Xu Yuehuai didn't say anything more. She silently walked to the bedside, sat down, and lay down to rest.

Bai Yu watched her lie down, then tiptoed to the floor to spread out the bedding before lying down himself.

As night fell, moonlight streamed through the window, adding a touch of softness to the quiet night.

Xu Yuehuai lay in bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time. She turned her head and looked at Bai Yu lying on the floor, a strange emotion welling up in her heart.

Bai Yu closed his eyes, his breathing even and deep. His face appeared exceptionally soft in the moonlight, devoid of its usual sharpness and coldness.

Xu Yuehuai looked at him, a ripple of emotion stirring within her. She suddenly realized that she seemed to have developed different feelings for this man.

That feeling was different from love, yet it gave her a strange feeling all along.

It seems that ever since Bai Yu saved her in Dongsang Kingdom, she has been acting out of control.

What exactly is going on?

She sighed softly, turned her head to the other side, and tried to suppress the emotion.

However, her heart was filled with contradictions and struggles.

She knew she shouldn't have such feelings for Bai Yu, because their relationship was only temporary and based on mutual benefit.

However, her heart was uncontrollably drawn to Bai Yu.

She remembered Bai Yu's care and concern for her, and the efforts he made to protect her. These memories flowed gently through her heart like a warm current.

The moonlight, like water, filled the entire room. Xu Yuehuai lay on the bed, her heart a mixture of ice and fire; she didn't know how to deal with that sudden, strange emotion.

She didn't know how to handle her relationship with Bai Yu!

Bai Yu lay on the floor, seemingly in complete control. His eyes were closed, but his mind was perfectly clear.

He knew Xu Yuehuai's feelings for him, and he also knew his own feelings for her.

However, he made no comment, but simply watched over her silently and kept her company through the long night.

As they waited day after day, Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu drifted aimlessly like duckweed.

The corners of the palace became their space for contemplating countermeasures, and every ray of moonlight seemed to carry their hopes and anxieties.

Bai Yu, the valiant king who once fought valiantly on the battlefields of Dongsang Kingdom, was now deep in thought, his brows furrowed, as if searching for the key to break the deadlock.

One night, the moonlight was as clear as water, and dappled shadows of trees were cast on the windows of the palace.

Xu Yuehuai sat alone at the table, her heart filled with confusion and bewilderment.

"Bang bang bang!"

Suddenly, a soft knock on the door broke the silence of the night. Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately looked towards the door, alert.

A palace maid quietly entered, her figure appearing exceptionally slender in the moonlight.

The palace maid looked around to make sure no one else was there before gently placing a letter on Xu Yuehuai's desk.

Xu Yuehuai was puzzled, wondering who this palace maid was and why she was being sent a letter.

She carefully opened the letter, which read: "Meet me in the back garden tomorrow at noon. I have important matters to discuss."

Xu Yuehuai's heart stirred; she felt this might be an opportunity. She decided to follow the instructions in the letter and go to the back garden to meet the mysterious messenger.

The next day at noon, sunlight shone on the back garden of the Underworld Moon Kingdom, creating a peaceful and serene scene.

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Xu Yuehuai secretly arrived at the location. She looked around and saw a woman dressed as a palace maid standing under a tree, seemingly waiting for her arrival.

As Xu Yuehuai approached, she was surprised to find that the woman was actually Xiao Liu, the palace maid she had seen with Bei Xuan before!

"Xiao Liu? What are you doing here?" Xu Yuehuai asked in surprise.

Xiao Liu smiled slightly and said, "I was sent by Her Majesty the Empress to protect you in secret."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She hadn't expected that in this unfamiliar country, someone would be willing to secretly protect her. This deepened her gratitude towards Bei Xuan.

“Her Majesty the Queen knows you might be in danger here, so she sent me to protect you,” Xiaoliu continued. “I have already reported your situation to Her Majesty the Queen, and she is trying to find a way to help you.”

Xu Yuehuai felt a surge of excitement. She knew that with Bei Xuan's help, they finally had hope of escaping their predicament.

In the days that followed, Xiao Liu became Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu's capable assistant in the palace.

She not only helped them evade assassination attempts by the enemies of Dongsang, but also provided them with a great deal of useful information and advice.

With Xiaoliu's help, Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu gradually settled down.

As time went by, Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu gradually found their place in the Mingyue Kingdom's court. With their intelligence and perseverance, they gradually earned the trust and respect of some people.

Among these people were palace maids and eunuchs, as well as important officials in the court, all of whom secretly provided help and support to Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu.

However, they also knew that to truly change the current situation in Dongsang Kingdom, they needed the support of Beixuan and Xiasen. Therefore, they secretly began searching for these two important figures, hoping to meet with them and discuss countermeasures.

Finally, after a long period of investigation and searching, Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu learned that Bei Xuan and Xia Sen were about to return to the palace.

They were thrilled and immediately began making preparations for their meeting.

When Bei Xuan and Xia Sen finally appeared in the palace hall, Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu went to greet them. They saw two familiar faces and were filled with emotion and excitement.

"Sister, it's great to see you again." Xia Sen stepped forward and tightly grasped Xu Yuehuai's hand.

Bei Xuan smiled and looked at them, saying, "Yes, sister, it's been a long time."

Xu Yuehuai's eyes reddened slightly as she said, "Yes, it's been a long time. During this time, we have experienced so many hardships and difficulties. However, we have never given up hope and have been looking for opportunities to send messages to the people of Dongsang Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, Bei Xuan and Xia Sen wore solemn expressions. They were well aware of the predicament and crisis facing the Eastern Sang Kingdom, and understood the heavy responsibility that Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu bore.

“Sister, don’t worry, we will do our best to help you,” Bei Xuan said. “We will try to send a message to Dong Sang Kingdom and seek support from other countries.”

Xia Sen nodded and said, "That's right, we will definitely take action as soon as possible to help Dongsang Kingdom overcome its difficulties."

Xu Yuehuai and Bai Yu were filled with gratitude and hope after hearing this. They knew that with the support and help of Bei Xuan and Xia Sen, they finally had the strength to overcome their difficulties.