The world around them seemed to stand still, with only the sounds of their heartbeats and breaths mingling together, creating a warm and touching scene. At this moment, they seemed isolated from the world, with only each other's presence and warmth.
After an unknown amount of time, Xu Yuehuai slowly opened her eyes. Looking at Qi Guze's loving and gentle face, a warm feeling welled up inside her. She gently took Qi Guze's hand and looked at him gratefully, saying, "Thank you, Aze. It's so good to have you by my side."
Qi Guze smiled slightly and gently squeezed Xu Yuehuai's hand: "Ayue, you are the most important person in my life. I will use all my strength to protect you and our home."
"I will help you achieve everything you want."
"If you desire peace and tranquility, I will give everything to make it happen!"
Because he was still somewhat afraid that if the world became chaotic, his Ah Yue would not want to stay.
If one day he wakes up and can no longer find her, he would rather perish with the world.
But as long as she is alive, he will love what she loves, protect what she protects, and bring all that is beautiful to her, making her happy and comfortable.
Keeping her and protecting her is the only thing he wants to do for the rest of his life.
Xu Yuehuai listened to Qi Guze's words, her eyes sparkling with happiness. She knew she wasn't alone. With Qi Guze by her side, they would face all difficulties and challenges together.
She believes that with their joint efforts, the four countries will regain peace and tranquility.
The night was deep, yet Xu Yuehuai felt neither cold nor lonely in Qi Guze's arms. On the contrary, she felt incredibly warm and safe. She knew that she would sleep peacefully in Qi Guze's embrace that night and greet the new day.
As time went on, they continued their search for clues, and although the process was arduous, they never gave up.
The palace was somewhat different from usual that day. As always, Xu Yuehuai carried a bowl of carefully prepared medicinal food toward Bai Yu's study.
However, she was surprised to see a group of people dressed in foreign attire emerge from the imperial study, their faces bearing mysterious smiles. Xu Yuehuai was startled, but she immediately lowered her head to conceal her astonishment and continued walking.
Upon entering the imperial study, Bai Yu sat upright at his desk, his gaze sharp and piercing. He looked up at Xu Yuehuai, a slight smile playing on his lips: "You've been quite well-behaved lately, without causing any trouble. Here's your antidote for this month." With that, he took a delicate little bottle from a drawer and handed it to Xu Yuehuai.
Xu Yuehuai accepted the antidote, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She knew that until the Ghost Doctor concocted the antidote, her life was in this man's hands, and each dose of the antidote represented her hope to continue living.
She bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty."
After leaving the Imperial Study, Xu Yuehuai returned to her room, her heart churning with turmoil. She sat on the edge of the bed, clutching the bottle of antidote tightly in her hand, her eyes deep and bewildered.
At that moment, a dark figure quietly emerged from the corner of the room; it was Qi Guze.
Seeing Xu Yuehuai's serious expression, he couldn't help but ask softly, "What's wrong? You look terrible."
Xu Yuehuai raised her head, her eyes gleaming with wisdom. She recounted in detail everything she had seen outside the Imperial Study to Qi Guze. The foreigners, their manners, their speech, and their close relationship with Bai Yu all made Xu Yuehuai uneasy.
Upon hearing this, Qi Guze frowned, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes: "Who exactly are these foreigners? What is their purpose in coming to the palace?" His words revealed a deep fear of the unknown.
Xu Yuehuai shook her head, indicating that she didn't know either. But she knew that there must be a huge secret hidden behind all of this, and that the two of them might be able to uncover it.
As night fell, the palace was brightly lit, as if it were daytime. A grand banquet was being prepared in a tense but orderly manner.
As a palace maid, Xu Yuehuai wore elegant clothes and stood respectfully beside the Empress Dowager, always keeping an eye on her movements.
Although Xu Yuehuai was of humble status in the palace, she was clever, quick-witted, and understanding, and was deeply loved by the Empress Dowager.
However, tonight's banquet felt somewhat unusual to her. These guests from foreign lands had become the center of attention.
They were dressed in colorful exotic costumes, chatting and laughing, and seemed to be very familiar with the white-feathered officials in the palace.
Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but look at them curiously, trying to find some clues from their conversation.
However, when she heard what they were saying, she was utterly shocked.
"Rising leisurely, her rosy cheeks are bathed in the warm breeze. Petals accompany tender willows, birdsong complements the croaking of frogs..."
"...The Yangtze River surges on, the Yellow Crane dances gracefully..."
These people actually used modern poetry when they were competing in composing verses!
Xu Yuehuai understood what this meant. These people—they were also time travelers! This discovery made her heart race and her thoughts race.
She couldn't help but recall her experience of traveling to this world, and the various differences between this world and the modern world.
At this point, the poetry competition at the banquet had reached its climax. Officials were offering poems one after another, praising the foreign guests.
The guests, not to be outdone, responded to the officials' praise with beautiful modern verses.
Emperor Baiyu watched this scene and couldn't help but admire the outstanding talent of these people.
As Xu Yuehuai watched, her mind grew increasingly confused. She didn't know what these transmigrators' purpose was in coming here, nor did she know what impact they would have on this world.
Her heart was filled with doubt and unease, but she also knew that she could not act rashly and had to remain calm and vigilant.
"A reward! A very generous reward!"
"Today has truly been an eye-opening experience for me!"
"You should all learn from them!"
At that moment, Emperor Baiyu announced that he would reward these foreign guests.
As Xu Yuehuai watched the people dressed in foreign attire step forward one by one to receive the emperor's rewards, she felt even more strongly that Bai Yu's relationship with these people was quite unusual.
Could Bai Yu also be one of the time travelers?
But why didn't he reveal any flaws before?
What makes it so special now?
As the banquet progressed, Xu Yuehuai's mood gradually calmed down. She knew she couldn't let these matters concerning time travelers affect her mood or work. She needed to remain calm and focused, doing her job well to avoid giving anyone any leverage against her.
After a long time, the grand banquet finally came to an end.
Xu Yuehuai watched the foreign guests leaving the banquet and took advantage of the chaos to chase after them.
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