Just as Zhao Yinli raised his head to drink, preparing to drain the fine wine in his cup, disaster struck. The dancer's movements suddenly became extraordinarily swift. Before anyone could react, she silently drew a sharp dagger from her wide sleeve.
The blade gleamed coldly in the faint candlelight. Without hesitation or fear, she gripped its handle and swung her arm. The dagger sliced through the air with a fierce whistle, stabbing straight toward Zhao Yinli's neck.
The sudden attack froze the atmosphere in the banquet hall. It was as if the crisis had swallowed every sound. The guests stared in horror as it unfolded; some even screamed aloud.
But Zhao Yinli was no ordinary man. Years of military service had honed his reflexes and courage. Just as the dagger was about to touch his skin, he jerked his head to the side, narrowly dodging the fatal blow. At the same time, he quickly set down his wine cup and shot out his right hand, seizing the dancer's knife-wielding wrist with perfect precision.
Their movements were completed almost simultaneously, their strength locked in a fierce struggle. A flash of surprise and frustration crossed the dancer's eyes. She tried to wrench herself free, but Zhao Yinli's grip was like an iron vise, leaving her unable to move at all.
“You! Why did you try to assassinate me?” Zhao Yinli stared into the dancer's eyes, trying to find an answer in them.
“Zhao Yinli, do you still remember three years ago?” The dancer looked straight into Zhao Yinli's eyes,
It's very interesting, and the ending would be even more perfect with a few extra chapters 😄😄