Chapter 84 The Final Battle: "Immortal Lord, I cannot live without you."

“Xiao Zhuyue,” Yao Ruyi said coldly.

Xiao Zhuyue smiled elegantly. He had been dressing up as a scholar for over twenty years, and no one looked more like one than him.

Even the old emperor of Xiao Kingdom was kept in the dark by him. The old emperor always thought that his second prince was a calm and studious person who loved to study the classics. He believed that the two would get along well after the eldest prince returned to the palace.

He fantasized that a princely title would be enough to appease Xiao Zhuyue.

If Xiao Zhuyue knew what the old emperor was thinking, she would laugh her head off. Her father, who ascended the throne among nearly ten princes, must be the chosen one by heaven. Otherwise, given his appearance, he would have been killed by others without anyone noticing long ago.

Xiao Zhuyue turned his head away from Yao Ruyi's hateful and indifferent gaze. He smiled and poured a cup of tea for her, just as naturally as the two of them had been together in the teahouse the previous two times. "Ruyi, try the tea I just brewed."

After saying that, Xiao Zhuyue untied the ropes from Yao Ruyi's hands, but only on one side; the remaining ropes and chains were still wrapped around Yao Ruyi's body.

It was tightly bound to his wrists and ankles; if you looked closely, you could see that the area below was already rubbed red.

There are faint signs of bleeding.

Yao Ruyi happened to be thirsty. He didn't care whether it was poisoned or not, since he wouldn't be poisoned anyway, so he took it and drank it all in one gulp.

"Good! Hahahaha," Xiao Zhuyue laughed loudly, like a madman, before finally stopping after a while. "Ruyi is still the same as before, we really haven't grown apart."

"I thought Ruyi wouldn't talk to me anymore after so long, but I didn't expect you still consider me a friend." Xiao Zhuyue waved his fan and slowly sat down on the mahogany chair next to him. His eyes were filled with wistfulness as he recalled their first meeting in Jiangzhou City.

Yao Ruyi didn't hear a word. He frowned as he tried to recall why he had fainted.

Two days into the war, Gu Huizhou showed no signs of waking up, and his worries grew deeper, not only because of Gu Huizhou, but also because of the war.

The battle raged for two days and two nights, and the soldiers didn't even have time to drink a sip of rice porridge.

He then climbed the city wall to observe the battle, but as soon as he stepped onto the last step, he felt a sudden gust of wind behind him, and instantly a hand chop to the back of his neck. A sharp pain surged through his heart, and when he woke up again, it was now.

Yao Ruyi's heart sank.

Xiao Zhuyue's men are in the camp!

"As one wishes?"

"As one wishes."

Xiao Zhuyue's voice grew colder and colder, reflecting his dissatisfaction with Yao Ruyi's neglect of him.

Yao Ruyi looked at Xiao Zhuyue coldly. He was now extremely thin, and the madness and greed in his eyes almost overwhelmed him. Even if he changed into a scholar's robes, no one would think that he was a scholar who was about to take the imperial examination.

Yao Ruyi asked coldly, "What are you going to do?"

Xiao Zhuyue was taken aback, then smiled.

"Since Ruyi is so straightforward, I won't beat around the bush with you." Xiao Zhuyue stood up and pointed to the calligraphy and paintings hanging in the tent. "Ruyi, take a look, what do you think of my calligraphy?"

"When we first met, I thought Ruyi's calligraphy was beautiful, but I haven't let Ruyi see mine yet." He waved his fan lightly twice. "Within the Xiao Kingdom, my calligraphy is priceless. Now I'm giving it all to you, how about it?"

"Give it to him?" Yao Ruyi remained expressionless and silent.

A deathly silence filled the tent. Xiao Zhuyue squatted down, staring intently at Yao Ruyi's hand resting on the bed. Her wrist was red and swollen, as if it was about to bleed. He said softly, "I've heard that Ruyi is a reincarnation of a deity, capable of reviving the dead and healing the wounded."

“No wonder you can become one of Gu Huizhou’s people,” the man suddenly leaned closer. He whispered in Yao Ruyi’s ear. Yao Ruyi tried to pull back but his wrist was held down. The sharp pain in his wrist made him frown. Then he heard Xiao Zhuyue say, “You are the one who healed Han Jiqing’s injury. If you can help me heal the soldiers in the army, I will make you a general in the future.”

