Dugu Jing was so furious at Lan Ningzhen that he was practically jumping with rage. He swung his fist toward Lan Ningzhen, but she shoved Xie Jue aside, turned her body, and blocked with her arm. The fist grazed past her ear. Lan Ningzhen laughed and said, "Ninth Prince, you're so easily provoked!"
"Such a fiery temper—completely unlike your brother!"
