Good heavens! The Supreme God is being relentlessly harassed!

Shen Wangchuan left that night, and when he returned to his bedroom during the day, he began packing his valuables.

He was indeed a playboy, but he wasn't some fool who could be manipulated at will. If that person hadn't been Xie Liuyan, he would have run away overnight.

In this vast capital city, where the waters run deep, he only wanted to be a good playboy.

However, things had already developed beyond his expectations, with the imperial court, the throne, and Xie Liuyan all getting tangled up together.

He had no intention of getting involved, but the people involved were people he cared about.

Putting everything else aside, at least his martial arts skills are passable, and as a bodyguard, he can at least protect Xie Liuyan in critical moments.

He was still somewhat resentful at being so blatantly betrayed by his own father.

There's always something that won't go their way, so it's best to leave overnight.

Shen Yun didn't have much luggage; he had packed it long ago. Of course, it's also possible that he always felt there was no future in following his young master, so he packed his things early so he could escape at any time in the future.

"Young Master, are we really leaving now? The gates of the Shen residence have been closed for a long time. If we leave now, it will definitely alert the head of the family."

Shen Wangchuan smiled and said, "That's not something you should worry about."

He was almost ready, and with Shen Yun in tow, they walked to the Buddhist hall.

Based on my many experiences sneaking out, the wall near the Buddhist hall is the lowest and easiest to walk through.

If they find themselves missing tomorrow, that's a different story. However, Shen Wangchuan did leave a letter before he left, lest people think he had run away from home or something.

Although Shen Wangchuan considered it the shortest wall, Shen Yun always followed his young master through the dog hole.

Where did he ever climb over the wall?

"Young master, I really can't get over this wall. Why don't we just go back to the old way?"

"Shut up, don't speak." Shen Wangchuan grabbed Shen Yun by the back of the neck, jumped onto a tree, and then, using the branches as leverage, jumped onto the wall.

Shen Yun's eyes widened, and she covered her mouth tightly.

They were afraid that if they shouted it out, someone would hear them.

Good heavens, he's been with the Shen family for two years, how come he never knew his young master had this skill?

After that, things became much simpler. Only after they landed perfectly did Shen Yun dare to speak:

"Young master, you are truly amazing!!"

"You don't have to say it."

"Let's go to the Regent's Palace."

*

Not long after nightfall, pedestrians on the street appeared in twos and threes, all hurrying along.

Xie Liuyan asked Xie Yi to push the wheelchair to the courtyard to enjoy the scenery, and to come back when he called.

The Regent's Palace was designed and built by master craftsmen from the palace. Every mountain, river, tree, and blade of grass here reflects the painstaking efforts of the artisans.

It appears dignified and grand during the day, but becomes quiet and serene at night, carrying a sense of tranquility and serenity.

Xie Liuyan disliked the daytime; he felt that the nighttime was the most suitable time for him.

When thoughts are completely cleared, what remains are the questions that settle in the soul.

Unconsciously, he became more and more like a human being, with all the emotions and desires, worries and anxieties, joys and sorrows.

He wore a dark cloak, had a handsome face, and the jade thumb ring on his left hand gleamed in the light emitted by the lanterns in the palace.

The night sky was dotted with stars, and people in ancient times went to bed very early.

Work at sunrise, and rest at sunset.

If there's any fun to be had, it's probably counting stars and watching the moon.

He gazed intently at the bright moon in the sky, its light so pure and bright, yet he was enveloped in darkness.

But if there were no night, who would know the beauty of the moonlight?

Xie Yi watched his prince from a distance. Despite being a revered regent, the prince was not living a good life.

A sick body and endless official business to handle.

Who still remembers the respect and admiration everyone had for the prince when he turned the tide two years ago? But as the new emperor approaches his personal rule, the prince is now seen as a traitor by the royalists.

Anyone can punish him.

The world is always unpredictable.

He wanted to go over and persuade the prince to go back to his room and rest, so as not to catch a cold.

Just then, a servant came to report: "Lord Xie, someone is knocking on the door of the Prince's mansion. He claims to be the Prince's future personal bodyguard and seems to say that his name is Shen Wangchuan."

Xie frowned; he wasn't very clear about what had happened during the day. He only knew that the prince and the Shen family had discussed something in the council room, and then Shen Wangchuan and the others left.

"Wait while I go and ask the Prince."

Xie Liuyan was gazing at the sky in a daze when Xie Yi walked over to him.

"Your Majesty."

"What's the matter?"

Xie Yi whispered a few words in his ear, which piqued Xie Liuyan's interest.

"Send a servant to announce my arrival; I will go and see for myself."

Xie Yi replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

He turned and instructed his servants not to neglect the visitors. Then he pushed the prince towards the entrance of the palace.

When Shen Wangchuan arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion with his servant Shen Yun, it was a little late.

After asking a servant to go and inform him, he waited patiently at the door.

The night was frosty and dewy, and the air was filled with a chill.

Shen Wangchuan stomped his foot and breathed on his palm.

I hope I can stay at the Prince's Mansion tonight, otherwise I really won't have anywhere to sleep.

After a short while, the door was opened again.

He looked up and saw that Xie Liuyan had come out in person.

His heart was fluttering with excitement, but he still spoke in a rather frivolous manner:

"Good night, Your Highness. Do you mind if I come to seek refuge with you tonight?"

Xie Liuyan certainly didn't mind; it didn't matter if it was a day earlier or later, but he would still tease her as usual:

“Guard Shen, there’s no need to be in such a hurry. The gates of the Prince’s mansion are always open for you whenever you wish to come.”

Is he in a hurry? There has to be something he can control.

But...

"I was eager to see Your Highness, so I was a little impatient. I hope Your Highness won't blame me?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yun's eyes widened.

At first, he only knew that his young master seemed to have offended the prince with his words, but now, seeing the way his young master spoke, he finally had a real understanding.

The gatekeeper almost lost his composure as rumors circulated that the young master Shen, who had homosexual tendencies, had fallen for his master and was reportedly relentlessly pursuing him.

Seeing it now, I realize that the rumors were shallow.

Xie Liuyan looked at his shameless behavior and a black line appeared on his forehead.

If we don't let this person in, I really can't imagine what else he might say.

"Let them in."

After speaking, Xie Liuyan gestured for Xie Yi to push the wheelchair.

After entering the Prince's mansion, Shen Wangchuan looked around. The mansion had a completely different feel during the day and at night; it looked rather deserted at night.

After the group had walked for a while, Xie Liuyan instructed Xie Yidao:

"Arrange accommodations for them, and get on it now."

"Your Highness, let's take you back to your bedroom first."

Xie Liuyan waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to.

At this moment, Shen Wangchuan stepped forward, shoving Xie Yi aside and said:

"It's alright, just arrange accommodations for my servant Shen Yun. As the prince's 'personal' bodyguard, I'll just make do with living with him."

Seeing Xie Yi's surprised expression, Shen Wangchuan continued:

"It's alright, Lord Xie. I won't force you, and I'm not aggrieved. You can go ahead now; I'll take care of things here."

If it weren't for the presence of the prince, Xie Yi would have really wanted to curse Shen Wangchuan as a "shameless scoundrel" for getting the benefits and then acting innocent.

"Xie Yi, go." Xie Liuyan gave the order, and Xie Yi had no choice but to obey.

She just glared at Shen Wangchuan fiercely before leaving.

After they left, Xie Liuyan spoke with a half-smile:

"Is it too much of a hardship for you to live with me?"