At the same time, domestic public security was effectively maintained and managed, and people's lives gradually returned to normal.
Bai Yu would also personally inspect the border, understand the enemy situation, and formulate detailed defense plans.
Xu Yuehuai was responsible for deploying troops, strengthening military training and equipment, and ensuring that the army's combat effectiveness was improved.
Through their joint efforts, the defense capabilities of the Eastern Sang Kingdom were greatly enhanced, the border conflicts were gradually quelled, and the peace of the country was guaranteed.
In addition, Bai Yu and Xu Yuehuai began to frequently appear at various diplomatic occasions, establishing friendly relations with other countries and paving the way for the future development of Dongsang Kingdom.
Under their leadership, the Kingdom of Dongsang gradually became a highly respected and prominent nation, and its prosperity and strength attracted increasing attention and praise.
In every corner of Dongsang Kingdom, the heroic deeds and great contributions of Bai Yu and Xu Yuehuai are widely known.
Under the dreamlike moonlight, the royal palace's back garden was still filled with the fragrance of flowers, and butterflies and bees danced among the blossoms.
The blooming sea of flowers seemed to tell the legendary story of the Dongsang Kingdom, and Bai Yu and Xu Yuehuai's figures were forever left in this sea of flowers, becoming the most dazzling stars in the history of the Dongsang Kingdom.
As time went by, those malicious forces receded like the tide, and their conspiracies were exposed to the light of day.
Under the wise rule of Bai Yu and Xu Yuehuai, the Kingdom of Dongsang continues to shine with prosperity and peace.
As the sun sets, the golden bricks of the palace shimmer in the afterglow, as if telling the story of the glory and legend of this land.
However, beneath the calm surface, undercurrents were surging.
On this day, Xia Sen rushed into the palace, his face filled with solemnity and unease: "Sister, something terrible has happened. I have found your husband's whereabouts. They are hiding in that remote little ancient kingdom."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai's brows furrowed with doubt and confusion: "Aze? Why would he betray us and do such an unjust thing?"
Xia Sen shook his head and took a deep breath: "I don't know either, but we must act quickly to prevent the situation from worsening."
Xu Yuehuai stood up, a determined glint in her eyes: "Alright, I will personally go to the Little Ancient Kingdom to find Aze and uncover the truth behind all of this."
"What about Bai Yu?" Xia Sen asked worriedly.
Xu Yuehuai glanced back at the direction of the council hall, where Bai Yu handled state affairs: "I have made arrangements for Bai Yu, so there is no need to worry. I must handle this matter personally."
With that, Xu Yuehuai turned and left, followed by a squad of elite soldiers. Their figures gradually disappeared into the afterglow of the setting sun, leaving only their resolute backs and determined steps.
On the border of the small ancient kingdom, dense jungles concealed rugged mountain paths. Xu Yuehuai led his soldiers forward stealthily, their steps light and swift, careful not to alert the enemy. After a long trek, they finally arrived at Qi Guze's camp.
However, what they saw shocked them. The camp was deserted, with only tattered tents and scattered belongings remaining.
A sense of foreboding welled up in Xu Yuehuai's heart, and he quickly ordered a search of the entire camp.
In a corner of the camp, they found an abandoned tent. Xu Yuehuai entered the tent and saw it in disarray, with clothes and belongings scattered everywhere. He picked up a piece of clothing and discovered it was stained with blood. Xu Yuehuai's eyes instantly sharpened; he knew that the mystery was about to be revealed.
"Aze, where are you?" Xu Yuehuai murmured softly, his eyes shining with determination. He led his soldiers deeper into the heart of the small ancient kingdom, searching for Qi Guze's whereabouts.
They traversed dense forests and crossed treacherous mountains, enduring countless hardships, before finally finding Aze's hiding place in a remote valley.
However, when they appeared before Aze, they found him lying in a pool of blood, barely alive.
Xu Yuehuai rushed forward and helped Qi Guze up. He was pale and weak. His body was covered in wounds, clearly indicating that he had been in a fierce battle.
"Aze, how could you have become like this?" Xu Yuehuai's voice was filled with grief and confusion.
Qi Guze struggled to open his eyes, and a complex emotion flashed in them when he saw Xu Yuehuai. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but could only let out weak gasps.
Seeing this, Xu Yuehuai felt a pang of anxiety. She knew that Qi Guze definitely didn't really intend to kill her before.
She held Qi Guze's hand tightly and whispered, "Aze, no matter what happened, we are family. Tell me, who did this to you? And who ordered you to betray us?"
A struggle flashed in Qi Guze's eyes. He shook his head with difficulty, as if he had something to say but couldn't say it.
Xu Yuehuai was anxious. She knew that Qi Guze might be protecting someone or some force. However, she had to uncover the truth and eliminate the threat to the four kingdoms.
Xia Sen strode to Qi Guze's side, took out a crystal-clear medicine bottle from his waist, gently poured out a pill, and slowly fed it into Qi Guze's mouth.
The pill entered his mouth and transformed into a warm current, slowly flowing through Qi Guze's limbs and bones, and a faint blush gradually appeared on Qi Guze's pale face.
Xu Yuehuai stared at Xia Sen's skillful movements, and the worry in her heart dissipated slightly.
She stepped forward gently, took Qi Guze's cold hand in her hand, and said in a soft but firm voice, "Aze, don't worry, we will stay with you until you are fully recovered."
Qi Guze's eyes trembled slightly. He struggled to open his heavy eyelids, his gaze sweeping over Xu Yuehuai and Xia Sen's faces, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
However, he was unable to speak and fell into a deep sleep once again.
Xia Sen stood up gently, turned to Xu Yuehuai and said, "Sister, although Aze's injuries are serious, fortunately, they haven't damaged his core. I've given him healing pills. Next, he needs rest and recovery."
Xu Yuehua nodded, her eyes filled with determination. She knew that the most important thing right now was to let Qi Guze focus on recovering, and then ask him about the reasons in detail after he recovered.
However, just when they thought they could finally breathe a sigh of relief, a series of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the valley.
Xu Yuehuai and Xia Sen exchanged a glance, a hint of wariness flashing in their eyes. They gripped their weapons tightly, watching the entrance to the valley with vigilance.
A group of men in black, wielding sharp blades, appeared at the entrance with expressionless faces. Their gazes were cold and fierce, as if they wanted to devour the entire valley.
Xu Yuehuai coldly demanded, "Who are you? Why are you trespassing here?"
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