Good heavens! The Supreme God is being relentlessly harassed!

After lunch, Xie Liuyan had other things to do, and Shen Wangchuan, as his personal bodyguard, had to stay by his side.

To be honest, before becoming Xie Liuyan's bodyguard, Shen Wangchuan never knew that a person's life could be so busy.

He thought that attending court and reviewing memorials was Xie Liuyan's daily life.

"Ayan, where do we go next?"

Xie Liuyan was stunned when he heard the name "Ayan," and his previous memories were instantly recalled.

Shen Wangchuan called him that in the previous small world as well.

"you· · ·"

Xie Liuyan originally intended to inspect Xie Yi's progress in training the Xuan Tie Army, but because of Shen Wangchuan's words, he suddenly changed his mind.

"Where would you like to go? I don't have any plans for this afternoon."

If Xie Yi were here, he would definitely stare wide-eyed.

The prince was so busy all day long that he was constantly reviewing memorials, discussing state secrets with some minister, or checking on the young emperor's studies at the palace.

When has the prince ever truly had any free time?

Shen Wangchuan was also somewhat surprised that Xie Liuyan asked him this question. He thought for a moment and then said:

"How about we go for a stroll in the streets? To be honest, I feel stifled when I stay in the Prince's mansion. It's probably because I'm used to being free and unrestrained."

Xie Liuyan did not show any disagreement with what he said. Given Shen Wangchuan's personality, it would be surprising to him if he could stay in one place at all.

"Okay, we'll leave the mansion after a short lunch break."

He has always been in a high position, giving orders and directing the country. He should go out more to see the people and see if they are truly happy.

Shen Wangchuan skillfully pushed Xie Liuyan back to her bedroom to rest, and then went to sleep on the bed next door himself.

He lay in bed, but couldn't fall asleep.

In just one day, he almost got to know Xie Liuyan, the regent, all over again.

When they first met, he was attracted to her beauty and offended her with his words; when they met again, he climbed over the wall in the middle of the night and almost got stuck in the Regent's Palace; now, on their third meeting, he was somewhat willing to stay in the Regent's Palace.

His father often taught him, "You can know a person's face but not their heart," and "People's hearts are treacherous; you can't judge a book by its cover."

Perhaps beautiful people are vicious, while plain-looking people are extremely kind.

He was attracted by Xie Liuyan's face, but after actually getting to know him, he found that Xie Liuyan was diligent in his duties and yet lived frugally.

He never put on airs because of his superior position, and even the servants in the Prince's mansion were willing to serve him.

Can't we see anything from this?

He had never attended court and didn't know much about politics, but coming from a wealthy and influential family, how could he not know what a real corrupt official was like?

They feed on the people's blood, impose heavy taxes, and then stand regally in the imperial court, spouting benevolence and morality, claiming to care for the people. Behind this facade lies cunning and hypocrisy.

His father was considered a relatively honest and upright official, but he was still inferior to Xie Liuyan.

Would such a person harbor treacherous ambitions? Would he be eyeing the throne with predatory intent, seeking to overthrow the dynasty?

He closed his eyes slightly, but in his heart he gave a firm answer.

*

When Shen Wangchuan woke up, Xie Liuyan was already dressed and waiting at the door.

Xie Liuyan was even reading a book, which was a way of passing the time.

Shen Wangchuan rubbed his eyes, still a little dazed. Shen Yun ran to his side and said:

"Young master, you're finally awake. Everyone's waiting for you. Let's set off now!"

Wait a minute, Shen Wangchuan looked closely. Sure enough, besides Xie Liuyan, Xie Yi was also at the door. He wondered how Xie Yi had gotten wind of the situation.

He tidied his clothes a bit, then walked behind Xie Liuyan and pushed Xie Yi aside again.

"Thank you, sir. Please leave the prince's affairs to me. You need not trouble yourself."

Xie Yi laughed in anger: "Guard Shen, do you think it's something to be proud of to make the Prince and us wait for you?"

"Your Highness is magnanimous, but I hope this kind of thing will not happen again."

"Thank you!" Xie Liuyan's voice rang out. "It's alright, I'll just take advantage of this free time to read some books."

"Now that everyone's here, let's go."

Shen Wangchuan pursed his lips and didn't argue with Xie Yi anymore.

The group left the Prince's residence and boarded a carriage. Xie Liuyan and Shen Wangchuan sat inside the carriage, while Xie Yi and Shen Yun drove it from the outside.

"Giddy up!" Xie Yi urged his horse forward, turning to the people inside and saying:

"Your Highness, if you would like to stop and stroll around, please knock on the partition and I will stop."

The carriage may look unremarkable from the outside, but it has a large interior space and hidden surprises.

Shen Wangchuan was shocked by the interior decoration as soon as he entered. At most, the carriages in the Shen family mansion had a few benches inside for people to sit on.

Xie Liuyan's carriage, however, consisted of a small couch and a long bench that could be reclined on. The couch was covered with a white fox fur, which looked very comfortable.

Shen Wangchuan sat on a soft leather bench nearby, very close to Xie Liuyan.

There was also a small table in the middle, on which were tea and snacks and the book Xie Liuyan had just been reading.

As for where Xie Liuyan's wheelchair went, that's a good question.

This was the first time he had learned that Xie Liuyan's wheelchair could be disassembled and reassembled, according to what Xie Yi had just said:

"The prince's wheelchair was made by a descendant of the Lu family, who are known as 'master craftsmen.' It is not only easy to carry, but also equipped with hidden weapons, which can protect the prince's safety in critical moments."

After Xie Yi disassembled the wheelchair into several parts, he stored them in a hidden compartment under the carriage, which was really convenient.

His silence after getting into the carriage led Xie Liuyan to believe that he was unhappy because of what had happened before.

Xie Liuyan had been resting with his eyes closed, but after not hearing any movement from Shen Wangchuan for a while, he opened them:

"That's just Xie Yi's personality. He speaks frankly, but he's reliable. You don't need to take what he says to heart."

Shen Wangchuan hadn't taken it to heart at first, but seeing Xie Liuyan explain it to him so solemnly, he couldn't help but feel a sense of novelty.

As someone who is adept at seizing opportunities, he has always known how to grasp the right moment.

"Does Your Highness think I'm petty? Well, Xie Yi has been with you for so many years, while I've only been in the palace for a day. I really have no right to hold a grudge against him."

Xie Liuyan frowned upon hearing his self-deprecating words.

"You don't need to think like that. You're different from him."

"How are we different? We are all servants of the Prince. Lord Xie is indeed more senior than me."

Xie Liuyan suddenly didn't know how to respond to him. Even though he had previously thought that Shen Wangchuan in this world was frivolous, he knew very well that he had always placed this person in a special position.

Above everyone around them.

"He's just my servant, responsible for my safety, but you..."

The unspoken words made Shen Wangchuan hold his breath. Wasn't he just a servant?

At this moment, the carriage began to shake, and Xie Yi's voice came from outside:

"Your Highness, be careful! Someone is riding a horse across the street ahead!"

The carriage swayed violently, and Shen Wangchuan couldn't wait for Xie Liuyan to finish his sentence. At this moment, the most important thing was to protect Xie Liuyan.

He stood up, holding onto the edge of the carriage, then sat down beside Xie Liuyan's couch, protecting Xie Liuyan with both hands, waiting for the carriage to come to a stop.

With Xie Yi's "Whoa!", the carriage came to a stop.