Gu Qianluo's heart skipped a beat. What a coincidence! A Prince Qi had ruined her plans.

Now, the King of Qi has rebelled, an hour earlier than the time agreed upon with Chen Jinheng.

If she cannot escape in time, she will surely perish in this palace turmoil.

In a short while, another series of flaming targets came shooting in all directions.

The ministers in the palace panicked and scattered in all directions.

"Luo'er, be careful!"

As Gu Qianluo watched the cold arrows fly towards her brow, she lightly touched the ground, about to roll over and dodge, when a strong body stood in front of her, shielding her from dozens of arrows.

Gu Qianlu's gaze froze, and her body slowly slumped to one side under Li Zhiyan's protection.

"Pfft~" A mouthful of blood spurted from Li Zhiyan's mouth, staining Gu Qianluo's fair cheeks red.

Gu Qianlu's gaze darkened. She put her arm around Li Zhiyan's arm and walked towards a secret room not far away.

Upon seeing the emperor wounded by an arrow, the Imperial Guards inside the palace seemed to erupt in immense rage and charged towards the city gates.

"Kill them! Capture Prince Qi alive! Avenge the Emperor!"

She carefully straightened the severely injured Li Zhiyan's body, so that his head could rest against her shoulder.

"Li Zhiyan, why did you shield me from the arrow?"

Upon hearing this, a cold smile crept across his lips, and with trembling hands, he wiped the blood and grime from Gu Qianluo's face.

"Luo'er, whether in the past life or this life, I love you dearly."

I'm sorry, I made you suffer in my past life!

Thankfully, you weren't hurt.

Fortunately, you and I missed each other in this life.

Otherwise, I might have to hurt you again.

Gu Qianlu's gaze darkened as she noticed Li Zhiyan's breathing becoming heavier and his eyes growing pale and lifeless. She took out a few hemostatic pills from her sleeve and fed them to him.

"Li Zhiyan, all of that is in the past. You lost a lot of blood, rest and don't talk."

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Li Zhiyan's eyes. He gave her a deep look and asked in a bitter voice,

"Luo'er, can you forgive me now?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qianlu felt a surge of heat rise in her throat.

Looking at Li Zhiyan's increasingly pale face, a complex mix of emotions welled up within her, and she said in a hoarse voice,

"Li Zhiyan, if you die..."

I will never forgive you! Just hold on a little longer!

"I'll come back to rescue you after I've dealt with things outside."

"Enough! Don't go! I am a dying man now, stay with me."

This is my will. I had long intended to pass the throne to Chen Jinheng.

"At that time, you will still be the Empress of the Great Yue Kingdom! He will definitely treat you well. In this respect, I cannot compare to him."

Gu Qianluo narrowed her eyes slightly, took the imperial edict, and asked softly, "You knew all along that Prince Qi would rebel today?"

"The Prince of Qi has long coveted my throne. Even if he doesn't act today, he will one day do so."

For the sake of the country and its people, I have already written my will.

Chen Jinheng's true identity was actually the second son of the founding emperor.

Because Empress Taizu was banished to the cold palace, he was sent to be raised by the family of the Marquis of Zhongyong.

"Hehe, actually, I should call him Imperial Uncle."

Li Zhiyan's voice grew weaker and weaker, and her body grew colder and colder.

"Li Zhiyan, rest assured, I will definitely deliver your will to Chen Jinheng."

"Luo'er, I'm leaving now. If there is an afterlife, I hope to meet you again!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Zhiyan leaned softly against Gu Qianluo and closed her deep eyes forever.

Seeing this, a trace of sadness flashed in Gu Qianluo's eyes. She raised her hand to close his eyes and murmured,

"Li Zhiyan! I thought I could end your life today."

In this way, our grudges will be wiped clean!

But now you're dying for me... Alas...

I hope we never meet again in our next life.

After saying that, Gu Qianluo carefully carried Li Zhiyan to a secluded spot and hid her there.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, he heard a rapid clatter of metal boots behind him, "Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Startled, she drew a dagger from her sleeve, about to turn and stab the person behind her.

Suddenly, I was pulled into a warm embrace, and a deep, magnetic voice came from my forehead.

"Luo'er, it's me! I'm back!"

Gu Qianluo's brow twitched slightly. She slowly raised her head to look at the person who had spoken, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Waaah! Chen Jinheng! You're finally back!"

“Fool, how can I tolerate someone taking my wife?”

As soon as I received the news that you were imprisoned in Kunning Palace, I rushed back.

Where is Li Zhiyan? I'm going to kill him!

Upon hearing this, Gu Qianlu frowned and pointed to someone not far away.

"You're too late! He's already gone."

"You did this? Well done!"

"No, he shielded me from an arrow and lost too much blood..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng's eyes narrowed slightly. He raised his hand to stroke her self-reproachful cheek and gently comforted her.

"Don't overthink it. This is his choice, his fate."

"Um."

"Do you know that the King of Qi has rebelled?"

"Of course! When I stormed in just now, I easily wiped out his henchmen and generals as well."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo's eyes lit up with an admiring smile, "It has to be you again! Chen Jinheng!"

Looking at her smiling face, Chen Jinheng was so engrossed that he reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

For the past ten years, he has been steadfastly guarding the border, waiting for the day he could see her smile again, and now that dream has finally come true.

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