However, Shen Li still threw off the quilt and prepared to get up. "Forget it. I can't fall asleep at night anyway. I might as well go out and take a look. I'd like to see just which nobody has the guts to break into my Night Ghost Division!"
Jiao Yue originally wanted to persuade Shen Li, but all the words she wanted to say were swallowed back. She could only rush to grab a cloak and put it on Shen Li.
"Miss, although it's summer now, it's still a bit cold outside at night. It'll be better if you put on this cloak."
Shen Li nodded and didn't decline.
Since she was going to the main hall to see what this nobody thief looked like, Shen Li just casually put on a few clothes and didn't bother with elaborate dressing and makeup.
As soon as she entered the hall, she saw an arrogant back being pressed to the ground. Shen Yi was sitting in the main seat, coldly staring at the person on the ground.
When his little sister came in, his originally cold expression immediately softened. "Did it disturb you? This thief is quite troublesome! Go back to sleep, good girl."
"It's okay. I just can't sleep because it's hot at night. But I really want to see who on earth has the nerve to break into the Night Ghost Division." A few strands of hair fell on Shen Li's shoulders. As she walked, her cloak fluttered in the wind. Her unadorned face looked even more innocent.
Shen Li sat down next to Shen Yi and only then could she clearly see the face of the person being held down.
"Helian Yun?" Shen Li exclaimed.
Shen Yi suddenly froze and turned to look at his sister. "You know each other?"
Shen Li nodded. "Sort of."
So Shen Yi told the two guards beside him to take the rag out of Helian Yun's mouth.
At this moment, Helian Yun could finally speak.
"What the hell? I just came to find Shen Miao. How did I become the nobody thief you're talking about? You just attacked me without a word!" Helian Yun spat on the ground several times.
"Who told you to be so sneaky at night? It's good that you were caught as a thief. But I'd like to hear what the purpose of the prince of Xiyue is for coming here." Shen Li crossed her legs and raised an eyebrow at Helian Yun. "The prince is really brave. Aren't you afraid of your identity being exposed?"
Helian Yun was not polite either. He pushed away the two people holding him down and then casually found a seat to sit down. "What's there to be afraid of? Besides, Shu'er is going to marry your Fourth Prince. They'll be happily married soon. So what if my identity is exposed?"
Shen Li suddenly covered her face and chuckled. "As far as I know, isn't she Helian Cheng's sister? Now is the most intense time of the war between your two sides. Yet you come to Dongling. It seems your purpose is not so pure. Aren't you afraid that Helian Cheng will catch you off guard?"
Helian Yun leaned back in his chair comfortably, looking like a playboy full of unruly charm. "I'll handle these things myself. I only have one purpose for coming here! I'm here today to claim my bride!"
"Pfft... Cough... Cough..." Shen Li hadn't even taken a sip of the tea Jiao Yue had brought when she heard this. She spat it out immediately, scaring Jiao Yue into quickly taking out her handkerchief to wipe Shen Li's clothes.
"Miss..." Jiao Yue wanted to laugh but was also a bit panicked. She called out anxiously.
"It's okay." Shen Li sighed and waved her hand, indicating that she didn't need to worry.
She stood up from the main seat, walked over to Helian Yun, and asked expressionlessly, "Who is your bride?"
Helian Yun raised his head, not a bit flustered, and blurted out without changing his expression, "Hanyue!"
"..."
Shen Li sent someone to call Hanyue over.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Hanyue saw Helian Yun, her delicate eyebrows frowned slightly. "Why are you here?"
As soon as Helian Yun saw Hanyue come out, he immediately followed her with longing eyes and said aggrievedly, "You just left secretly like this. How could I be at ease?"
"I've told you that I have important matters to attend to here." Hanyue explained coldly, seemingly impatient with Helian Yun.
Shen Li watched the way they interacted and found it quite interesting. She thought that if Hanyue really married Helian Yun, it would be a good thing. It could also make Hanyue give up her feelings for Shen Yi.
Shen Yi saw everything. He looked at Hanyue and then at Helian Yun, feeling like an outsider. After thinking for a while, he smiled gently at everyone. "Since they're friends, let's disperse."
Hanyue wanted to chase after Shen Yi to explain her relationship with Helian Yun, but just as she stretched out her hand, she retracted it. She remembered that there was still a charming young lady living in the mansion.
She was afraid that it would be inappropriate for her to chase after him now, both emotionally and rationally.
"Just come back with me. I can't be at ease if you're not by my side." Helian Yun tugged at Hanyue's sleeve, looking like a naughty child who wanted his sister's forgiveness, looking rather pitiful.
Hanyue tried to pull her sleeve out of his hand and was about to refuse.
But Shen Li stepped forward, grabbed Hanyue's hand, and interrupted, "There's nothing left for me to do here. All my enemies are now in the open. You don't need to worry about me. Go to Xiyue. He needs you."
Shen Li looked at Hanyue and then at Helian Yun beside her.
There were all kinds of emotions in her eyes, including reluctance, longing, but more of a kind of hope.
Seeing that Hanyue didn't say anything else, Shen Li tightly held Hanyue's hand. Then she glared at Helian Yun and said angrily, "Let me tell you. Remember that after you take her to Xiyue, you must take good care of her. She mustn't suffer the slightest bit of grievance. If I hear any bad news, I won't let you off easily! I have the Night Ghost Division to back her up!"
Helian Yun didn't say much. He just nodded heavily. His eyes never left Hanyue, and he didn't let go of her sleeve, afraid that she would run away if he wasn't careful.
This sight made Shen Li feel a bit more at ease. After all, sweet words could be said easily, but one's eyes couldn't lie. Maybe she could really be at ease now.
Early the next morning, the carriage was already waiting at the side gate of the Night Ghost Division. Since this place was quite conspicuous, going out through the main gate might arouse suspicion, so they chose the side gate.
Before leaving, Shen Miao and Xuanyuan Jue came to see Hanyue off.
Hanyue knelt on the ground with her head down. Her low voice was slightly choked with sobs and reluctance. "Miss, please forgive my greed. I won't be able to protect you for the rest of your life."
Shen Li was very surprised. She quickly helped Hanyue up from the ground, frowned slightly, and said with a slight rebuke, "Why do you need to say so much between us? If you can really be happy, I sincerely wish you well."
Xuanyuan Jue, who was standing beside them, couldn't stand it anymore. He immediately put his big hand around Shen Li's waist. "I'll protect her safety for the rest of her life."
Shen Li struggled gently in Xuanyuan Jue's arms and said coquettishly, "You're just so glib."
Seeing how happy Xuanyuan Jue and Shen Li were, Hanyue felt a bit more at ease in her heart. Now she could go to Xiyue with more peace of mind.