Deep within the magnificent palace, a quiet yet tense contest is slowly unfolding.
Xu Yuehuai, the woman in magnificent court attire, stood out from the crowd like a crane among chickens. Her eyes were firm and profound, as if they could see through all hidden secrets.
"Shen Yiyi, what are you doing?" The voice of a high-ranking official broke the silence. His brows were furrowed, and his face was full of dissatisfaction and doubt. "Do you want to plunge the entire palace into chaos?"
Xu Yuehuai smiled slightly, a smile that revealed unwavering resilience and determination. Her eyes shone brightly: "I am simply pursuing the truth, searching for evidence of Bai Shu's crimes. I firmly believe that the power of justice will prevail over all."
Another minister coldly interjected, "Don't you know that the King doesn't want this matter to escalate further? He will absolutely not allow you to go looking for Bai Shu's things." His eyes were full of disdain and contempt.
However, Xu Yuehuai did not back down; her voice became even more firm and powerful: "I know what the King is thinking, but I believe even more in the power of justice. I will use my abilities to overcome these obstacles and challenges one by one."
Her eyes revealed confidence and determination: "No matter how many hardships lie ahead, I will not give up."
"You may be unwilling to pursue justice, but I will continue down this path!"
As she spoke, Xu Yuehuai turned and walked into the depths of the palace, leaving a group of people looking at each other in bewilderment.
In the deep, inky darkness of the night, Xu Yuehuai embarked on her secret journey. She wore a long robe as dark as the night itself, seemingly blending into the boundless darkness, with only her eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky, gleaming with a sharp and bright light.
Like a nimble cat, she moved swiftly and cautiously through the palace corridors, each step light and deliberate, as if afraid to disturb a slumbering beast. She explored every corner, searching for evidence of Bai Shu's crimes, like a courageous explorer seeking treasure in the unknown darkness.
Whenever she encounters a problem, her brows furrow slightly as she falls into deep thought, as if every wrinkle carries her determination and perseverance.
As night fell and the palace lights dimmed, Xu Yuehuai would wander alone among them. The moonlight, like water, quietly shone on her face, reflecting her firm and determined expression.
She looked up at the bright moon, as if confiding her innermost thoughts to it. A fierce flame burned in her eyes, illuminating not only her path but also her heart, ensuring she would never lose her way in the darkness.
"Bang bang bang!"
"Swish, swish, swish!"
That night, the wind howled and the rain poured down, as if all the power of heaven and earth had gathered at that moment to devour everything.
The palace windows rattled violently in the gale, creaking and groaning as if they might shatter at any moment.
All of this foreshadows an upcoming scenario filled with danger and the unknown.
Xu Yuehuai stood by the window, her eyes firm and bright, as if she could see through the raging storm and into the distance.
Her gaze was fixed on the window, where a dark figure was faintly visible in the wind and rain.
Xu Yuehuai's heart raced. She knew that this figure was the clue she had been searching for, and at this moment, that person was secretly communicating with a mysterious person.
She approached the window cautiously, trying not to make a sound. With trembling hands, she gently pushed the window open.
A gust of cold wind mixed with torrential rain rushed towards her, but she paid no attention to it; all her attention was focused on the mysterious man.
She held her breath, listening intently to the conversation between the man and the mysterious figure. Their voices were low and indistinct, but they were as clear as yesterday to Xu Yuehuai. She heard about Bai Shu's previous conspiracy; he planned to overthrow the Dongsang Dynasty and plunge the entire country into chaos.
A surge of joy welled up in Xu Yuehuai's heart. She knew that she had finally found evidence of Bai Shu's crimes!
Then, after the mysterious person left, Xu Yuehuai secretly followed him to a corner.
Deep within the palace, the night was as dark as ink, and the clouds hung low, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.
Inside the palace walls, amidst the dim lights, Xu Yuehuai's figure quietly appeared in a secluded palace garden.
Her sharp gaze pierced through the hazy night, landing on the majestic palace opposite.
“Come out, I know you’ve been following me,” the little eunuch said.
"I didn't expect your hearing to be so good that you could tell I was following you." Xu Yuehuai stopped hiding and stepped out from the shadows.
"Ha, I didn't expect it to be you again, Shen Yiyi. You've ruined all our plans, you deserve to die!" A sharp voice broke the silence of the night, and a figure darted out from the shadows of the palace—it was a young eunuch.
He held a soft sword, his face contorted with rage, his eyes flashing with venomous resentment.
Xu Yuehuai sneered, and instead of retreating, she advanced to meet her. Her movements were nimble, like a nimble swallow darting through the night.
"Go to hell! You scourge!"
Upon seeing this, the young eunuch immediately swung his sword and thrust it forward; the sword flashed and pierced the night sky.
"Hmph! Damn it, it was you who should have done it!"
Xu Yuehuai dodged the sword with a swift movement, and at the same time, she drew a sharp dagger to counter it.
The two engaged in a fierce battle under the cover of night. The clash of swords and daggers mingled together, crisp yet piercing.
Their figures moved swiftly through the palace gardens, like two ghostly presences.
Xu Yuehuai's expression was calm and resolute, her eyes gleaming with wisdom, and each attack struck the little eunuch's weakness precisely.
Although the young eunuch was agile, he seemed somewhat outmatched by Xu Yuehuai. His face grew increasingly pale, and a flicker of panic flashed in his eyes. However, he showed no sign of giving up and continued to resist stubbornly!
"Shen Yiyi, I will not let you get away with this!"
"Boom!"
Just then, the sky suddenly changed color. Dark clouds gathered, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and a torrential rain was imminent. The wind howled, whipping up dust and fallen leaves from the ground.
The fight between Xu Yuehuai and the young eunuch was thus affected. Their movements became sluggish, and their vision became blurred.
However, Xu Yuehuai did not back down. She gripped the dagger tightly, her eyes gleaming with determination. She knew this was her only chance to escape her predicament. So, she took a deep breath, and with all her might, lunged at the young eunuch!
"Ha, you ant, you're utterly courting death!"
"Go to hell!"
Upon seeing this, the young eunuch immediately swung his sword in retaliation.
"Boom—!"
However, at that moment, a bolt of lightning ripped through the night sky, illuminating the entire palace garden.
"Whoosh—!"
In that instant, Xu Yuehuai's dagger pierced the little eunuch's chest.
"How...how could this happen?"
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