The crowd formed a large open space, and the two shirtless men stood in the center.

The molten iron, scalding hot, flew into the air upon impact, sparks bursting forth in a dazzling display.

Each burst of sparks from the molten iron drew gasps and exclamations of amazement from the crowd.

This is the most beautiful scene at night.

Gu Jiangli and the emperor stood on the outermost edge, yet they did not miss a single dazzling spark.

She joined the people in applauding and cheering, praising the beautiful scene.

The emperor later told her that many years ago, these iron-making craftsmen would also come to the palace to perform, but he couldn't stand the fire in recent years, so these craftsmen no longer came to the palace.

Gu Jiangli gradually understood the emperor's intention.

He now shared with her all the interesting things he had seen in the palace.

Afterwards, the emperor led her to the city gate, where they looked down at the scenery inside the imperial city.

In the darkness of night, every household lit up bright lanterns.

Behind every lantern is a warm and loving family.

The streets were bustling with people, creating a lively atmosphere.

This was the first time Gu Jiangli had visited the imperial city from this angle.

Compared to the cold and boring palace, the area outside the palace is indeed more lively and vibrant.

If the emperor were not the ruler of a country, but just a child from an ordinary family, he could experience many interesting aspects of life outside the palace and find peace of mind in this vibrant and lively place.

But he was born into royalty, which is why he experienced the pain of separation that most people could hardly bear.

She looked at the emperor, and couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

The emperor also turned his head to look at her, and seeing the sadness in her eyes, he said:

"Don't worry about me anymore. I'm not afraid of fire anymore, and I won't be unable to breathe when I see flames. You don't need to be sad about this anymore."

Upon hearing his words, Gu Jiangli immediately suppressed her feelings of pity for him.

"It is the best possible thing that His Majesty has recovered to this extent."

"Yes. Because of what happened back then, I always think of fire as something extremely terrifying. It can destroy houses that have stood for hundreds of years and take away people's lives in an instant. Whenever I see the flickering flames, I can't help but think of the people whose lives were taken by the fire."

“But things are different now. Whether it’s the bamboo leaf boats and iron fireworks of today, or the myriad lights of the world, flames are not only frightening, but also warm and beautiful. I shouldn’t be afraid of them, and I have no reason to be afraid of them.”

Gu Jiangli exhaled a breath of stale air, all the unpleasantness in his chest vanishing after hearing the emperor's words.

The emperor had already figured it out.

He will never suffer from the traumatic experiences of his childhood again.

He has moved on; he has completely let go.

She also fully understood the emperor's intention in bringing her to see these beautiful sights.

"Your Majesty, to be honest, I was initially worried that you brought me here to avoid making me worry, but now I am truly relieved. Your illness will surely be cured soon."

"Yes, I will definitely try to live a few more years."

"As long as Your Majesty has the will, it will definitely work."

The emperor promised her that he would never again mention what would happen after his death, and that he would never consider himself someone who could die at any moment.

Gu Jiangli also believed in the medical skills of Doctor Wu and Physician Lü. They both said that as long as the emperor had no more mental block, it would not be difficult to prolong his life. Now that the most difficult step had been taken, the emperor would definitely become the first person in the Chu family to live past the age of thirty-five.

As night fell, the two did not linger outside the palace any longer.

After returning to Jinghe Palace, Gu Jiangli washed up first.

Inside the bath, Lotus suddenly came in and handed her a note.

Gu Jiangli immediately realized upon receiving it that this was the wish she had written on the bamboo leaf boat earlier that day.

She opened it with great interest, but at first glance she noticed something was wrong.

Her handwriting wasn't this good; this was clearly not hers.

Upon closer reading, it reads:

May Gu Jiangli live a peaceful and safe life, and enjoy happiness and good health.

This was written by the emperor.

Gu Jiangli couldn't help but smile.

After calming herself down, she asked Lotus to bring her a box and carefully put the note away.

Since it was the emperor's wish, she would naturally try her best to fulfill it.

She will be healthy and happy for the rest of her life.

On the other side.

The emperor had just taken off his outer robe when a piece of paper fell out of his clothes.

He squatted down to pick it up, and when he opened it, a frown appeared on his face.

It says on it:

"May Your Majesty heal your heart ailment, travel through mountains and rivers, and see all the beauty of the world."

The emperor tightened his grip on the note, pinching the slight creases. Realizing this, he immediately loosened his grip and smoothed the creases out with his thumb.

His face was filled with a gentle smile. He then carefully folded the note again, walked to the square table, and put it into the box.

Then, he said to Liu Feng, who was standing beside him:

"Liu Feng, you did this on purpose, didn't you?"

Liu Feng looked up, blinked, and asked with an innocent and confused expression, "Your Majesty, what do you mean by 'intentional'?"

The emperor shook his head, not continuing the topic, and instead said:

"Go to the Imperial Household Department to collect the ginseng and cordyceps that were recently sent to the palace. Your parents are getting old, so take some tonics for them."

Liu Feng was overjoyed. "Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty."

The emperor's gaze softened, and a feeling of warmth welled up within him.

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After that day, the emperor's health improved even more.

His complexion became rosy, and his heart ailment never recurred.

It is evident that the treatments provided by Dr. Wu and Physician Lü were very effective.

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