The three men finally came to their senses. The one holding the crossbow immediately kneeled on one knee to plead for mercy, "Vanguard Warrior Hua Hongfang pays his respects to the Seventh Prince and the Seventh Imperial Concubine. This servant thanks you both for your rescue!"
The one with the knife also knelt down to plead for mercy, "Vanguard Warrior Nie Yangwen pays his respects to the Seventh Prince and the Seventh Imperial Concubine. This servant thanks you both for your rescue!"
The last one, with his bare hands, stood there, saluting Ji Ruyan, and said in a deep voice, "Wu Hanxue thanks the Seventh Imperial Concubine for the rescue. This great kindness will surely be repaid with a great favor in the future."
This approach by Wu Hanxue made Ji Ruyan stop for a moment.
