Across another room, Xie Heng woke up upon hearing the eunuch's scream.
He jumped out of bed, grabbed the sword hanging by his bedside, and rushed towards the Second Prince's room.
The black-clad intruder staggered after being pushed by the eunuch, dodged the porcelain pillow thrown by the Second Prince, and then stepped fiercely on the eunuch's neck.
The eunuch instantly passed out, unsure whether he was dead or alive.
The porcelain pillow fell to the ground, making a loud clanging sound in the quiet night.
The night was silent, and the sound traveled far, quickly drawing the attention of patrolling soldiers, who ran towards the commotion while releasing signal flares.
The black-clad intruder, hearing the flares ascending, knew his time was short, and raised his dagger again, stabbing towards the Second Prince on the bed.
With nowhere to hide on the bed, the Second Prince frantically grabbed the thin blanket to wave at the intruder.
