The Imperial Shadow Guards, hidden in the shadows, shared the same thoughts as Helian Si. They gripped their swords, watching Nan Rong Jinghua, poised and ready to strike.

The young master Jinghua is exceptionally talented and has always been aloof and refined. Who would have thought that he would be such a despicable person behind the scenes? Their princess is only thirteen years old!

No, they must protect the princess and act on behalf of Heaven!

If the Emperor knew, he would surely have Young Master Jinghua torn to pieces; they were being quite lenient with him.

"Get some rest, I'm going back now."

Nan Rong Jinghua simply placed Helian Si on the soft bed, kissed him on the forehead, uttered these words, and then withdrew her body.

Clutching the blanket tightly, Helian Si, his face flushed red, looked like a ripe shrimp: "..."

That's it? So what was she so excited and nervous about just now?

"I understand."

Helian Si silently shrank back into the covers, his face burning red, utterly ashamed.

The handsome teacher didn't think anything of it, but you're just making things up in your head. I'm so sorry, so sorry.

The Imperial Shadow Guards, hidden in the shadows, silently put their drawn swords back down. Damn, that was too hasty.

Nan Rong's surprised gaze fell on Helian Si, who was curled up shyly in bed like an ostrich. A doting smile appeared in his deep silver eyes.

She landed on the bed curtains, turned and walked towards the palace entrance. Her silver-white robe fluttered down, casting a shadow under the cold, bright moon.

The next day,

The teacher at the Imperial Academy changed to an old man with a long goatee. Every time this teacher spoke,

His goatee would twitch, which was quite comical, especially considering his cunning and inflexible nature compared to Nan Rong Jinghua.

The students in the lecture hall were filled with lamentations. They only knew that the teacher had been injured yesterday while protecting the princess, but they were unaware of the changes in Nanrong Jinghua.

They couldn't afford to offend Helian Si, nor did they dare to. Now, the students only thought of Helian Si's fierce appearance yesterday.

They all rubbed their arms, goosebumps rising, and dared only to steal glances at Helian Si. They dared not provoke him, not to mention that His Highness the Third Prince was also in the school today.

"What's wrong?"

Helian Si returned from the school's outhouse looking gloomy, as if a dark cloud had been hanging over his head.

"Third brother, I suddenly miss the immortal brother."

I went to the outhouse, and for some reason, I was reminded of my first encounter with the fairy brother, and the scene stirred up some emotions within me.

I wonder where the fairy brother is now, whether he's eaten, and how he's doing.

Sigh, why is my immortal brother from Dongchen Kingdom? If he were from Beiyin Kingdom, then there would be no such thing as his kingdom being destroyed by his father.

Helian You was stunned. Si Beitao was being held under house arrest at a post station under Wenren Yu's name. Neither her father nor her brothers intended to tell their little sister about this.

"Think about it."

Helian You placed his hand on Helian You's head and patted it gently. Although he didn't understand much about the power struggles in the court, based on his understanding of his father...

The remnants of Dongchen's faction must die. After all, eliminating them completely and being ruthless is Father Emperor's consistent style.

Since we're all going to die eventually, it's best not to let the little princess know, to avoid causing her unnecessary heartache.

"well."

Helian Si rested his head on his own hand, looking extremely listless. For some reason, a thought suddenly popped into his mind: "My immortal brother, could it be that Father Emperor... chopped him up?"