People from the Eastern Palace were numerous and powerful, overwhelming the few with their numbers; frequent dangers occurred in just an instant.
Two had already found an opening to approach, one of whom was clearly highly skilled in martial arts. Liuli and Zhu Lan joined forces to block him, but they could not stop the other, who aimed a deadly thrust straight at Ling Hua's heart. Reacting instinctively, Ling Hua grabbed a nearby bronze mirror to shield herself, but the treasured sword shattered the mirror and ultimately pierced her heart.
Liuli shouted sharply, "Miss!"
Zhu Lan's pupils shrank, "Helmsman!"
Accompanied by their piercing cries, the coachman had already slain the man who stabbed at Ling Hua. However, this left his back exposed, allowing someone else to run him through from behind.
Ling Hua's face turned pale instantly, and she coughed up a mouthful of blood.
