Yu Jingchen felt somewhat helpless.

"Still want to drink? Have you forgotten that you got drunk earlier today?" Yu Jingchen said jokingly.

Nan Zhiyun felt embarrassed by what Yu Jingchen said: "The wine today..." She didn't know how to explain, after all, she really didn't know that the wine would have such a strong aftereffect.

"Please enjoy your meal," the servants on the ship said, then left after serving the food, giving the two of them some space. Meanwhile, the singers and musicians outside had already begun their performance.

Nan Zhiyun stared intently at the glass of wine that the person had just poured for her.

"You really want to drink that much?" Yu Jingchen said helplessly, then simply took the glass of wine from in front of Nan Zhiyun.

Nan Zhiyun: "..." She was a little disappointed. Watching Yu Jingchen put the wine glass to his own lips, Nan Zhiyun knew that this meant she was not allowed to drink.

But just when Nan Zhiyun thought she wouldn't get a drink, Yu Jingchen put the cup back in her cup.

"I'm just kidding. If you want a drink, go ahead and have one." Yu Jingchen said, seemingly just joking.

Nan Zhiyun was somewhat surprised; she actually agreed?

"You may have a small drink, but don't overindulge," Yu Jingchen said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, thank you!" Nan Zhiyun's tone became cheerful at the thought of being able to drink this wine.

Seeing Nan Zhiyun like this, how could Yu Jingchen refuse her request? He simply shook his head with a hint of indulgence. As for the wine… Yu Jingchen didn't drink it.

Nan Zhiyun's alcohol tolerance isn't actually that bad. This morning's drink was purely due to carelessness; she didn't know the effects of the alcohol. But now, Nan Zhiyun knows her own limits.

"Does Your Majesty dislike drinking?" Nan Zhiyun asked him.

"It's all to keep an eye on you. If you get drunk again, I can keep an eye on you." Yu Jingchen said in a joking tone.

Nan Zhiyun felt embarrassed by what Yu Jingchen said. How could she not know that Yu Jingchen was referring to her being drunk today?

The two fell silent, the faint strains of music drifting from outside making them feel inexplicably sleepy. Nan Zhiyun yawned. Why was she getting sleepy? It was still so early, and besides, she had slept for so long today.

"Are you tired today?" Yu Jingchen put his arm around Nan Zhiyun.

"Maybe so, I'm a little sleepy," Nan Zhiyun said, yawning again.

"Then take a nap." Yu Jingchen gently patted Nan Zhiyun's body. Nan Zhiyun was not very conscious and fell asleep in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

Yu Jingchen looked at her, his eyes slightly darkening, and then directly pressed Nan Zhiyun's sleeping acupoint.

"Your Majesty..." Fortunately, she realized something was wrong.

Yu Jingchen didn't say anything, but slowly helped Nan Zhiyun adjust her position, held her in his arms, took the cloak, covered her with it, and then helped her pull it up to keep her warm.

Then, as if soothing a baby to sleep, he gently patted Nan Zhiyun's back, quite leisurely.

Fortunately, she was paying attention to her surroundings, and the air became quiet for a moment. Qianxia wasn't oblivious; she naturally noticed the unusual situation, but she didn't say anything. She felt that simply standing there quietly was enough.

After a while, the music outside seemed to have gradually stopped. Yu Jingchen looked at Nan Zhiyun in his arms and listened to her even breathing. She seemed to be sleeping soundly.

Yu Jingchen's lips curled slightly: "Sleeping so soundly, you probably wouldn't even know you've been harmed." Yu Jingchen sighed helplessly.

"But with me here, how could anyone hurt you now?" Yu Jingchen gently tapped Nan Zhiyun's nose.

The next moment, the air above the entire ship seemed to freeze. The ship was moving slowly on the water, creating slight ripples that gradually expanded and then slowly disappeared...

Suddenly, ripples rose from the water as a group of people dressed in black emerged from the depths, swords in hand, disturbing the once calm surface.

People on both sides of the strait screamed in fright at the scene and then began to flee in all directions. Only Yu Jingchen remained calm and composed, sitting in his original seat without even changing his expression.

Fortunately, he began to survey the surroundings, and the guards below leaped up and onto the ship. The musician and dancer who had been playing the zither just moments before drew their blades from behind. The two sides faced each other in a standoff.

The man in black was clearly prepared, so... he charged forward with his knife drawn. The scene descended into chaos.

The enemy had a large number of people, probably around twenty, but Yu Jingchen only had four guards. So it was inevitable that they couldn't completely block them. Some of them went directly into the inner room, looking at Yu Jingchen who was still sitting calmly in his seat, their eyes flashing with murderous intent.

They immediately drew their swords and charged towards them. However, the moment they encountered Yu Jingchen, they were instantly repelled by the whisk. Who else could it be but Xing Lai?

I forgot to mention, Xing Lai, who's next to Yu Jingchen... is no pushover. His martial arts skills... Xing Lai's eyes sharpened, and with just one move, he knocked down the man in black at the front, killing him instantly.

Yu Jingchen remained unmoved, only carefully looking at the little girl in his arms. She had to be protected well and not be disturbed.

However, someone was oblivious and rushed straight towards them. Fortunately, they were stopped by Xinglai, but water splashed onto them. Yu Jingchen casually raised his hand to block the water droplets that were supposed to fall on Nan Zhiyun.

Yu Jingchen looked at the water stains on the back of his hand. He'd almost gotten such dirty stuff on Nan Zhiyun; he really deserved it…

Yu Jingchen raised his arm slightly and rotated his wrist. As the man in black rushed over again, he struck out with his palm, shattering the plate on the table and embedding it into the man's body.

Perhaps it was too noisy, Nan Zhiyun shifted restlessly, and Yu Jingchen coaxed her back to sleep as if he were soothing a baby who had been almost woken up.

Nan Zhiyun shifted her body slightly and snuggled closer to Yu Jingchen, continuing to sleep. Yu Jingchen smiled gently and adjusted Nan Zhiyun's position to make her comfortable.

"Leave no survivors, execute them on the spot." Yu Jingchen parted his lips slightly, his voice icy.

Fortunately, he accepted the order and his actions gradually became more ruthless. Yu Jingchen, meanwhile, stood up while holding the little one in his arms.

"Keep up" were the words Yu Jingchen said to Qianxia. Qianxia had never experienced such a situation before, but fortunately, she remained calm in the face of danger and did not cause any trouble, obediently keeping up.

Yu Jingchen carried the sleeping little girl in his arms and walked out of the ship. The men in black tried to get close several times, but were blocked by the guards.

Yu Jingchen carried Nan Zhiyun off the boat and back to the carriage. The carriage was spacious, but Yu Jingchen didn't put her down; he kept her in his arms the whole time.