That man truly remained devoted to her, just as he had said when they were young.

She was the only one in the harem.

Unfortunately, her health deteriorated.

The poison she received in her youth ultimately damaged her very being.

Even though she has been taking care of herself all these years.

Even if Shen Hechuan found countless famous doctors, he could not save her.

Twenty-six years later, she slowly closed her eyes.

By then, his hair had already turned gray.

In his final moments before leaving, he stood before her bed and saw her gaze directed his way.

Finally, I dared to approach her and took her hand for the first time.

She said, "Wenxi, all these years, I'm so grateful to you... for helping me."

"But, Seele... I'm worried about him. You... you must keep a close eye on him for me..."

Ye Wenxi nodded.

"Okay, don't worry, I will definitely support him and always protect him."

Gu Jingchun finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

“Over the years, you’ve had no one by your side. You must find someone to take care of you.”

"If I leave... there will be no one to protect you..."

"I... am... worried about... you too."

Upon hearing this, Ye Wenxi could no longer hold back and began to sob.

That day, Gu Jingchun left him forever.

Three days later, after handling her funeral arrangements, the man also followed her in death.

He continued to guard the court, her child, and the Great Cheng dynasty, never leaving his post until his death.

At the very last moment of his life, he held her bracelet in his hand and slowly closed his eyes.