In the deep palace, Wu Hanqing's eyes were firm and deep, and his voice echoed in the empty hall, every word filled with determination and resolve: "I just want to take back everything that belongs to me from you."
"The throne of the Mingyue Kingdom should have belonged to Bei Ye in the first place. Now that everything has been settled, you should take care of yourself." Xu Yuehuai stood aside, looking at Wu Hanqing, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
After she finished speaking, she turned to leave. But Wu Hanqing suddenly gave a look to the hidden guards in the shadows.
The guards suddenly rushed out from the shadows and surrounded Xu Yuehuai. Their swords flashed like stars in the night.
"Do you think you can stop me like this?" Xu Yuehuai looked coldly at Wu Hanqing, her eyes filled with disdain and mockery.
However, Wu Hanqing did not answer. He simply looked at Xu Yuehuai silently, a complex emotion welling up inside him. He felt a pang of reluctance; he knew that only this method could keep her by his side now.
Xu Yuehuai sneered as she brandished her sword and engaged in fierce combat with the guards. Her sword energy surged and was incredibly powerful.
However, the number of secret guards was simply too large, and Xu Yuehuai gradually felt overwhelmed.
Just as she was about to be wounded by the guard's sword, Wu Hanqing suddenly shouted, "Stop!"
The guards immediately stopped their attack, and Xu Yuehuai took the opportunity to leave.
The hall fell silent for a moment.
Wu Hanqing watched Xu Yuehuai's departing figure, his heart filled with bitterness, his eyes brimming with complex emotions and helplessness. An indescribable feeling welled up within him, a mixture of loss, regret, and despair.
After leaving the palace, Xu Yuehuai walked alone in the long corridor. Moonlight shone through the clouds, casting her lonely shadow on the ground. Her thoughts were as turbulent as the waves of the sea, unable to find peace.
She recalled her first days in the palace, those carefree days seeming like yesterday. But now, everything has changed, becoming so unfamiliar and cruel.
Tears welled in Xu Yuehuai's eyes, but she forced them back. She knew that in this palace filled with power struggles and self-interest, tears were the most useless thing.
She must be strong, for herself and for those who once cared for and loved her.
Wu Hanqing stood on the jade steps, watching Xu Yuehuai's departing figure gradually disappear into the night. His heart was filled with helplessness and regret.
He knew he had lost Xu Yuehuai, and he had lost his former self. He looked up at the high dome, his heart filled with confusion and emptiness.
At this moment, the palace of the Underworld Moon Kingdom seemed to have become an empty city, with only Wu Hanqing standing alone on the jade steps. He closed his eyes, letting the cold wind blow across his cheeks.
He knew that his battle had only just begun. He would reclaim everything that was rightfully his, no matter how many difficulties awaited him.
Xu Yuehuai slowly walked back into Bei Ye's palace. Her heart was heavy, for she knew that Bei Ye was still unconscious.
She took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. The atmosphere in the palace was somewhat oppressive, and Xu Yuehuai felt an invisible pressure.
She walked to Bei Ye's bedside, looking at his pale and peaceful face, and felt a pang of pain in her heart. "Bei Ye, you must pull through."
Xu Yuehuai prayed silently while sending someone to fetch the imperial physician. Soon, the physician arrived in haste.
He carefully examined Bei Ye, then said with a solemn expression, "Although the toxins in His Highness Bei Ye's body have been gradually cleared, his overall health has been damaged recently. I would appreciate your help in taking good care of him."
Xu Yuehuai's heart sank; she knew what this meant. But she had no other choice but to agree.
She had someone bring the medicine over and personally fed it to Bei Ye. The medicine was somewhat bitter, but Xu Yuehuai did not hesitate and fed it to Bei Ye spoonful by spoonful. As she watched his pale face gradually regain some color, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.
Just then, Bei Ye slowly opened his eyes. He saw Xu Yuehuai's figure, and a look of joy appeared on his face. "Sister Yue, you really didn't leave?"
Xu Yuehuai smiled gently, "Since I promised to help you, I will never go back on my word."
Bei Ye nodded, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes. He knew that he was able to wake up this time entirely because of Xu Yuehuai's care and help.
He secretly vowed to repay Xu Yuehuai's kindness in the future.
Time passed slowly, and Xu Yuehuai stayed by Bei Ye's side, taking care of him. Every day, she would personally brew medicinal herbs and feed them to Bei Ye. She would also wipe his sweat and feed him.
Although these things seemed trivial, Xu Yuehuai did them very seriously and carefully. She didn't want to be negligent in the slightest, because they were related to Bei Ye's recovery.
As time went by, Bei Ye's physical condition gradually improved. His complexion became rosier and his spirits improved as well.
Seeing this, Xu Yuehuai felt extremely gratified and satisfied. She knew that her efforts had not been in vain, and Bei Ye's health was slowly recovering.
One day, Bei Ye told Xu Yuehuai that his coronation ceremony would be held in three days, and he hoped that she could come and attend.
Upon hearing this news, a hint of surprise flashed in Xu Yuehuai's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She replied calmly, "I will definitely go."
Looking at Xu Yuehuai's expression, Bei Ye felt uneasy. He knew there was still something he hadn't told her: the Great Zhou Kingdom would also send people over in three days.
He was worried that Xu Yuehuai would still insist on going back to the Great Zhou Kingdom, so he hesitated whether to tell her.
Time flies, and the day of the coronation ceremony arrived in the blink of an eye. The capital of the Mingyue Kingdom was bustling with activity, as people dressed in their finest attire celebrated the new emperor's ascension to the throne.
Bei Ye walked up to the highest step under the watchful eyes of all the officials of the Dark Moon Kingdom.
He felt a little nervous, but mostly excited and expectant. He knew he had been waiting for this day for a long time.
Xu Yuehuai stood in the corner, her eyes fixed on Bei Ye. As she watched him walk up the steps, the tension in her heart gradually dissipated.
She suddenly noticed a familiar gaze in the crowd, and that person was staring intently at her. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was an envoy from the Great Zhou Kingdom. A sense of foreboding washed over her.
Bei Ye looked down at the steps, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew he had reached the pinnacle of his life, but all of this was for the sake of better protecting the people he loved.
He turned to look at Xu Yuehuai and found her staring at him, her eyes filled with love and trust. A warmth filled his heart, and his resolve strengthened.
Amidst the intense public attention, Bei Ye ascended the throne.
Thunderous applause erupted throughout the square.
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