Chapter 114: Escalation of Contradictions
Nanmen Yu had just lifted his foot when Duke of Jing Ci, without hesitation, seized a dagger from the belt of a subordinate nearby and stabbed it directly into his own chest.
"Uncle Han—" Uncle Jingmen was the first to see it and quickly tried to intervene; the dagger missed its mark but still plunged deeply into his armpit.
"Uncle Han—" Second Uncle Jing immediately rushed over, a crack in his voice that made the air turn frantic as well.
"Princely Heir—"
"Princely Heir—" Tan Zong was the first to hold up the falling Duke of Jing Ci, his voice filled with tragic wrath. Following him, all the guards present knelt down.
Nanmen Yu turned around in a panic, his feet as if glued firmly to the ground, unable to move forward.
Two Loyal Warriors of Wen Family who had come to deliver the news now looked somewhat sheepish. The situation seemed hopeless, might they consider entering the palace to seek other help?
But Master Ling Yi had left the palace the day before and had not been seen since, which was why the Commandery Princess had sent them to find this man. But now what should they do? Was there still time to enter the palace?
Nanmen Yu turned around and ran back to the Duke of Jing Ci.
"Master, what is this..." Nanmen Yu could not help but sense the prejudice his master held against Zheng Nianru. But...
"Princely Heir, my death is not worth grieving over, I only hope that you will come to your senses. Do not, for a woman, jeopardize our greater plans." Duke of Jing Ci struggled to speak, his chest heaving as blood quickly soaked his garments.