He paused after speaking, then added, "It wouldn't be unreasonable for me to become a minister in the court and assist me after I ascend the throne."

"I have great faith in Ruyi's knowledge."

His pupils constricted, his heart pounded, and Yao Ruyi forced himself to calm down. He lowered his eyes and looked sharp. "Has His Highness the Crown Prince been deceived by villains? There is no way to bring the dead back to life and heal the bones."

He kept wondering to himself, who was that person? How could they even know about this?

Seeing that the man wouldn't admit it, Xiao Zhuyue frowned but quickly composed himself. "Of course I'm confident that I've come to find you. Why don't you meet some acquaintances?"

acquaintance?

"Heh, come in."

Xiao Zhuyue smiled faintly, his eyes fixed on Yao Ruyi, as if trying to take in every expression on his face.

The heavy sound of the tent curtain being drawn came from behind Xiao Zhuyue. Yao Ruyi recognized the footsteps very well. He almost forgot to breathe and glanced coldly at the person who came.

fourteen.

Yao Ruyi had seen those familiar eyes and brows countless times, but he never expected that the two of them would meet under such circumstances!

How could it be fourteen...?

"Tsk," Xiao Zhuyue said disappointedly, "Ruyi, you should yell at him and question him about why he betrayed you. If it weren't for him, you wouldn't be here now."

Yao Ruyi's chest heaved beneath his clothes. He never imagined that the Fourteenth Prince would betray Gu Huizhou. He couldn't help but wonder when the Fourteenth Prince had betrayed them and how much news had reached Xiao Kingdom from the palace!

For the months leading up to the war between the two countries, he and the Fourteenth Prince stayed in the palace!

"you--"

Yao Ruyi's eyes reddened; he didn't know how to ask. The man opposite him also dared not meet Yao Ruyi's gaze. His fourteen fists clenched, veins bulging on the back of his hands. His throat moved slightly, his face contorted in pain. "Thump—"

With one knee striking the ground, Fourteenth choked back tears, "Nineteenth, I have no face to face His Majesty anymore. When you return to the palace, could you speak on my behalf..."

Fourteen paused here, unsure how to continue, and gave a wry smile, "Never mind."

Yao Ruyi gritted her teeth, "Is there a reason for this?"

Xiao Zhuyue looked at the two of them in pain and suddenly laughed. "Yes, that's how it should be." He stepped forward and stood between the two of them. "Let me tell you, in the capital of Yun Kingdom, this warrior of the Shadows was no match for Xiao Han and was poisoned by me."

"It's a matter of hardship."

"In order to live a little longer, he agreed to cooperate with me."

Xiao Zhuyue was still holding that folding fan, fanning herself in a dashing manner, "On the day of your autumn hunt, that idiot Baili Wenhan couldn't even find someone to drug me properly, and I almost got caught by you. Luckily, there was Fourteen, which is why Gu Huizhou's search was fruitless."

"And then, right now."

"How so?" Xiao Zhuyue suddenly leaned closer. "He didn't do anything to wrong Gu Huizhou."

Fourteen's eyes held a boundless hatred. If he hadn't been so careless back then, how could he be in this state now! If he—

He was wrong. He should confess to His Majesty! His Majesty would always find a cure for him, instead of him becoming a rebel like this. Fourteenth Prince wanted nothing more than to strangle Xiao Zhuyue, but he couldn't bring himself to do it...

He's a coward! All he knows is regret! He's still afraid of not getting the antidote!

So far, he has only done two things for Xiao Zhuyue, but this is only because Xiao Zhuyue is afraid that his identity will be exposed. He has kept himself until now so that he can bring Shijiu to Xiao Kingdom...

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty! I'm sorry to you too, Nineteen, I..." Fourteen couldn't continue. He suddenly raised his hand and punched himself. Instantly, blood from his nose and the corner of his mouth dripped onto the ground.

"Hmm—"

Seeing the fourteenth prince's conflicted emotions, Yao Ruyi turned his head coldly and said, "Xiao Zhuyue, you're dreaming!"

The coldness in Yao Ruyi's eyes was like a sharp sword piercing Xiao Zhuyue's face. The refined demeanor he had maintained since their meeting instantly crumbled. He gritted his teeth, stood up, and threatened, "Ruyi, you should know that we are in the Xiao Kingdom's camp now. I can kill you at any time!"

He then changed the subject, saying, "But how could I bear to part with you? You are my dearest friend."

