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Chapter 3643: 4.1243 A Moment of Impulse

"Fourth Prince, apologies for the disturbance. This woman is wanted by our Concubine Hong. We must take her back to the Eastern Palace, so we hope the Fourth Prince will release her." The guard captain cupped his hands toward Duan Yue, his attitude relatively respectful.

Duan Yue, of course, had no need to quarrel with a few Eastern Palace guards. Besides, he had no intention of involving himself in Chen Baojia's trivial matters, so he nodded and raised a hand.

The two hidden guards released their hold and pushed Chen Baojia toward the Eastern Palace guards.

Chen Baojia immediately shrieked in panic, "No, this won't do! Fourth Prince, you can't hand me over to them! Take me back to the Divine State, my father will surely thank you profusely! Fourth Prince, Fourth Prince!"

Duan Yue couldn't help but find the woman somewhat amusing. With his status and wealth, would he care about Chen's father's meager thanks?

Seeing the Eastern Palace guards twisting her arms behind her back, about to escort her away from the entrance of Taiji Palace, Chen Baojia couldn't help but blurt out, "Your, Your Highness, I, I can tell you a secret. A secret about Qiao Mu!"

The words were out before she could regret them.

On the way to the Sun-Moon Secret Realm, she had naturally discerned the relationship between Duan Yue and Qiao Mu.

Now, having spoken without thinking, she wondered if she had overplayed her hand.

As she thought this, Chen Baojia's face grew even more panicked and pale, feeling as though she might collapse at any moment.

But the words were out. When she felt Duan Yue's sharp gaze fall upon her, Chen Baojia could only barely maintain her composure, feigning a calm demeanor.

"Wait." Duan Yue said coldly. The two hidden guards simultaneously drew their swords, blocking the path of the Eastern Palace guards.

The guard leader's face subtly changed. He quickly turned to Duan Yue and said, "Prince Chen! This isn't right! This is Consort Jia of our Eastern Palace. If you insist on keeping her, the Crown Prince won't be pleased!"

"Ying."

"At your service."

"Teach them a lesson in manners," Duan Yue said faintly, his brows slightly raised.

"Yes!" The hidden guard named Ying abruptly stepped forward a few paces. Without a word, he landed a punch on the junior guard captain's shoulder. As the captain cried out in pain and retreated, Ying swiftly delivered a kick to his stomach, sending him flying several paces to land heavily on the ground.

The guard captain couldn't get up for a long time, daring not to speak but glaring up at Duan Yue and his men.

"Come here and tell me. If I'm interested, I might just rescue you," Duan Yue suddenly smiled at Chen Baojia, raising a hand to beckon her.

Although the man before her wore a smile and appeared tall, handsome, and outstanding, for some reason, Chen Baojia felt an inexplicable sense of danger.

With a strong will to survive, she took a step back, then struggled to steady her voice. "I, I know that the Crown Prince's trip to the Divine State, besides congratulating the Divine State's Crown Prince on his wedding, also, also secretly..."

"Consort Jia!" The Eastern Palace guard captain roared, "You've only offended Concubine Hong for now. If you offend the Crown Prince as well, your future days, hehe."

The guard captain's voice was very chilling, and Chen Baojia's mind finally cleared a little.

Indeed, if she offended Crown Prince Rong Li, her life might truly become unbearable.

Duan Yue's gaze instantly turned very cold.

"Ying."

Ying understood and nodded.