Let Me Have This One

Prince Sui approached An Jiuyue slowly, greeting Prince De and Jian Xun.

"My 21st brother is here! Oh, and our young Xun is here too! What's wrong? Have you taken a fancy to this young lady too?"

His ill-mannered hand reached for An Jiuyue's chin rudely.

"My 21st brother, the maids serving you in Prince De's residence are almost filling up the backyard. How about letting me have this one this time?"

"I—"

Before Prince De could even reply, he watched as An Jiuyue narrowed her eyes and grabbed Prince Sui's wrist.

"Ah!" Prince Sui's scream cut through the air.

"Let… Let go… Hurry… Let go… It hurts… It hurts…"

Prince Sui's face flushed red in pain. He lifted his other hand, intending to swat An Jiuyue's hand away.

"Ah!" There was another scream. A silver needle pierced Prince Sui before it could even touch the back of An Jiuyue's hand.

"It hurts!"

His legs gave out, and he knelt down slowly.