"Closest friend?" Yao Ruyi replied indifferently, "I don't deserve that title!"

"He's such an eyesore!" Xiao Zhuyue shouted, "Guards, take him away and lock him up!"

Fourteen was taken away by Xiao Zhuyue's men, leaving only the two of them in the tent. Xiao Zhuyue sighed, "You prefer men? What do you think of me?"

"Although I cannot promise you the position of Empress after I ascend the throne, you can still stay by my side. You see, even Gu Huizhou cannot protect you."

Yao Ruyi suddenly paused, realizing why Gu Huizhou had made him practice swordsmanship and kill people. Gu Huizhou had always been protecting him and wanted him to be able to protect himself. "Xiao Zhuyue."

Xiao Zhuyue thought Yao Ruyi was about to agree and looked over with a smile.

"You're dreaming!"

"Crack—" The fragments scattered everywhere.

Xiao Zhuyue slammed the teacup to the ground. He said coldly, "Then I'll wait and see how long you can hold out!"

Xiao Zhuyue bound Yao Ruyi's wrists again, then strode out, lifting the curtain to reveal Yao Ruyi's voice to Xiao Han outside the tent: "Let him heal your wounds. If he refuses, whip him."

"yes."

Lying on the bed, rummaging through his robes, Yao Ruyi's face darkened. "Damn it." He didn't have Gu Huizhou's blood on him, and he could feel that his magical power was almost gone. If he used his magical power to transform at this moment, he might not be able to transform back into human form.

How will Gu Huizhou find him?

Xiao Han lifted the curtain and walked in this way, carrying a long whip in his hand.

Yao Ruyi said coldly, "Stop talking nonsense and just start serving."

"Smack—"

The long whip struck the flesh, instantly tearing it open.

The Yun Kingdom's main camp.

Thirteen's dark circles deepened. He rushed to the commander's tent with a letter from the Xiao Kingdom in his hand. "Your Majesty! A message from the Xiao Kingdom."

Gu Huizhou had just returned from the army. He reached out and took the letter. He paused when he saw the red flower pattern in the lower right corner of the letter, then unfolded the letter.

The provisions have been secretly transported to Guyue City.

We must bypass the three cities to avoid being discovered by Xiao Zhuyue's men. Please forgive us, Your Majesty. Yunyun has learned of her father's absurd actions. She does not beg Your Majesty to spare his life, but only requests that Your Majesty entrust her with the two infants still in swaddling clothes. Yunyun is willing to serve Your Majesty for the rest of her life.

[Li Yunyun.]

"Send men to Qianyan City to receive supplies. After we've eaten and drunk our fill, we'll continue the siege tonight."

"We have provisions!" Thirteen's lips curled into a slight smile. "Yes!"

Gu Huizhou gazed in the direction of Xiao Kingdom. On the table beside him lay a porcelain vase and Frost Moon. His eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched around his sword hilt, and his voice was low and menacing, "Yao Ruyi..."

Tonight, he will take Xiao Zhuyue's head!

The murderous intent in the man's eyes spread wildly. Gu Huizhou walked to the table, picked up a pen and ink and wrote one word after another on the paper. After he came to his senses, he realized that he had written more than ten pages of "Ruyi" (meaning "as you wish").

He couldn't help but sneer, "Immortal Lord, I can't live without you."

Night fell in the blink of an eye. Gu Huizhou drank the medicine that the army doctor had just brought in one gulp. The soldiers in the camp had a rare full meal. The man's bloodshot eyes stared intently at the city across the way through the darkness.

A cold wind blew in the moonlight.

Gu Huizhou led tens of thousands of soldiers on horseback out of the city gate. The commander's banner with the character "Yun" was unfurled in the night. Han Jiqing also had a solemn expression. This was their last battle against the Xiao Kingdom!

"Soldiers, today, we will fight the Xiao Kingdom to the death!"

"A fight to the death!"

"kill--"

"kill--"

The roars and shouts of tens of thousands of people shook the heavens and the earth. The firelight illuminated the battlefield, and the howling wind could not pierce the blood of the tens of thousands of people. The warriors of Yun Kingdom, having eaten their fill, charged towards the camp of Xiao Kingdom with all their might.

A black horse charged ahead, its silver sword already drawn, its deep-set eyes fixed on one direction. Gu Huizhou tightened the reins, "Giddy up!"

My dear Yao Ruyi, I'm here to take you home.