After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

The man in black glared at him: "What are you gathering? The more people, the more chaotic things will become."

He thought for a moment, then said, "Change your clothes and go inside."

Xie Yuze's heart skipped a beat.

Change, change clothes?

If his face is recognized by this person, wouldn't all the previous efforts have been in vain?

Just then, the sound of fighting suddenly broke out inside the cabin.

Then someone ran out and shouted, "Help! Help! There's an assassin!"

"Where are the guards?"

Xie Yuze turned his head to look inside. He was secretly pleased and pulled the man in black to rush inside, saying, "Brother, it's chaotic inside. Let's go in now."

At this time, many boats on the lake were also approaching this side.

If we don't hurry, we might not be able to find anything at all.

The man in black stopped struggling and followed Xie Yuze inside.

At this moment, on the shore.

When Xie Yuhe arrived with the guards from the General's Mansion, he could see from afar that the boat was in complete chaos and that many people were jumping into the river.

Xie Yuhe frowned, his expression becoming much more serious. "What's going on?"

"Reporting to Lord Shaoqing, many assassins have suddenly appeared on the ship. We are going to rescue them."

When the officers and soldiers saw Xie Yuhe, they immediately greeted him respectfully.

what?

Xie Yuze and Xie Xing are still on the boat.

Although he knew Xie Yuze was skilled in martial arts, how could Xie Yuhe not be worried in the current situation?

If Xie Mingzhu was also on the ship, were those assassins connected to remnants of the previous dynasty?

Xie Yuhe reached out and said coldly, "Board the ship, quickly!"

The guards from the general's mansion immediately went to pull the boat.

Countless boats carrying torches approached the enormous ship.

……

And at this time.

Inside the wing.

Xie Mingzhu moved Luo Hanfeng to the bed and used the last of the water in the room to wipe Luo Hanfeng's body.

Luo Hanfeng's lips were pale and tightly pursed, and he was covered in cold sweat, looking as if he had been poisoned.

"Why is he here?"

As Xie Mingzhu wiped his sweat, she was a little puzzled. As she wiped, she noticed that Luo Hanfeng seemed to be hiding something in his arms.

She glanced at Luo Hanfeng, who was unconscious, and pulled that thing out of his arms.

It is a ledger.

Xie Mingzhu glanced at Luo Hanfeng with suspicion, and just as she was about to open the ledger to take a look, her wrist was suddenly grabbed by an icy hand.

"Ah!" Xie Mingzhu exclaimed.

The force of that hand was so great that it felt as if it were about to crush her hand bones, causing tears to instantly well up in Xie Mingzhu's eyes from the pain.

Luo Hanfeng opened his eyes on the bed, his gaze as sharp as cold light fixed on Xie Mingzhu.

Xie Mingzhu was startled by that look and took two steps back, but because her wrist was still being held by Luo Hanfeng, she didn't go very far.

"Xie Mingzhu?" Luo Hanfeng's voice was hoarse and extremely cold.

This was a stark contrast to her usual pitiful demeanor in front of Xie Mingzhu.

This made Xie Mingzhu almost not recognize him anymore.

Her voice stammered, "Seventh...Seventh Prince?"

Are you the Seventh Prince?

Xie Mingzhu's timid voice made Luo Hanfeng regain his composure. He loosened his grip on Xie Mingzhu's wrist and slowly sat up from the bed.

Luo Hanfeng rubbed his forehead with a headache, picked up the account book on the bed, and turned to look at Xie Mingzhu.

Upon seeing Xie Mingzhu's attire, he paused slightly, then took the initiative and asked, "What's this on Fourth Miss Xie's clothes?"

Xie Mingzhu then realized what she was wearing.

Her fair face flushed red, and she shyly reached out to cover herself, wanting to explain but not knowing how.

She opened her mouth, then suddenly remembered something and pointed outside, "Outside, there are many assassins outside."

Luo Hanfeng frowned.

He wanted to say something, but then the door was forced open.

It was Lai Xiao who came looking for them.

"Princess, are you okay?"

Lai Xiao burst in, sword in hand, but his words met the gaze of the weak Luo Hanfeng lying on the bed.

Eyes facing each other.

Lai Xiao drew his sword and walked towards Luo Hanfeng, saying, "Princess, I'll take care of it."

Xie Mingzhu was startled.

Her body trembled slightly. The moment Lai Xiao walked in, in front of Luo Hanfeng, Xie Mingzhu felt a blankness as if her secret had been discovered.

Before they could react, they saw Lai Xiao about to attack Luo Hanfeng.

Xie Mingzhu's mind was in chaos. Before her brain could react, she had already stepped in front of Luo Hanfeng.

"No, don't kill him."

Xie Mingzhu's face was pale, and her voice was soft, as if she were pleading.

Luo Hanfeng looked up at Xie Mingzhu.

Her back was slender, and she spread her arms to block Luo Hanfeng's way, which surprised Luo Hanfeng.

He was poisoned by the muscle-softening powder and was completely unable to protect himself. He could be easily killed by Lai Xiao.

Lai Xiao looked at Xie Mingzhu in disbelief: "Princess, do you know who he is?"

"If he tells everyone what he saw today, we're willing to die, but what will you do?"

Xie Mingzhu's face turned even paler.

But she still didn't want Luo Hanfeng to die, so she bit her lip and stubbornly said, "He won't, I saved his life."

Xie Mingzhu believed that she was different to Luo Hanfeng.

When Luo Hanfeng was initially bullied, she was the one who stepped in to stop him, treating him with utmost gentleness. Compared to Xie Xing, who was vicious in every way, she could be described as gentle and kind.

In addition, she had recently saved Luo Hanfeng's life, so their relationship was already much closer than that of others.

She believed that Luo Hanfeng would not betray her.

Moreover, he was just a prince without any power, who was bullied in the palace. Would he really reveal her secret for the sake of the emperor?

Xie Mingzhu turned to look at Luo Hanfeng, "Seventh...Seventh Prince?"

Luo Hanfeng remained silent.

He glanced at me silently and then at Lai Xiao and Xie Mingzhu.

He covered his mouth and coughed lightly, saying, "Miss Xie, I don't know anything."

"I must thank Miss Fourth for saving my life."

Upon hearing his words, Xie Mingzhu smiled.

She turned to Lai Xiao and said, "He won't tell. Don't kill him."

Lai Xiao: "..."

His expression was complicated: "How can the princess believe his words, especially since he is a prince?"

A strong killing intent flashed in Lai Xiao's eyes as he coldly stared at Luo Hanfeng.

Upon seeing this, Luo Hanfeng lowered his long eyelashes and said weakly, "I am just a worthless person. My life was saved by the Fourth Miss. If the Fourth Miss is willing to take my life, then so be it."

"I am but an unfavored prince in the palace. How many people would believe what I say?"

Lai Xiao wasn't buying it.

He raised his longsword, ready to stab Luo Hanfeng.

Luo Hanfeng remained motionless, tilting his head back as if waiting for Lai Xiao's sword to pierce his throat.

But in fact, he had already pulled out a marble from under his sleeve.

As long as Xie Mingzhu doesn't intervene, he'll use marbles to apply pressure points.

"No!" In desperation, Xie Mingzhu gripped the sword with both hands.