Time flies, and everything passes by in a hurry.
He You slowly opened his eyes, waking up from his long coma. His eyes were empty and lifeless, as if he had lost all vitality.
He began to focus on governing the country, and under He You's leadership, the various forces in the Southern Kingdom were defeated one by one.
Today, the southern land is free from the strife and chaos of the past, presenting a thriving scene.
The streets were bustling with people, the market was filled with a dazzling array of goods, and the faces of the people were beaming with happiness.
In the fields, farmers work diligently, and combine harvesters shuttle through golden waves of wheat, creating a scene of joyful harvest.
The flames of war and the smoke of battle have gradually dissipated, and under He You's efforts, the southern land is gradually recovering its vitality.
Everything around seemed to be full of hope and the future, but unfortunately, no one ever saw He You's smile again.
As night fell and the city lights came on, He You remained seated at his desk, engrossed in processing the mountain of memorials to the throne.
It was late at night, a time when he should be resting, but he seemed to have no signs of fatigue, completely absorbed in his work, as if that would make him feel better.
At this moment, an elderly man gently entered the room, carrying a bowl of steaming food in his hands.
The eunuch carefully placed the food on the table and said softly, "Your Majesty, you've been busy all day. Please rest and have something to eat."
However, He You had no appetite. She only glanced at the bowl of food and then waved for her father-in-law to take it away.
Just as her father-in-law was about to obey, He You's eyes suddenly flashed, as if she had seen something familiar.
Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the food in front of him was remarkably similar to the red bean porridge that Nan Nan used to cook, just as he remembered.
In an instant, memories flooded his mind like a tide, and he couldn't help but reach out, slowly pick up the bowl, and examine it carefully.
Each plump red bean is crystal clear and exudes a faint fragrance.
He You gently blew away the steam from the surface of the porridge, then took a small sip. The porridge still tasted as mellow and sweet as ever, but at this moment, he tasted a different kind of bitterness.
The warm scene of sharing this bowl of red bean porridge with Nan Nan is still vivid in my mind, but now everything has changed, leaving only endless pain and despair.
Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew in from the window, and He You couldn't help but look up. He saw a bright moon hanging in the sky, casting its cool light.
"My lord, it's late, you should rest," the eunuch said softly again.
He You nodded slightly and put down his pen. He stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the bright moon.
"She's looking at the moon too..." He You murmured to himself, a hint of tenderness flashing in his dim eyes.
The slave looked at him silently, a complex emotion welling up inside him.
He knew that although his master appeared strong and calm on the surface, he still harbored an unresolved pain deep in his heart.
He You turned away from the window and returned to his resting chamber.
He lay on the couch, closed his eyes, and tried to fall asleep, but his thoughts surged like a tide, making it difficult for him to drift off.
He had lost count of how many sleepless nights he had endured.
Whenever he closed his eyes, Li Nannan's clear and familiar face would appear before him.
Her smile was so bright and charming, like a flower blooming in spring. When she pouted in anger, she was so cute and playful that you couldn't help but want to coax her.
Every smile, every gesture, every little detail about her was deeply imprinted in the deepest part of his heart.
These beautiful memories were like a sharp sword, relentlessly piercing his heart and causing him immense pain. Despite this, he could never erase her from his mind.
As time went by, his longing for her grew stronger and stronger, becoming an inseparable part of his life.
This feeling was like a slow poison, gradually eroding his soul and leaving him trapped in it, unable to extricate himself.
At this moment, he could only lie silently in the darkness, letting memories and pain intertwine and torment him...
In those busy moments, he seemed to be able to touch the pulse of life again and feel his own existence in this world.
Only through endless busyness could he temporarily forget the heartbreaking ending—his beloved Nan Nan had left him forever.
Today, the southern region is brimming with vitality and presents a scene of prosperity.
He thought to himself: If Nan Nan were still here, would she like this vibrant and hopeful life?
Overwhelmed by longing, he couldn't help but whisper in the darkness, "Nannan, I miss you so much..."
He knew that Nan Nan disliked killing and fighting, so he devoted all his efforts to creating this peaceful and prosperous world.
Here, there is no war, no displacement, the people live in peace and prosperity, and the weather is favorable.
All of this is a gift he wants to give to Nannan. Nannan, will you like this gift?
The night was eerily quiet, utterly silent, as if swallowed by endless darkness.
This darkness is like a giant black hole, swallowing up everything in the world, and also like an invisible net, encompassing all joys and sorrows.
Heh, heh, heh~
He You forced a laugh, a bitter and desperate smile appearing on his thin and bloodless face.
His eyes gradually turned bloodshot, and faint tears welled up in his eyes.
An indescribable pain surged into his heart like a tidal wave, as if it would tear his body to pieces.
Day after day, night after night, this torment never stopped for a moment.
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