Shen Jingyi was not in a hurry to meet the four black-clad guards.

Instead, after washing up, he asked someone to prepare breakfast.

Seeing that her master was not in a hurry, Nanny Qin was confused but did not say anything. She knew that something was going to happen today.

But judging from the master's attitude, he should be prepared.

Shen Jingyi finished her breakfast at a leisurely pace, and then called the four people as well as Nanny Qin, Chuntao, Xiazhu, Qiukui and Dongxue to the study.

The remaining few people who knew the inside story were watching outside, especially watching the old woman guarding the gate.

In the study, Shen Jingyi looked at the four people who were bowing respectfully and said, "Get up. I think you all know that today is a bit special.

That's why the prince asked you to come and protect me. "Shen Jingyi said this, his eyes wandered around their faces.

Then, he continued: "However, I have one more thing that the prince does not know.

I hope you won't tell him yet.

I don't want him to be distracted, and I think you guys feel the same way, right?"

Following these words, the atmosphere in the study suddenly became solemn.

The four of them looked at each other, and one of the burly men bowed slightly, clasped his fists and said, "Concubine, when I came here today, the prince told me to follow your arrangements in everything."

Shen Jingyi nodded with satisfaction after hearing this: "Very good, then I will tell you.

Tonight, there will be assassins in my courtyard who will come to take my life. They are specially hired by someone."

This sentence was like a bombshell. The four guards looked at each other and their faces suddenly became serious.

Seeing this, Shen Jingyi continued, "And your mission today is not only to protect me, but also to capture the people who broke into my courtyard.

If possible, try to catch them alive."

Shen Jingyi sat at the desk, her eyes calm and her tone light, without any fear or nervousness.

A man in black looked at Shen Jingyi's expression and couldn't help asking, "Excuse me, how many people are here?"

There was a hint of caution in his words.

"Five people." Shen Jingyi answered affirmatively, as if he was talking about something very ordinary, with no fluctuation in his expression.

But the information she spoke was like a stone thrown into the air, creating ripples among those around her.

Nanny Qin's hands trembled nervously, and her voice trembled: "Concubine, this...what is going on?"

Her heart was filled with doubts and fears as to why she didn't know this. However, before she could finish her question, Shen Jingyi interrupted her.

"Mammy, don't be nervous, it's okay."

Shen Jingyi's tone was gentle yet firm, like a breeze blowing through her heart.

"I wasn't afraid before, let alone now that there are four of them here." She said, pointing at the four men in black.

These words not only eased Nanny Qin's mood, but also made the four black-clad guards stand up straighter.

Shen Jingyi saw this scene, and the smile on his face deepened.

Afterwards, she explained some details to the four guards, clarified their respective tasks and response strategies, and asked them to retreat.

Those four were secret guards, so they didn't go far after they went out the door, but quietly hid around Shen Jingyi.

Although the killers would not arrive until the evening, they still did not dare to let their guard down and guarded Shen Jingyi with all their heart and soul.

Time passes slowly and night comes quietly.

The tranquility of Shiya Courtyard seemed particularly abrupt at this moment. Yunxin and Yunrui silently closed the door and then locked it with a heavy bolt.

Then he checked everywhere again before returning to Liu Ruoxue's room.

"Concubine, the door is closed, and the servants have checked all around. There is no problem."

Yun Xin walked into the room and reported to Liu Ruoxue respectfully, with a hint of nervousness in her tone.

Liu Ruoxue nodded slightly, her eyes focused on the arrow flashing with cold light in her hand.

She wiped it carefully, with a look of firmness and determination in her eyes.

On the table lay an exquisite little bow and several well-polished bows and arrows, exuding a hidden power.

Yun Rui stood by, frowning slightly, and asked quietly, "Concubine, when Concubine Shen said 'close the door tightly', could it be that she just meant it on the surface?

After all, this is the palace of the king. Who dares to come here? Wouldn't that be like asking for death?"

Liu Ruoxue sighed, her expression somewhat solemn, "Perhaps at other times, no one would act rashly.

But that's not necessarily the case today. I hope I'm overthinking it."

Her voice was low but full of power. "You guys should prepare it. If you really don't need it, just wipe it and entertain yourself."

Yun Xin and Yun Rui looked at each other. Although they still had doubts in their hearts, they were secretly encouraged by Liu Ruoxue's determined expression.

Then they happily went back to their rooms to get their weapons.

At this moment, although they were worried, they also had a hint of expectation.

The capital city is exceptionally lively tonight. The lanterns lining the streets are dotted like stars, illuminating every corner.

The crowd was bustling, and bursts of laughter could be heard.

However, if one observes carefully, one will find that there seem to be very few noble children present tonight, and there is a vague atmosphere of uneasiness.

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