Yu Jingchen knew Nan Zhiyun was afraid he would leave, so to allay her concerns, he reluctantly said, "I won't leave."

Nan Zhiyun didn't feel at ease either, because he felt relieved after saying that.

"Will Your Majesty stay here tonight?" Nan Zhiyun asked expectantly.

"You can go to sleep first," Yu Jingchen said helplessly.

"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun's tone was tinged with fear.

"Nan Zhiyun, I'm warning you, you're pushing your luck." Yu Jingchen had no choice.

“Yes…” Nan Zhiyun remained silent.

Yu Jingchen covered her with the blanket: "Rest by yourself."

"And what about His Majesty?" Nan Zhiyun asked.

"I'll just sit here for a bit," Yu Jingchen said.

Nan Zhiyun didn't ask any further questions, and then she heard Yu Jingchen say, "Are you still afraid of the dark? I'll put out the candles here."

"No!" Nan Zhiyun exclaimed, somewhat agitated.

"Take it slow, and I'm still here, don't be afraid," Yu Jingchen said, then got up to extinguish the two remaining candles.

Nan Zhiyun initially wanted to stop him, but the words remained unspoken. After Yu Jingchen extinguished the two remaining lamps, Nan Zhiyun was instantly filled with fear.

She felt as if she were in a black vortex, where she could see nothing, surrounded by darkness, silence, and light.

Just as she was at a loss, someone grabbed her hands. Touching these warm sensations, Nan Zhiyun's heart suddenly calmed down, and she returned to reality from her fantasy.

"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun called out anxiously.

"It's alright, I'll stay here with you." Yu Jingchen held her hands in both of his.

However, Nan Zhiyun was clearly afraid, and her body was trembling slightly. Yu Jingchen didn't understand why she felt such deep fear.

Ultimately, since it had no effect, Nan Zhiyun's fear remained unresolved. So, Yu Jingchen moved even closer and pulled her into his arms.

"Wouldn't this be better?" Yu Jingchen asked.

"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun kept hiding in his arms, as if seeking protection.

"It's alright, don't be afraid," Yu Jingchen comforted her.

Nan Zhiyun nestled in his arms, unable to calm down for a long time. She felt as if she were bound, tied up by ropes, unable to move. She wanted to run, but she couldn't hear the sounds around her, nor could she see the road ahead.

Yu Jingchen gently patted Nan Zhiyun's back. Nan Zhiyun gripped Yu Jingchen's clothes tighter and tighter.

Yu Jingchen quieted down, offering only silent comfort. Perhaps a quarter of an hour later, Nan Zhiyun gradually calmed down.

"Is it ready?" Yu Jingchen asked.

"I'm afraid..." Nan Zhiyun's voice was trembling with sobs.

"Don't be afraid, everything will be alright, nothing will happen," Yu Jingchen said again.

"Hmm..." Nan Zhiyun hadn't fully recovered yet.

"Can you tell me why you're so afraid of the dark?" Yu Jingchen started to bring up a topic, of course, he also wanted to solve this problem completely.

Upon hearing this, Nan Zhiyun remained silent for a moment, and Yu Jingchen did not press her for an answer. He could give her time; if she still didn't want to speak in the end, then so be it.