Even though he had excellent archery skills, he nearly failed to save her at the crucial moment.
Fortunately, the girl mustered the courage to slit the tiger's throat with her dagger to save herself.
He frowned at the sight of her right palm, stained red from the tiger's blood. He took out a handkerchief and gently wiped it clean for her.
Lu Liangwei looked at his calm and quiet eyes. She felt a strong sense of security. "It was all thanks to you just now, Your Majesty. Otherwise, I would have died in the tiger's jaws."
She was saying it in jest but Long Yang's expression fell when he heard her words. He looked at her unhappily. "Don't you dare spout such nonsense!"
Lu Liangwei was shocked by the look on his face. Under his sharp scrutiny, she replied obediently, "Alright, I know."
Long Yang's expression finally softened as he helped her up.
