang naturally understood this principle, otherwise she wouldn't have cooperated so readily.
"Your Highness, the Princess requests your presence."
Lu Xiuyuan then spoke to Gu Junze, his tone carrying a hint of respect.
Gu Junze was so angry he almost laughed out loud, but he couldn't lash out in front of everyone.
He glared fiercely at Shen Jintang, his eyes as cold as frost, as if he wanted to nail her to the spot.
Then, he snorted coldly, turned and left, leaving behind only a cold wind and Shen Jintang's faint, cold laugh.
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