At this moment, Hua Yuan had lost control of his emotions, and he was seen holding his head tightly with both hands.

Then, he slowly buried his head between his knees, his whole body trembling uncontrollably with extreme grief. Tears streamed down his face like a burst dam, each drop falling to the ground and instantly transforming into countless shattered heart-wrenching marks.

Then, Yu Xin stretched out her soft, jade-like hand and gently patted Hua Yuan's back, as if a warm spring breeze was blowing, trying to soothe his restless heart.

Gradually, Hua Yuan's emotions seemed to stabilize. He slowly raised his head, and his eyes, which had been wet with tears, had regained some clarity.

He quickly wiped away the remaining tear stains from the corners of his eyes with his sleeve, then forced a slightly bitter smile and said softly, "Miss Yuxin, I'm so sorry to have you see me in such a disheveled state."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xin also smiled gently and comforted him, "It's alright, Ninth Prince, don't worry about it."

"In this life, who can be without some troubles and worries? Everyone has their own unique destiny, and perhaps it is all predestined."

"Just as some people spend their entire lives struggling to make ends meet; others lose their parents at a young age and can only rely on the charity of their neighbors to survive, experiencing the coldness and sarcasm of the world."

"However, compared to others, you were born into an imperial family and have enjoyed abundant resources, top-notch education, and preferential treatment that are difficult for others to match since childhood. You are already much luckier than most people!"

Hua Yuan listened quietly to Yu Xin's words, and his heart was filled with ripples.

He nodded slightly in agreement, then said firmly, "Miss Yuxin is absolutely right. I know this is my destiny. After witnessing my mother's tragic suicide, I wept bitterly, but that was only once. From that moment on, I secretly vowed that I would never shed a single tear again in this life!"

At this point, Hua Yuan's eyes became even more resolute, as if burning with a raging fire.

"From now on, I will definitely use my own strength to change this predetermined fate. I firmly believe that 'my destiny is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven'!"

As this resounding vow was uttered, a faint golden light seemed to suddenly flash around Hua Yuan, enveloping his entire body and making him look like an immortal radiating divine light, so dazzling that no one dared to look directly at him.

This is actually complete human imperial aura!

Yu Xin stared wide-eyed at the dazzling golden light emanating from Hua Yuan, her heart filled with turmoil. She thought to herself, "Since the Ancestor of Humanity, no one has possessed such complete Human Emperor Qi... Could it be...!"

Thinking of this, Yu Xin's eyes became even more profound.

At this moment, she gazed at Hua Yuan and solemnly asked, "Ninth Prince, do you wish to become the new king of the Great Hua, or even to unify the entire continent?"

Upon hearing this, Hua Yuan's previously dull eyes instantly blazed with fervent light, and he eagerly replied, "I am currently powerless and without influence. Does Miss Yu Xin have a solution?"

Yu Xin smiled slightly and replied confidently, "You don't need to worry about these issues. Just tell me your true thoughts. As long as you sincerely desire to reach a high position, I have ways to help you achieve your goal."

Faced with Yu Xin's unwavering attitude, Hua Yuan couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked, "Then why is Miss Yu Xin going to such lengths to help me?"

Yu Xin slowly raised her head, looked deeply at Hua Yuan, and softly uttered four words: "To settle the cause and effect."

However, Hua Yuan was clearly still not quite sure what the answer was, and asked again with a puzzled look: "To settle the cause and effect?"

That's right.

Yu Xin nodded slightly, then said softly, "It's getting late, Ninth Prince, you should go back and rest soon."

Her gaze fell calmly on the Ninth Prince, her tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

“Then…why don’t you let me see you off?” Hua Yuan quickly stood up and looked at Yu Xin earnestly. His eyes revealed a hint of expectation, as if he really wanted to spend a little more time with Yu Xin.

However, Yu Xin simply shook her head and politely declined with a smile, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Ninth Prince, but I do have important matters to attend to and cannot trouble Your Highness to see me off. I hope you will return to your residence to rest first. But please rest assured, someone will contact you later."

After saying that, she bowed slightly to Hua Yuan to express her apology.

Seeing that Yu Xin was so determined to ask him to leave, Hua Yuan's face showed a hint of disappointment that was hard to detect, but he quickly returned to normal.

He slowly straightened up, bowed to Yu Xin, and then turned and walked down the mountain. The moonlight shone on his tall figure, casting a long shadow that made him appear somewhat lonely.

After Hua Yuan had walked away, Yu Xin gently parted her lips and calmly instructed the empty air around her: "Go and inform the people below that they must do everything in their power to help the Ninth Prince ascend the throne."

As soon as he finished speaking, a deep and respectful reply suddenly broke the silence: "Yes!"

Meanwhile, in the Second Prince's residence in the capital of Dahua, in a brightly lit room, the Second Prince sat at the head of the table, discussing matters with three white-haired elders before him.

Beside the second prince stood a burly middle-aged man, exuding a rich spiritual aura. He wore a long black robe, had a stern face, and piercing eyes, radiating a powerful presence.

He was Yang Guang, a guest advisor in the Second Prince's residence, a powerful expert whose strength reached the seventh level of the Saint rank.

At this moment, the second prince spoke with a solemn expression: "Gentlemen, Father's condition is critical, and it is said that my elder brother is already impatient and has begun to take action. We must prepare countermeasures in advance and must not be careless."

Then another elderly man with gray hair and a weathered face slowly spoke up: "The eldest prince has fought for the country on the battlefield for many years, risking his life in battle. His prestige in the army is as high as the sun! Now, the Huang family, the Du family, and the Zheng family have all surrendered to the eldest prince." As he spoke, he sighed softly, his face full of worry.

Then, the old man who claimed to be from the Bai family chimed in, "Indeed, the combined military strength of our Bai family, along with your Cheng and Qin families, is still less than that of the First Prince. The current situation is extremely unfavorable for us!"

After saying that, he frowned and fell into deep thought.