In the days that followed, Xu Yuehuai began secretly investigating Chu Guangbai's every move. She often sneaked into Chu Guangbai's study late at night, searching for possible clues. Each time she acted, she was extremely cautious, fearing that she would be discovered by Chu Guangbai's spies.

One night, Xu Yuehuai sneaked into Chu Guangbai's study again. She found the study brightly lit, and Chu Guangbai was having a private conversation with several officials. She hid outside the window, listening intently.

"Lord Chu, how is our plan progressing?" an official asked.

Chu Guangbai smiled slightly and said, "Everything is under my control. Give me some more time, and I will be able to completely control the court."

Xu Yuehuai was shocked; she hadn't expected Chu Guangbai's ambition to be so great. She decided to investigate further and find conclusive evidence.

However, just as she was about to leave, the study door suddenly opened, and Chu Guangbai came out. He saw Xu Yuehuai hiding outside the window, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"How dare you eavesdrop on our conversation!" Chu Guangbai roared angrily.

Xu Yuehuai's heart tightened; she knew she had been discovered. She swiftly drew her longsword and engaged Chu Guangbai in fierce combat. However, Chu Guangbai's martial arts were superior, and Xu Yuehuai quickly found herself at a disadvantage.

Just as she was about to be defeated, a figure suddenly descended from the sky and landed beside her.

It's Bai Yu!

She had fought with Bai Yu before, and although he was wearing a mask now, she still recognized him from his martial arts style.

Bai Yu, wielding a long sword, engaged in a fierce battle with Chu Guangbai.

Xu Yuehuai took the opportunity to retreat to the side, panting as she watched the battle unfold before her. Bai Yu's swordsmanship was incredibly sharp, each strike aimed directly at Chu Guangbai's vital points.

However, Chu Guangbai was no ordinary person either. He skillfully dodged Bai Yu's attacks while looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

After a fierce battle, Chu Guangbai finally found an opening and thrust his sword at Bai Yu.

Upon seeing this, Xu Yuehuai was startled. She rushed forward without hesitation and blocked Chu Guangbai's long sword.

"Pfft!" Xu Yuehuai spat out a mouthful of blood. She felt as if her body had been struck by a heavy hammer, and she collapsed helplessly to the ground.

Seeing this, Bai Yu's eyes flashed with anger. He swung his sword at Chu Guangbai, forcing him back. Then, he picked up Xu Yuehuai and quickly left the scene.

Back at the palace, Bai Yu placed Xu Yuehuai on the bed and began to treat her injuries. Looking at Xu Yuehuai's pale face, he was filled with worry and anger.

"Shen Yiyi, you must hold on!" Bai Yu said in a low voice.

Xu Yuehuai slightly opened her eyes and saw Bai Yu's anxious expression. A warm feeling welled up in her heart; she knew that she already owed Bai Yu too many favors.

"Your Majesty, thank you for saving me," Xu Yuehuai said weakly.

"Stop talking about this, you need to rest now," Bai Yu said.

Xu Yuehua nodded and closed her eyes. She knew she had to recover as soon as possible in order to continue investigating Chu Guangbai's conspiracy.

In the days that followed, after each court session, Bai Yu would flutter his wings and eagerly fly to Xu Yuehuai's palace, like a weary bird returning to its nest. He was no longer the aloof and inviolable king, but a man full of tenderness and concern.

He personally supervised the imperial physicians in preparing medicine for Xu Yuehuai, and every drop of the medicine embodied his care and expectations. He meticulously took care of her daily life, personally handling everything from selecting ingredients to cooking, fearing the slightest oversight.

Every night, he would sit by the bed, gazing at Xu Yuehuai's pale and haggard face, his heart filled with endless worry and reluctance.

Under his meticulous care, Xu Yuehuai's health gradually recovered.

One morning, as the first rays of sunlight streamed through the delicate window lattice and gently fell on her face, she was finally able to sit up.

She gave Bai Yu a weak smile, a smile as delicate as a newly blossoming flower, faint yet full of life. She said softly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, my injuries have healed considerably."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yu gently grasped her hand, his eyes filled with tenderness and doting affection.

He said, "Don't say so much. Do you think I don't know your situation? You just need to rest and recuperate. I will take care of everything else for you." His voice was deep and firm, like a mountain sheltering Xu Yuehuai from the wind and rain.

A resolute glint flashed in Xu Yuehuai's eyes; she knew full well that Bai Yu's protection was not a long-term solution.

In order to restore peace to the court, she must expose Chu Guangbai's true colors.

With Bai Yu's assistance, she began to secretly plot her plan. Using her wisdom and strategy, she cleverly gathered evidence of Chu Guangbai's crimes and managed to expose it to the public.

Chu Guangbai did not stop there. Like a cunning fox, he kept a close eye on Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu's movements. He sent out wave after wave of assassins in an attempt to kill Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu.

However, Bai Yu skillfully thwarted each assassination attempt. Like a nimble cheetah, he remained constantly vigilant of the surrounding dangers, protecting Xu Yuehuai's safety.

As Xu Yuehuai's health gradually recovered, her plan also matured. She decided to exploit Chu Guangbai's weaknesses and defeat him in one fell swoop. She knew that only by completely eliminating this threat could the court restore its former peace.

Meanwhile, Chu Guangbai was secretly intensifying his plans, preparing to launch a fatal attack on Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu. He dispatched more assassins and even colluded with foreign enemies, attempting to overthrow the Dongsang Kingdom's regime in one fell swoop. However, his conspiracy had already been seen through by Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu.

Finally, on a dark and windy night, a great battle broke out. Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu led their loyal soldiers in a fierce battle against Chu Guangbai and his henchmen.

Flames soared into the sky on the battlefield, and the sounds of battle shook the heavens. The two sides fought back and forth, and the battle was extremely fierce.

Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu took the lead and fought bravely against the enemy. Their heroic actions inspired the soldiers to fight even harder.

The battle was fierce, like a violent storm. On this battlefield engulfed in flames, Generals Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu, like towering mountains standing in the eye of the storm, displayed extraordinary courage and wisdom.

They cleverly used the terrain to set traps, repeatedly thwarting Chu Guangbai's attacks.

Bai Yu was invincible, wielding his longsword and leading his soldiers in charges into battle. Every swing of his sword was like a thunderbolt, chilling the enemy to the bone.

Xu Yuehuai, on the other hand, excelled in strategy. She planned and executed attacks from afar, exploiting the enemy's weaknesses to launch surprise attacks, catching Chu Guangbai and his followers off guard and forcing them into a series of defeats.

After a long and fierce battle, the soldiers, like tigers descending the mountain, swept through the enemy lines and utterly defeated Chu Guangbai's main force.

Chu Guangbai fled in panic amidst the chaos, but was eventually captured by Bai Yu's pursuers.

"Chu Guangbai, don't think I don't know what you've been doing these past few days. Today, you have no way to escape!" Bai Yu's longsword was pointed at Chu Guangbai's heart.