Duanmu Qin raised her head slightly after hearing this and cautiously looked at the Fourth Prince beside her. The Fourth Prince's eyes were obscure and unclear, as if he was still immersed in the contents of the letter and hadn't come back to his senses.

Seeing the expressions on the two men's faces, Dark Moon Fairy curled her lips into a cold smile. "Fourth Prince, do you think that with your current strength, you can win the throne of Dazhao? Or do you think that if you and the Third Prince succeed in joining forces, the Third Prince will really be able to share the world with you? Don't dream! If the Third Prince succeeds, he will be the first to kill you!"

The Fourth Prince's expression darkened. He clenched his teeth, his heart filled with anger and resentment. However, he had to admit that Dark Moon Enchantress had a point. His cooperation with the Third Prince was merely a temporary solution. If the Third Prince succeeded in seizing the throne, he would inevitably face immense danger.

Duanmu Qin frowned. She looked at Dark Moon Fairy warily and asked, "Why are you helping us?"

Dark Moon Fairy smiled slightly, with a cunning glint in her eyes: "We are the Qin King's men. If we help you capture Beiliu, you must become the Qin King's ally!"

The Fourth Prince suddenly understood what Dark Moon Enchantress was up to. They were hoping to leverage Beiliu's power so the King of Qin could establish his own sphere of influence in the north, antagonizing the Crown Prince.

The Fourth Prince took a deep breath and calmly considered the current situation. He knew that forming an alliance with the King of Qin was also a good option for him.

After all, in this world of power struggles, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. As long as one can save his own life and realize his ambitions, who can ally with whom?

Duanmu Qin also fell into deep thought. She knew that the current situation was extremely unfavorable to her. If she could get the support of the King of Qin, there might be a glimmer of hope. But she also knew that an alliance with the King of Qin would mean losing some of her autonomy. But at this critical moment, she had no choice.

Finally, Duanmu Qin nodded and said, "Okay, I promise you. As long as you can help us capture Beiliu, I am willing to become the King of Qin's ally."

Dark Moon Fairy nodded with satisfaction. She believed that this transaction would definitely satisfy King Qin.

Duanmu Qin's heart warmed. She looked up at the Fourth Prince with tears in her eyes, "Are you really willing to give up everything in Dazhao for me?"

The Fourth Prince smiled faintly. He reached out and gently stroked Duanmu Qin's cheek, saying softly, "How can I bear to let you face everything in Beiliu alone? You are such a wonderful person. I hope that all the cruelty and bloodshed will be borne by me!"

Blood Shadow and Dark Moon Fairy looked at each other. They really didn't expect that the Fourth Prince was such a romantic!

However, they could also understand the Fourth Prince's deep affection for Duanmu Qin. After all, Duanmu Qin was indeed a very outstanding woman, not only with outstanding appearance, but also with intelligence and talent.

The Fourth Prince took a deep breath and continued, "I know this is difficult, but as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome all difficulties. I will always be by your side, supporting you and protecting you. No matter what danger you face, I will stand before you without hesitation."

Duanmu Qin was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. She held the Fourth Prince's hand tightly and said, "Thank you, Fourth Prince. I believe you will do it. Let's work hard together for our future and for our happiness."

The fourth prince smiled and nodded, his eyes firm and gentle, as if conveying endless strength to Duanmu Qin. At this moment, their hearts were closely connected, facing unknown challenges and difficulties together.

The Fourth Prince politely addressed Blood Shadow and Dark Moon Fairy, "Please take a seat, both of you! I apologize for any offense I may have caused you."

After Blood Shadow and Dark Moon Fairy sat down, the Fourth Prince actually poured tea for them personally.

The Fourth Prince said with some envy, "Actually, I've been envious of my second brother ever since I was little! He has a mother who's the most favored of the harem, and a maternal uncle and an aunt who command a large army! And now he has heroes like you and the Princess of Youli to help him! It can be said that he's the one who's most capable of competing with the Crown Prince!"

Upon hearing this, Dark Moon Fairy laughed and said, "But wouldn't he be framed by the Crown Prince just as well? And you don't have to be too envious. After all, you're much luckier than the Third Prince. At least the princess you're marrying truly loves you, unlike the Third Prince who was used and deceived by Princess Yuewu."

The Fourth Prince had a happy smile on his face: "That's right! Princess Duanmu and I are truly in love! But how can we convince father to let General Luo help us?" There was a hint of worry in his eyes.

Xueying said solemnly, "The alliance between Dazhao and Beiliu is limited to the Duanmu Imperial Family! Once Beiliu is no longer ruled by the Duanmu Imperial Family, and if the new emperor is a warmongerer, wars will frequently break out on the border between the two countries! This is a situation that Emperor Wen absolutely does not want to see!"

The Fourth Prince nodded slightly, expressing his understanding. "It's too late tonight! After tomorrow's morning court session, I will immediately go to my father to explain the situation."

Xueying nodded in agreement and reminded, "This matter must be handled as soon as possible. The Emperor and Crown Prince of Beiliu are running out of time! You should get married as soon as possible and go to Beiliu, so that Princess Duanmu can still have a chance to accompany your father and brother!"

Hearing this, Duanmu Qin couldn't help but shed tears. She bowed deeply to Blood Shadow and Dark Moon Enchantress with tears of gratitude: "Thank you two heroes for the news you brought. Duanmu Qin will remember it in her heart! If you need our help in the future, please feel free to speak up!" Her voice was full of sincere emotion.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the clouds, illuminating the entire capital. Inside the imperial palace, the courtiers were engaged in a lively discussion. The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, listening to their reports.

After the morning court session, the Fourth Prince and Duanmu Qin went to the Imperial Study together. They walked with firm steps and serious expressions, as if they had something important to report to the Emperor.

Arriving in front of the Imperial Study, the Fourth Prince stopped and said to Eunuch Gao beside him, "Eunuch Gao, please tell the Emperor that Princess Duanmu and I have an urgent matter to discuss with him!"

Eunuch Gao frowned and replied with difficulty, "Your Highness, His Majesty has ordered that I not see anyone today, and I cannot disobey!"

The Fourth Prince was anxious, but he remained calm. He leaned close to Eunuch Gao's ear and whispered a few words. Upon hearing this, Eunuch Gao's face suddenly changed, and a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.

Eunuch Gao calmed himself down, then nodded hurriedly and said, "Fourth Prince, please wait a moment. I will go and report to His Majesty!" After that, he turned around and walked quickly into the imperial study.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the Fourth Prince and Duanmu Qin stood outside the door, waiting anxiously. Finally, Eunuch Gao came out of the imperial study, a look of nervousness on his face.

Eunuch Gao lowered his voice and said, "His Majesty lets you in!" Hearing this, the Fourth Prince and Duanmu Qin looked at each other, breathed a sigh of relief, and then stepped into the imperial study.