Ji Zizhao turned her gaze to Princess Ashiya, calm and composed. "I merely wished to travel with the young general of the Turks. For the Turkic princess to speak of such vulgarities, I see you are not of great age, yet you know so many filthy and wicked words."
General Muman was taken aback by Princess Ashiya's jealousy and quickly stepped forward to dissuade her. "Princess Ashiya, you must not act rashly."
Princess Ashiya had been the Khan's darling since childhood; she always got whatever she wanted. Mu Shizhen had been cold to her all day, and now seeing Ji Zizhao so intimate with him, how could she yield?
"I have heard that a large family in Yulin met their demise here, trampled into dust by our valiant Turkic soldiers. If I recall correctly, that family's surname was Ji, and I've heard that Princess Ronghe is also surnamed Ji, is she not?"
Ji Zizhao's expression gradually turned grim.
Han Jingyu clenched his fists upon hearing this.
The bravery and fearlessness of the men of the Ji family were a legend in the Yulin army. How could a princess of an enemy nation slander them so!
Princess Ashiya, however, paid no mind and sneered at Ji Zizhao. "If the family members who died here knew that you were so chummy with the heroes who killed them, they would surely find no peace even in the netherworld."
"Swish!"
Something whizzed past Princess Ashiya's cheek.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound. An arrow was now firmly embedded in the pillar behind Princess Ashiya.
Princess Ashiya instinctively touched her cheek, then looked down. Seeing the trace of blood on her fingertips, she was terrified, her face turning white.
Xie Jingqi raised his hand again, aiming his bow and arrow at Princess Ashiya, warning her, "Such a young woman with such a venomous tongue. Were all the royal family of the Turks raised on rotten fish and shrimp?"
Princess Ashiya's eyes widened in disbelief, tears streaming down her face like strings of pearls. "You, you have immense audacity! To disrespect me so!"
Xie Jingqi scoffed disdainfully at her words. "You are a princess of the Turks, not a princess of Yulin. Why should I respect you? I warn you, the Ji family is the pride of Yulin. If you dare to speak insolently again, this young lord will aim for your mouth next!"
Princess Ashiya turned to General Muman beside her. Trembling uncontrollably, whether from anger or fear, she said, "Didn't you hear what the Yulin people are saying? What are you waiting for! Kill all these Yulin people!"
General Muman was also enraged by the arrogance of the Seventh Prince of Yulin.
But the situation was already like a raging fire. If he wanted to extract benefits from Yulin, he could not add fuel to the flames.
"Your Highness, please remember not to act arbitrarily. Do not forget the Khan's instructions. Yulin's visit to Luoyi this time makes them honored guests of our Turks. Your Highness must not cause any more trouble!"
Princess Ashiya paused.
She was surprised that even General Muman did not speak up for her, and her tears flowed even more profusely.
General Muman knew his son was the root of the problem and quickly looked at Mu Shizhen. "Are you not going to patrol yet!"
Mu Shizhen nodded and began to walk away.
Ji Zizhao could not let Mu Shizhen leave like this and followed him.
This action completely drove Princess Ashiya to madness. Glancing around, she suddenly drew a long saber from a nearby soldier and charged at Ji Zizhao.
"You Yulin slut, stay away from A'zhen!"