"Why did you get up?" Nan Wusi asked, looking at Xiao Yi sitting to the side.

"I couldn't sleep, so I got up," Xiao Yi replied casually.

"You don't mean to keep me company while I stay up all night, do you?" Nan Wusi chuckled.

"Why not?" Xiao Yi retorted.

"Xiao Yi," Nan Wusi called out.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi responded with some confusion.

"You don't actually like me, do you?" Nan Wusi looked at Xiao Yi seriously, wanting to find out.

"What if I say it's true?" Xiao Yi also looked at Nan Wusi, without denying it.

"But what do you like about me?" Nan Wusi recalled all her interactions with Xiao Yi and found that there was nothing special about it.

"Beautiful inside and out?" Nan Wusi smiled and shook his head, feeling that even he himself didn't believe it.

"Whether she's beautiful or not, I don't know, since I can't see her. But she is definitely kind-hearted," Xiao Yi said with a gentle smile.

"You're not planning a rebellion, are you?" Nan Wusi suddenly asked, and the air froze instantly.

Xiao Yi remained silent for a long while before answering, "Do you want to report me?"

By asking that question, he was essentially admitting it. Xiao Yi felt stupid for doing that, but he knew that even if he didn't admit it, Nan Wusi would eventually figure it out, since he had already revealed too many flaws in front of her.

“I have no interest in reporting you,” Nan Wusi shook his head. “However, if you try to drag my family into this, I will not agree.”

Nan Wusi assumed that Xiao Yi was just like Xiao Mu, coveting her family's military power. She didn't want to get involved in these power struggles; she only wanted her family to be safe and sound.

"I am not after the power of the General's Mansion," Xiao Yi suddenly explained, which surprised Nan Wusi.

“I admit that I deliberately approached you at first, but as we spent more time together, I discovered that you are a very interesting person, unlike the average young lady. So I wanted to get closer to you and understand you,” Xiao Yi said slowly.

"I won't force you to accept my feelings, and you don't need to feel too much pressure. I know that although I am a prince, I have no power or influence, and I am blind. I am definitely not the partner you are looking for, but I will prove my feelings to you." Xiao Yi's expression was exceptionally serious at this moment.

But Nan Wusi didn't know how to respond to him. Although she liked Xiao Yi's face, it was just an appreciation as a "face-value enthusiast"; she had no other intentions.

Moreover, upon thinking this, Namo couldn't help but ask about something that had been bothering him: "Then what about the women in your household that I asked you about last time..."

"Do you think I'm cruel?" After all, this was the first time Xiao Yi and Nan Wusi had their hands stained with blood while dealing with these assassins.

"Those were just people sent by the Emperor and the Crown Prince to monitor me," Xiao Yi explained.

"So that's how it is." Nan Wusi now understands Xiao Yi's situation somewhat. Although he is a prince, he not only has no power or influence, but is also under the surveillance of the emperor and the crown prince. If he wants to make a move, he naturally cannot let these people who are monitoring him stay. Therefore, he would rather let the world think that he is a prince with eccentricities than let these people die and prevent future troubles.

This finally changed Nan Wusi's opinion of Xiao Yi somewhat, but she still didn't have any other feelings for him, so she could only change the subject: "Your Highness, you should go and rest. I can keep watch over you."

"Okay." Xiao Yi was a little disappointed. Although he had expected this result, he was still a little sad when he was actually rejected.

Unbeknownst to them, these words also reached Nan Wuyu's ears.

Nan Wuyu listened to Xiao Yi's confession without expression, then continued to pretend to be asleep.

But Xiao Yi had already realized from Nan Wuyu's breathing that he was not asleep.

Xiao Yi was merely gambling. He hoped that Nan Wuyu was a smart man who knew that the General's Mansion, as the holder of military power, had no way to escape the struggle for imperial power. And that his current expression of his deep affection for Nan Wusi was only increasing the chances of the General's Mansion siding with him.

Nan Wuyu was also extremely shocked. He did not expect that Xiao Yi, who had always acted as a playboy, was hiding his true strength so well. He just didn't know how powerful Xiao Yi was and whether he could contend with the Crown Prince.

Nan Wuyu has now realized that his trip to provide disaster relief was nothing more than a conspiracy. Someone wanted to eliminate him and weaken the General's Mansion's power. And it must be either the Crown Prince or the Third Prince.

The night passed peacefully, and the assassins did not return to the cave. However, this was not a place to linger, and they needed to leave as soon as possible.

Not long after Nan Wusi and his group left, the assassins returned to the cave. Upon seeing the still-smoking fire on the ground, the leader's face turned grim, and he uttered only one word: "Chase them."

Nan Wusi and his companions continued their escape, changing direction frequently. Nan Wusi felt dizzy and confused; even if they escaped their pursuit, it would likely take them several more days to leave the mountain.

Nan Wuyu's condition is also not good. His wounds seem to be infected, and his body temperature has risen significantly.

"Second Brother, how are you? Can you still hold on?" Nan Wusi looked at Nan Wuyu with some concern.

"I'm fine," Nan Wuyu said in a hoarse voice, looking extremely tired.

Nan Wusi could tell that Nan Wuyu was not in a good state, but she had no other choice but to bite her lip and continue forward.

However, it seems that fate is no longer on their side, as the assassins have also caught up with them.

The assassins didn't waste any more words; they had received a death order. If they failed to kill Nan Wuyu and his group, they would be the ones to die.

Nan Wusi had no choice but to hand Nan Wuyu over to Xiao Yi and deal with the group of assassins himself.

Having not rested well yesterday, and now being surrounded by a group of people, Nan Wusi was quickly overwhelmed.

"Ah!" Nan Wusi cried out in pain, as she had been accidentally slashed on the shoulder.

Just as Nan Wusi was struggling to hold on, Xiao Yi finally couldn't help but make a move. If he hadn't, they would all have been killed here.

Nan Wusi looked at Xiao Yi with concern: "Aren't you supposed to be forbidden from making a move? Wouldn't it be a waste of all your efforts if you did now?"

"Do you expect me to watch you be surrounded and killed by them?" Xiao Yi retorted.

Namo Si stopped talking and focused on dealing with the enemy in front of him.

With Xiao Yi joining the group, Nan Wusi's pressure was greatly reduced, but even Xiao Yi was struggling under the siege of a group of assassins.

The two stood back to back, warily watching the assassins around them.

The two sides remained deadlocked for a while, but before they could make another move, an arrow flew in and pierced the head of one of the assassins.