After returning to the side courtyard, Qi Guze sat wearily in a chair, his brows furrowed.
Xu Yuehuai noticed his unusual behavior and hurriedly stepped forward to ask, "What did His Highness Baiyu want to talk to you about?"
Qi Guze looked up at Xu Yuehuai and said with a solemn expression, "He hopes that our Great Zhou Kingdom and the Dongsang Kingdom will strengthen their cooperative relationship and then jointly send troops to help the Wuling Kingdom quell its internal strife."
Xu Yuehuai was taken aback upon hearing this. After a moment of thought, she asked, "It seems he wants a share of the pie in Wuling Kingdom. However, he has been silent for many years. Why is he suddenly so decisive this time?"
Qi Guze sighed and said, "Perhaps the blow from Bei Ye has cast a shadow on him, and he doesn't want Dongsang Kingdom to become a place of devastation."
Xu Yuehua nodded, understanding that only strength held sway. In this chaotic world, wars and conflicts frequently erupted between nations vying for resources and territory.
To gain a foothold in this world, one must possess sufficient strength and wisdom.
Qi Guze looked at Xu Yuehuai and suddenly asked, "Do you think we should grant Prince Bai Yu's request?"
Xu Yuehuai remained silent for a moment, realizing that this was a very thorny issue.
If the Great Zhou Kingdom and the Eastern Sang Kingdom do not agree to Bai Yu's request, then the Wuling Kingdom may fall into an even more chaotic situation, and may even trigger a larger war.
However, if they agree, they will face more threats and may even trigger a greater disaster.
Seeing that Xu Yuehuai remained silent, Qi Guze continued, "Actually, I have the same concern. After all, our country's current strength is not yet sufficient to contend with the other three countries. However, if we do not ally with Dongsang, it may contact the other two countries, and then our Great Zhou will also be threatened."
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath and said, "I understand what you mean. But we can't only consider our own interests; we also have to consider the feelings of other countries. If we help Bai Yu quell the internal strife in Wuling Kingdom, we will lose Wuling Kingdom's trust and friendship. And such a loss may be greater than the immediate benefits."
Qi Guze nodded, understanding that Xu Yuehuai was right. In this world, the relationships between countries are complex and delicate; making the wrong decision could lead to unpredictable consequences.
The two remained silent, each pondering the best choice. They both knew this choice would be difficult and require immense effort.
Xu Yuehuai broke the silence and said, "I think we should first discuss this with the wise people in the country and see what good suggestions and opinions they have. After all, we can't make decisions based solely on our own ideas; we also need to consider the interests of the country and the well-being of the people."
Qi Guze nodded in agreement and said, "You're right. I will arrange a meeting as soon as possible to invite insightful people from across the country to discuss this matter."
The two chatted for a while longer before resting. Qi Guze lay on the bed, his heart still unsettled.
He knew this decision was extremely important to the Great Zhou Kingdom, and he also knew the weight of the responsibility on his shoulders. He had to think carefully and act cautiously to make the best choice.
The next day, Qi Guze told Bai Yu's guards that he was leaving Dongsang Kingdom with his men.
Upon learning of this, Bai Yu immediately rushed over to see him off.
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai stood side by side, with guards protecting them.
Bai Yu looked at Qi Guze, her eyes filled with a hint of reluctance and doubt, "Are you really planning to go back so soon?"
Qi Guze nodded slightly, his face expressionless. "Yes, we can't stay any longer now."
Bai Yu was silent for a moment, seemingly thinking about something, then said, "Okay, remember to tell me your final decision when you get back."
Qi Guze nodded without saying anything more, and then left the palace with Xu Yuehuai and the others.
Bai Yu and the Ghost Doctor stood there, watching them leave.
The Ghost Doctor frowned slightly as he watched Qi Guze's retreating figure. "I wonder if they'll be in danger after they die?"
Bai Yu did not answer, but silently looked into the distance, his eyes flashing with some indescribable emotions.
He knew that Qi Guze was a very opinionated person, and once he made a decision, it was difficult to change it. This time, his decision was to leave Dongsang Kingdom and return to Da Zhou Kingdom as soon as possible.
Qi Guze led Xu Yuehuai and the others northward, traversing dense forests and treacherous mountains, and finally arrived at the border of the Great Zhou Kingdom several days later.
"Finally back." Xu Yuehuai looked at the familiar surroundings with emotion, feeling a little excited.
Qi Guze remained calm, his eyes revealing a hint of determination. "Yes, you're finally back."
Xu Yuehuai and his group successfully passed through the border checkpoints and entered the territory of the Great Zhou Kingdom.
As they stepped onto the land of the Great Yan Kingdom, a gentle breeze blew by, carrying the faint scent of grass and earth. Sunlight shone through the clouds, bathing them in warmth and comfort.
However, this pleasant atmosphere was shattered by a group of unexpected figures.
Xu Yuehuai looked closely and saw that it was Xia Sen, the little princess, Jiang Shichen, Zhou Wan, Tie Xiong, Lu Mu, Chu Guangbai, and others. They were standing on one side of the road, their faces bearing complicated expressions.
Most importantly, emerging from the crowd was Qi Ziang, that little baby. His face carried a hint of stubbornness, and his eyes revealed an innate intelligence and shrewdness.
When Xu Yuehuai saw her son, a strong emotion welled up inside her. She immediately got off the carriage and rushed forward to hug Qi Ziang.
"Zi'ang! I never expected to see you so soon!" Xu Yuehuai's eyes reddened slightly, and her voice trembled a little.
Qi Ziang looked at his mother, a bright smile spreading across his face. "Mother, I miss you so much."
At this moment, Qi Guze also came over and hugged the mother and son, saying, "The family is finally reunited."
Looking at the family reunion, Xia Sen was filled with emotion. "The journey has been full of twists and turns, but thankfully the ending is beautiful."
The little princess nodded, "Yes, we've all grown a lot after going through so much."
Jiang Shichen said with a serious expression, "Wuling Kingdom is currently going through a turbulent period. Fortunately, we discovered the anomaly in advance and managed to get away early."
Zhou Wan looked at everyone tenderly, holding her child in her arms, with Tie Xiong standing beside her, embracing her.
She said, "Thanks to everyone's help and support along the way, we have been able to get to where we are today and come back alive together."
"No matter what, we are a family, and we will face everything in the future together."
"Yes!" Everyone around agreed.
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