He clearly remembered that the last time Yu Qianqian left the palace was the ninety-eighth time they had parted ways since they met more than ten years ago. Every time, he watched helplessly as she walked away from him and disappeared completely.

Even though he knew that she would be just like the previous ninety-seven times, never willing to look back at him, and never willing to apologize to him, he still wanted to wait for her to come back. Every time, he kept telling himself in his heart that if he waited a little longer, maybe she would come back.

But every time, he was the one chasing after her as always, and he had to do everything he could to beg and fawn over her in order to persuade Yu Qianqian to turn back. He thought that he would get used to everything, but he later realized that without Yu Qianqian, life was worse than death.

So, he frantically searched the entire city overnight. Finally, he learned from the madam of Xingyue Tower that she might have met with misfortune in Ziyan Kingdom. He followed a clue and rushed here on horseback. Now he finally found her, but seeing her so disheveled in front of him, he was so powerless to help her.

Just as he was deep in thought, the scene before him forced him to snap back to reality. He saw two men lift Yu Qianqian up like a chick, and at the same time raise a crescent blade and slash at her!

Upon witnessing this scene, Mu Beichen's expression changed drastically. In a mixture of fear and shock, he suddenly roared at the other party: "Stop! She is just a useless weak woman. It is pointless for you to harm her. Release her, and I am willing to exchange my life for hers."

Mu Beichen spoke these words very quickly, his short and hurried tone filled with panic and helplessness. He didn't pause for even a moment, afraid that if he hesitated, Yu Qianqian would disappear from his sight immediately.

As soon as the words were spoken, the surroundings suddenly fell silent. Su Yu, Yu Qianqian, the enemy generals and their subordinates, and many others present were all stunned.

They originally only wanted to use Yu Qianqian to unsettle him and then take the opportunity to turn the tide. They never expected that he would be willing to give up his life for a woman. No normal person would be foolish enough to make such a choice, let alone a king who reigns supreme.

At this moment, Yu Qianqian's face darkened, and she finally turned her gaze to Mu Beichen, staring intently at the man in front of her with tears in his eyes, yet still exuding extraordinary charm. Her heart trembled slightly.

Yu Qianqian suddenly felt that she had a lot to say to him, but her mouth was stuffed with a rag, and she shook her head and nodded frantically at Mu Beichen, unable to utter a single word.

Yu Qianqian's unusual behavior left the onlookers bewildered. They couldn't understand what this woman was trying to say at all. However, Mu Beichen understood. He knew that his little Qian'er didn't want him to take risks or hurt himself for her sake.

Mu Beichen stared ahead, involuntarily taking a few steps closer to the jungle. He stopped only when he saw the Southern Kingdom soldiers holding their swords to Yu Qianqian's neck, and looked at her more closely. His eyes were redder than blood.

Since losing his birth mother at the age of ten, Mu Beichen's heart has died. From then on, he developed the habit of not showing his emotions. But only at this moment, when he looked at Yu Qianqian, tears welled up in his eyes like broken pearls, and he cried in front of everyone without any attempt to hide it.