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"We've come this far, you want me to leave the palace now? Wouldn't that be like giving up right before success? The National Master is here, and even though I'm impersonating Princess Jiuyou, he will definitely give me some face. Then wouldn't it be a matter of course for him to take a look at you? Otherwise, under what identity would we ask the National Master for help?"
As she spoke, Shen Chuwei added emphasis, "Moreover, I'm not that easy to bully. I have Xuetuan with me, and if it comes down to it, the tiger-lion beast can help me as well."
Xiao Jinyan was aware of Xuetuan, but as for the tiger-lion beast, they had only known each other for two days. If the real Princess Jiuyou returned, would it still protect her?
The answer was negative.
"A straight spear is easy to dodge, but a hidden arrow is hard to guard against, understand?"