Xu Yuehuai looked at Qi Hanlin, her heart filled with mixed emotions. This young man, though so young, was about to shoulder the heavy responsibility of a nation.
She knew she couldn't leave at this time, but she also knew her mission was more important. She gritted her teeth and silently vowed: I will definitely come back.
Qi Guze patted Qi Hanlin on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Hanlin, you must remember. You are the emperor, and you must think of the people. You must let them live a good life, instead of exploiting them for your own selfish desires."
Qi Hanlin nodded and said firmly, "Uncle, rest assured. I will keep your teachings in mind and work for the benefit of the people."
Xu Yuehuai looked at Qi Hanlin with great satisfaction. She knew this child would definitely become a good emperor.
So she turned around and said to Qi Guze, "Aze, let's go."
Qi Guze nodded and took Xu Yuehuai's hand as they left the palace.
They knew their mission was still heavy; they had to find Bai Yu as soon as possible to relieve the pressure on Dongsang Kingdom.
Qi Hanlin stood at the palace gate, watching Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze leave.
He knew he had a long way to go. But he also knew he wasn't alone. He had the support and encouragement of his uncle and sister-in-law. He would definitely persevere.
But now that he has become emperor, he can no longer easily leave the palace. Qi Hanlin felt a mix of emotions.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, leading a group of guards, arrived outside the capital. They were about to embark on a new journey to accomplish a momentous task.
However, just as they were about to set off, the Duke and Duchess of Zhenguo suddenly appeared.
The Duke and Duchess of Zhenguo looked anxious, as if they sensed something bad was about to happen. They got off the carriage and hurried to Xu Yuehuai's side, their faces filled with worry.
"Yuehuai, where are you going again?" The Duke of Zhenguo's tone revealed a hint of reluctance and concern.
Looking at his adoptive parents, Xu Yuehuai felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He knew that they had always treated him like their own daughter, placing boundless hopes and love in him.
"Father and mother, we have something very important to do. We'll bring Zi'ang back then." Xu Yuehuai's tone was firm yet gentle. She didn't want them to worry, but she couldn't abandon her mission either.
The Duke and Duchess of Zhenguo exchanged a glance, knowing that Xu Yuehuai's decision was not easily changed. They gave him some advice, hoping he would act carefully and return safely.
At the moment of parting, Xu Yuehuai felt an indescribable emotion welling up inside her. She knew she was about to leave this familiar land, and the love and protection of her adoptive parents.
Seeing Xu Yuehuai's dejected expression, Qi Guze understood his feelings. He gently patted Xu Yuehuai's shoulder and comforted him, "Yuehuai, we will definitely come back."
Xu Yuehua nodded; he knew Qi Guze was right. They had an important mission to fulfill and couldn't abandon it because of personal feelings.
She rallied her spirits and, together with Qi Guze, led the guards on a new journey.
The carriage of the Duke and Duchess Zhenguo gradually disappeared into the distance, their figures appearing particularly lonely and forlorn in the setting sun. They watched Xu Yuehuai and his entourage's carriage until it vanished from sight, their hearts filled with reluctance and worry.
"We don't know when they'll return." The Duchess of Zhenguo's eyes reddened slightly; she was deeply saddened by Xu Yuehuai's departure. "We can only wish them a safe and successful journey."
The Duke of Zhenguo's tone carried a hint of helplessness and emotion.
They knew Xu Yuehuai's decision was right, but they still couldn't bear to see her leave the Great Zhou Kingdom.
As she left the capital, Xu Yuehuai felt an overwhelming heaviness in her heart. She glanced back at the receding city and silently bid farewell to this familiar place.
She knew that the road ahead would be full of thorns, but she had no other way out.
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai's convoy slowly drove into the border city of the Great Zhou Kingdom. The once bustling streets were now deathly silent, and the air was filled with a heavy smell of blood.
Their guards scanned their surroundings warily, and soldiers would occasionally bend down to pick up weapons from the ground, their expressions tense.
"Aze, how could this happen?" Xu Yuehuai's voice trembled slightly as she frowned, looking at the corpses lying haphazardly in the street. "Were all these people murdered?"
Qi Guze pursed his lips, his gaze deep.
He nodded, his voice low: "It seems so. We need to find out the situation quickly." They continued deeper into the city, the guards gripping their weapons tighter and tighter, their expressions growing increasingly tense.
Suddenly, a piercing cry shattered the silence, and a woman in tattered clothes rushed out of a house, her face covered in tears and her eyes glazed over.
"Please, please save us!" The woman knelt down in front of Xu Yuehuai with a thud. "Those people, they killed my family, and now they control the whole city!"
Xu Yuehuai's heart sank. She knelt down and gently held the woman's shoulders: "Don't be afraid, we'll help you. Tell me, who are those people?"
The woman took a deep breath, her voice choked with emotion: "They are from the Eastern Sang Kingdom! They have clashed with the Great Zhou Kingdom, occupied this city, and begun a large-scale massacre!"
At that moment, a war horn suddenly sounded in the distance.
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai exchanged a glance, realizing that this was no coincidence. They immediately led their guards to the city wall to investigate.
A cool breeze was blowing on the city wall.
When they looked into the distance, what they saw shocked them.
Bai Yu and the Ghost Doctor stood in front of the army of the Eastern Sang Kingdom, facing the people of the Great Zhou Kingdom. The two sides were locked in a standoff.
Xu Yuehuai's face was filled with anxiety and helplessness. "What's going on? Why are the people of the Great Zhou Kingdom clashing with the Eastern Sang Kingdom?"
She bit her lip, her eyes filled with confusion and worry.
"how so……"
Qi Guze frowned deeply. "We must find a solution to this problem as soon as possible."
However, at this moment, a general from the Eastern Sang Kingdom suddenly launched an attack, and the sound of war drums shook the heavens.
The people of the Great Zhou Kingdom fought back fiercely under the leadership of Bai Yu and the Ghost Doctor, but the situation was extremely unfavorable for them.
Qi Guze looked resolutely at the battlefield: "We must support them! Yuehuai, you stay here to command the guards and protect the people. I'll take a group of men to support the people of the Great Zhou Kingdom!"
Xu Yuehua nodded: "Be careful." She held Qi Guze's hand tightly, "You must come back safely."
Qi Guze smiled slightly: "I will."
After saying that, he turned around and led his guards to rush towards the battlefield.
On the city walls, the sounds of war drums and shouts of battle mingled together.
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