After being reborn, I went on a killing spree in the imperial court.

Chu Yan helped her cover herself with a quilt, "Get some rest! Your master said your eye problem is caused by emotional distress, so don't think too much about it."

Chu Yan gently rubbed her face and left with peace of mind.

Cao Yuan turned over when she heard no more movement from inside the room. She hadn't fully adjusted to being alone in the dark yet, and felt a chill run down her spine.

"Chu Yan... are you still there?"

Cao Yuan's voice, trembling with anticipation, echoed softly in the empty room, but only her own echo responded.

"Chu Yan..."

She called his name softly again, as if if she called it a few more times, he would suddenly appear before her.

Chu Yan went to Ying Xianren's room and wrote a letter, wanting to send a carrier pigeon to Xuan Feng as soon as possible.

No one responded to her. She slowly sat up in bed, then carefully got out. It was pitch black, and she could only grope forward with her hands, trying to find a point of support.

A stool had been placed in front of her at some point, and with a muffled thud, Cao Yuan fell heavily onto the cold ground.

"Chu Yan, Chu Yan...where are you?" Cao Yuan's voice was trembling with tears.

Her face was streaked with tears, and her eyes were filled with anxiety and unease.

A slight noise was heard, followed by the sound of the door being slowly pushed open.

"Ah Yuan!" Chu Yan exclaimed, rushing to Cao Yuan's side in three quick steps. Without hesitation, he bent down and gently helped her up.

Cao Yuan gripped Chu Yan's arm tightly with both hands, as if she were a drowning person grasping at a straw, her nails almost digging into his flesh.

"Chu Yan, where have you been! Why haven't you talked to me for so long?"

Chu Yan was filled with guilt and heartache. He gently stroked Cao Yuan's hair and softly explained, "I'm sorry, Yuan. I just wanted you to get some sleep and didn't want to disturb you, so I went a little further away."

Chu Yan carried her back to bed, inwardly regretting leaving the room. Knowing Cao Yuan was blind, he should have stayed with her.

Cao Yuan is blind now, which is exactly when she needs him.

Are you resting next door?

"Ok!"

Cao Yuan quickly said, "No! I can't see. What if I need to get up in the middle of the night and can't find you? You have to stay here with me!"

"Ah Yuan, are you scared?" Chu Yan gently rubbed her face with his hand.

Cao Yuan retorted stubbornly, "No way! You have to stay and keep me company!"

Chu Yan smiled. This was the first time Cao Yuan needed him so much, so how could he refuse?

Only when Cao Yuan was like this did she have someone to rely on, just like an ordinary woman.

The two sat side by side on the soft and comfortable bed. Cao Yuan turned slightly to the side and gently leaned against his broad and warm chest.

Her fair and delicate little hands held his strong and powerful hands tightly, as if she were afraid that if she let go, she would lose this rare support and warmth.

At that moment, their fingers naturally intertwined, tightly clasped, as if two hearts were conveying their emotions and warmth to each other through their fingertips. The interlocked fingers appeared so intimate, as if time itself had stood still.

"Ah Yuan, how can you sleep well like this?" Chu Yan was extremely flustered. Fortunately, Cao Yuan couldn't see him like this, otherwise she would definitely laugh at him.

"Of course! Why do you insist on living alone? Is it because you think I'm blind?"

"How could I possibly dislike you!"

Cao Yuan snuggled closer to him, listening to the beating of his heart, closing her eyes and smiling.

Chu Yan sighed deeply. Cao Yuan was able to sleep well, but he himself couldn't sleep all night.

Has she forgotten that she is a grown man?

When Cao Yuan woke up, it was dark in front of her, but she could feel a familiar hand around her waist. Cao Yuan snuggled closer to him, and the scent of his body made her feel at ease.

During the days that Immortal Ying was away, the two of them slept in each other's arms.

"Ah Yuan! Are you awake?"

"Ok!"

"Chu Yan, can my wound get wet now?" Cao Yuan scratched her head, hesitant to speak, "I want to take a bath!"

Chu Yan got up and chopped firewood, then heated the bathwater for her and poured it into the wooden tub.

Chu Yan helped Cao Yuan into the house.

Cao Yuan felt the heat emanating from the room.

"Ah Yuan! The water is ready. Test the temperature!" Chu Yan took her hand and placed her in the wooden tub.

"May I?"

"Okay, perfect! Thanks!" Cao Yuan smiled. "If it gets too hot, add more water..."

Before she could finish speaking, both of them fell silent. Cao Yuan realized she had said the wrong thing; Jinzhu usually heated water for her.

Chu Yan turned around awkwardly. "Just put the clothes on the screen behind you. You can get them yourself. I... I'll wait for you outside!"

Chu Yan hurriedly ran out.

Just then, Immortal Ying returned from outside and saw Chu Yan's reddened ears. He grinned mischievously and said, "You little brat, you actually did this kind of shameful thing while I was away!"

"Master, what are you saying?" Chu Yan didn't understand what he was saying.

"Look at how red you are! I know you young people are full of vigor, but there's no need to take advantage of someone when they're sick, is there?"

"Master! What are you thinking!" Chu Yan said, his brows furrowed in exasperation. "I just prepared a bath for A-Yuan! How could you think of such a thing while she was taking a bath!"

Immortal Ying stroked his beard, looking somewhat bewildered.

When will Ah Yuan's eyes finally get better?

"Now that your eyes are healed, how about you two take advantage of this and start building your relationship!" Ying Xianren's voice grew softer and softer as he spoke.

"Speak louder!"

"Go and warm up my wine!" Immortal Ying cleared his throat and handed him two wine jugs.

Chu Yan took the wine pot. "I'll go after A Yuan finishes washing!"

Ying Xianren scoffed, "Hmph! Ah Yuan, Ah Yuan, you only have eyes for Ah Yuan!"

"Are you going to go and add water for her when she takes a shower?"

Immortal Ying shook his head and left.

"Master!" Chu Yan's face flushed red.

Cao Yuan changed her clothes and came out of the room. Her wet hair was gently draped over her shoulders, and her face was flushed from the heat in the room.

"Chu Yan, are you there?"

"Oh, I'm here!" Chu Yan walked up to Cao Yuan, his mind already wandering elsewhere. "A Yuan, are you done washing up?"

"Has your master returned? I think I can hear his voice!"

"Yes! He's back. Let me warm his wine!"

"Let me help you back to your room to rest!"

"No! I'd like to sit outside for a while!"

Chu Yan helped her sit on a stone bench in the courtyard, and then went to warm the wine for Immortal Ying.

Cao Yuan took a deep breath. The cold wind was biting, but it made her mind exceptionally clear. She didn't know how the war was going, but there was nothing she could do to help.

Ying Xianren sat opposite her, staring straight at her.