With several forces intertwined, Leng Yue, caught in the middle of these forces, is naturally in the worst situation.

The assassination attempts were constantly changing and evolving, and Leng Yue could no longer tell whether she was numb or worried. Previously, the frequency of assassination attempts on Leng Yue hadn't been this high.

Since the Turkic prince left, Leng Yue has been assassinated every day, as if it were a daily occurrence. Usually, one assassin leaves and another takes the stage, as if they have agreed to perform in turn.

Leng Yue's survival until now is due not only to Zhan Wudi's desperate protection but also to the help of Yang Jin and Ye Rufeng. Of course, her current identity also plays a role; as a permanent NPC, headquarters doesn't allow her to log off, so she won't die so easily.

Regardless, Leng Yue has survived to this day with great difficulty.

Leng Yue, however, couldn't understand one thing: Yang Jin secretly helped her because they shared the same blood. But what about Ye Rufeng? Why did he go from ignoring her to now wholeheartedly helping her?

Leng Yue had a vague feeling that Ye Rufeng might be a mission taker, because only mission takers would do things that defy common sense. If Ye Rufeng were a native, and could sit on the throne of regent at such a young age, he would never be content to be subordinate to anyone, nor would he be a lone wolf.

Such a person, no matter what they do, will always choose the option that is most advantageous to them and has the greatest chance of winning. But Ye Rufeng did not. Ye Rufeng chose Leng Yue, which means that whatever he wants to do will be a thousand times, a hundred times more difficult than for others. And this is common knowledge and beyond doubt.

The only ones who can make choices different from normal people are those who participate in missions.

Thinking about all this, Leng Yue felt a surge of excitement. This was her first time interacting with other mission participants! She had no idea that Qing Luan, with whom she had spent so much time, was also a mission participant. And, they would soon be able to meet again. Of course, Leng Yue knew nothing of this yet.

"How should I greet him? Or should I pretend I don't know him?" Leng Yue paced back and forth by the bed, feeling very conflicted.

Seeing that it was getting late and Leng Yue still refused to go to bed, He'er reminded her, "Your Majesty, you may rest now."

"What should I do? This is the first time I've ever heard of this, I have no experience at all, I'm so excited, what should I do?" Leng Yue ignored her and continued to rub her hands together and pace back and forth.

He'er sighed, "Your Majesty, it's late. You'd better go to bed early, otherwise you won't be able to get up for the morning court tomorrow."

The weather has been getting colder lately, and Leng Yue has become a sleepyhead. Every morning, He'er has to drag her out of bed. Leng Yue is so afraid of the cold that she pretends to be asleep in bed every morning, refusing to get up. This habit of staying in bed is giving He'er more and more headaches.

He'er could only hope to get some rest, believing that if Leng Yue rested early, she would wake up earlier the next day. Of course, He'er kept trying to convince herself of this, but it was actually quite ineffective.

In fact, even if Leng Yue goes to bed early the night before, she still won't want to get out of bed the next day. As long as the cold air is still there, Leng Yue will always be someone who has a hard time getting out of bed!

The candlelight flickered a few times, occasionally crackling in the silence. He'er couldn't help but yawn. Only then did Leng Yue realize how late the night had deepened.

"What time is it? Why are the candles burning so fast today?" Leng Yue suddenly stopped, only then realizing how cold she was.

He'er yawned again, "Ah~ Your Majesty, it's already past midnight, are you going to sleep?"

"Sleep, I'm freezing! Achoo~" Leng Yue said, quickly jumping onto the bed, hugging the brocade quilt and shivering, and couldn't help but complain, "He'er, why didn't you remind me to rest earlier? Really!"

He'er rolled her eyes. "You've been talking to yourself the whole time. You haven't heard a word I said. You're the Emperor, how could I possibly control you?"

Leng Yue knew she must have been lost in thought, so she smiled sheepishly and said, "Oh, okay, He'er, I know. I'll be more careful next time. Alright, you should go and rest now."

Despite her grumbling, He'er still covered Leng Yue with a blanket, lowered the curtains, blew out the candles, and went to the outer room.

Leng Yue lay on the bed, lost in thought in the darkness. She missed Qian Chen and Ling, yet she didn't know how much longer she would have to stay in this world. She also wondered if the other mission takers had completed their tasks. Leng Yue wanted to ask Ye Rufeng about his mission, but she feared it would backfire, making her return even more hopeless!

Lost in thought, Leng Yue unknowingly fell asleep.

"Sigh..." Leng Yue was woken up from her sleep by someone pushing her.

"Why are you here again..." Leng Yue was about to ask when her mouth was covered.

"Shh, don't make a sound, I'm being watched..." Yang Jin's voice rang out, "Cover me up, this opponent is a bit tricky."

Leng Yue nodded, "You come up first..."

Even though Leng Yue was an emperor without real power, no one would disturb his bed. Yang Jin hesitated for a moment, then finally climbed into bed.

Just as Yang Jin came upstairs and the two of them had settled down again, there was a knocking on the door.

"Your Majesty, we have come to search on the Empress Dowager's orders." It wasn't Zhan Wudi's voice outside the door, so it seemed that Empress Dowager Feng was serious this time.

Leng Yue pretended to be asleep and remained silent. Seeing that Leng Yue was quiet, He'er lit up the lamp, pulled her up, and asked, "May I ask if the person outside is Deputy Commander Lin?"

"It is indeed me. Please cooperate, Miss He'er." Deputy Commander Lin recognized He'er, as they had both served under Empress Dowager Feng and were therefore somewhat familiar with each other.

He'er got up and opened the door. "Vice Commander Lin, please come in, but please be quiet, His Majesty is resting..."

"Rest assured, Miss He'er, this subordinate understands." Deputy Commander Lin clasped his hands in a fist salute. "In that case, let's begin. Remember to move gently and not disturb His Majesty's rest."

He'er nodded, and Deputy Commander Lin waved for his men to search the area. Deputy Commander Lin wasn't being polite to He'er out of courtesy; he mainly knew she was Empress Dowager Feng's person, which was why he was being so courteous.

As expected, the guards did not disturb Leng Yue, and the group quickly left. He'er, on the other hand, didn't seem to notice anything, muttered a few words, and then closed the door to go to sleep.

Yang Jin then crawled out of bed, took a deep breath, and exclaimed, "I almost suffocated!"

Leng Yue whispered disdainfully, "You're a martial artist, how come your lung capacity is so poor?"

"What do you know, little girl?" Yang Jin rolled his eyes in the darkness. "I'm injured, otherwise, how could I be trapped here?"

"Injured? Where?" Leng Yue asked anxiously.

Yang Jin felt a warmth in his heart, thinking that she was truly his sister, still worried about him so much when she heard he was injured!

Leng Yue retorted, "Don't get it on the bed, or how am I supposed to tell He'er? I'm not menstruating at my age!"

"Menstruation...?" Yang Jin nearly choked on his own blood. "How...how can you be so shameless?"

Yang Jin growled, "You're a girl, you should know how to be reserved! Honestly, you're driving me crazy!"

"Shh!" Leng Yue quickly stopped her, "Don't attract attention. Why do you get angry so easily?"

"You... Humph!" Yang Jin was furious, but he couldn't say anything, and he felt extremely frustrated.