On their way, they encountered a group of strange corpse-drivers. The so-called "corpses" were slowly moving forward under the guidance of the corpse-drivers.
Xu Yuehuai observed carefully and noticed that although the people's movements were stiff, there was a faint glimmer in their eyes. A thought struck her, and she whispered to Qi Guze, "Those people don't seem to be dead."
Qi Guze frowned, his eyes revealing vigilance. He said in a deep voice, "We'll go check it out tonight."
The two nodded in tacit agreement and decided to secretly follow the group of corpse drivers.
Night fell, and all was quiet. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze quietly approached the "corpses," only to discover that they were all alive!
They were drugged by the corpse-driver, causing them to lose consciousness and become like zombies.
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai exchanged a glance and decided to help secretly.
They quietly untied those people, wanting to awaken them.
"Someone's coming!"
"They're going to let us go!"
"Help! Someone come quick!"
"There are outsiders!"
However, those who were drugged did not appreciate the kindness shown to them. Instead, they shouted and yelled, attracting the attention of the corpse-drivers.
"Ha, who are you, you lowly villain, daring to provoke my corpse!"
The corpse driver possessed unparalleled martial arts skills, and the melodious sound of his flute was like a demonic chant.
"Awooo! Awooo!"
Those who had been drugged by him roared like wild beasts, their eyes bloodshot, and pounced on Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, a resolute glint in their eyes. They gripped their weapons tightly, fighting back with all their might. But those who were being controlled seemed tireless, their power inexhaustible, putting immense pressure on the two men.
After a fierce battle, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze finally found a weakness, and the two worked together to successfully break through the encirclement.
However, they did not give up. Instead, they quickly released pigeons to notify their nearby subordinates to secretly follow the corpse driver in an attempt to uncover his mysterious veil.
As night fell, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze returned wearily and stepped into the gates of the Regent's Palace.
As soon as you enter, a group of children come to greet you happily.
Qi Ziang had grown into a handsome young man. He respectfully bowed to his parents and said, "Son greets Father and Mother!"
"Greetings, Grandpa and Grandma!"
Tie Chunsheng followed closely behind and bowed respectfully.
The youngest daughter nestled in Zhou Wan's arms, her bright eyes curiously observing Xu Yuehuai, and sweetly called out, "Auntie!"
Xu Yuehuai felt a warmth in her heart, bent down to pick up her little daughter, gently stroked her hair, and said softly, "Zixin, your father and I discussed it on the way here, and this will be your name from now on."
Qi Zixin nodded as if she understood, then hugged Xu Yuehuai's neck, rubbed her little face against it, and said in a childish voice, "Auntie, you smell so good!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai's heart softened even more.
Zhou Wan chuckled and teased, "Zixin, this is your mother, you know."
Qi Zixin looked up at Xu Yuehuai, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and affection. Xu Yuehuai smiled and nodded, a strange feeling of emotion welling up inside her.
At this moment, Jiang Shichen, Jiang Qianqian, and others also gathered around, and they sat together, talking about each other's recent situations.
Xu Yuehuai personally cooked a sumptuous dinner for everyone.
During the meal, the children laughed and chatted, while the adults talked about national and family affairs, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Jiang Shichen took a bite of Xu Yuehuai's cooking and praised it highly: "As expected, Grandma's cooking is the best. I've been craving it these past few days."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Wan feigned anger and said, "Is my cooking really that bad?"
Jiang Shichen was speechless for a moment, and stammered, "This... Mother's cooking is also very delicious, but... but Grandma's cooking tastes more like home."
Zhou Wan chuckled at his joke, and Xu Yuehuai smiled and smoothed things over, saying, "The child is just teasing you, don't take it to heart."
Jiang Shichen quickly nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, Mother, your cooking is delicious too."
Zhou Wan rolled her eyes at him, but her smile grew even brighter.
After dinner, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze took the children for a walk in the yard.
The moonlight shone down on them like water, and everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.
Xu Yuehuai was filled with emotion. She knew that no matter how many trials and tribulations she went through, as long as she had the company and support of her family, everything would be worthwhile.
The next morning, Qi Guze got up early to check on Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng's progress in martial arts.
He said seriously, "Although your moves are already very good, your strength is far from enough. You need to practice more."
Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng respectfully agreed and began to practice seriously.
As Qi Guze was reviewing the latest intelligence from the Great Zhou Kingdom in his study, his youngest daughter, Qi Zixin, quietly approached him.
She looked curiously at the file in her father's hand, blinked her big eyes, and asked, "Daddy, what is this?"
Qi Guze smiled and picked her up, placing her on his lap. He patiently explained, "This is a policy document about our Great Zhou Kingdom. Father is learning about the country's situation."
Qi Zixin nodded as if she understood, then tilted her head and thought for a moment before saying, "Then I want to be as capable as Daddy, and help him manage the country in the future!"
Qi Guze's heart stirred upon hearing this. He smiled and pinched his daughter's little cheek, saying, "Okay, Daddy will teach you to read and write, so you can help Daddy in the future."
Xu Yuehuai carried the medicinal meal into the study and couldn't help but smile when she saw this heartwarming scene.
She placed the medicinal meal on the table and said, "Aze, don't overwork yourself. Resting is the most important thing."
Qi Guze looked up at her, his eyes full of tenderness, and said, "I know, Yue, I will be careful."
...
The night was as dark as ink, painting the world into a hazy, dreamlike scene.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stood side by side, their eyes sharp and penetrating through the thick fog, locking onto the dark place in the distance.
"What secrets are these corpse drivers hiding?" Xu Yuehuai's brows furrowed, her voice low and revealing an unspeakable worry. Her fingers unconsciously rubbed the hilt of her sword, as if searching for some source of power.
Qi Guze took a deep breath and said with a firm gaze, "There must be a shocking secret hidden behind them. As the regent of the Great Zhou and Princess Heyue, we have a responsibility to uncover this mystery and protect the peace of the people."
The two exchanged a smile, their eyes gleaming with determination. They decided to join forces, not only to uncover the secrets of the corpse-drivers but also to wipe out the cult behind them.
Under the cover of night, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze quietly left their home, embarking on a journey to find the corpse-driver. They traversed dense forests and crossed mountains, each step fraught with danger and uncertainty. Yet, they were fearless, their hearts filled only with their unwavering commitment to justice and their love for the people.
One day, they received a secret report from their subordinates that the corpse drivers were about to gather in an abandoned temple.
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