A fierce battle unfolded in the dimly lit basement. Xu Yuehuai and Wu Hanbai worked in perfect coordination, battling Qin Wenhai's men.
They were agile and skilled, dodging enemy attacks time and time again while launching fierce attacks.
In the end, Xu Yuehuai and Wu Hanbai, with their tenacious perseverance and courage, defeated Qin Wenhai's men.
They escaped the base with the evidence, exposing the monster's crimes to the public.
Xu Yuehuai and Wu Hanbai returned to the palace with the evidence, and then Xu Yuehuai went back to her own courtyard.
She sent Wu Hanbai alone with the evidence to Wu Hanqing.
Facing Wu Hanqing, Wu Hanbai exposed the crimes of Qin Wenhai and others.
A look of shock and grief flashed across Wu Hanqing's eyes. He remained silent for a long time before sighing helplessly, "You did a good job. You are indeed my younger brother!"
"Men, quickly arrest that traitor!"
Thus, an operation to arrest Qin Wenhai and others was launched.
Under the leadership of Uhan Bai, the kingdom's army quickly brought the situation under control.
Qin Wenhai and others were brought to justice, and the teenagers they had persecuted were also rescued.
The entire Mingyue Kingdom was shocked, and Qin Wenhai and his associates were utterly disgraced.
The teenagers who had been soaked in the poison jars recovered significantly after treatment and were sent back to their homes, where their families wept with joy.
After this victory, Xu Yuehuai and Wu Hanbai did not stop. They knew that in order to prevent similar things from happening again, the country had to be fundamentally changed.
Wu Hanqing, having abandoned his military plans, did not launch a war against the Great Zhou Kingdom for the time being.
Xu Yuehuai thought her mission was complete and wanted to secretly leave the palace, but suddenly heard the sounds of fighting. Startled, Xu Yuehuai quickly hid in a corner.
Looking out the window, she saw Bei Ye and Yue Wei suddenly storm into the palace, and a fierce battle instantly broke out.
Although Wu Hanqing's guards were brave, they gradually fell into a disadvantageous position under the attack of Bei Ye and Yue Wei.
Xu Yuehuai felt a pang of anxiety when he saw Wu Hanqing being defeated.
She knew Bei Ye would definitely kill Wu Hanqing, so she rushed out without hesitation and stood in front of Wu Hanqing. "Bei Ye, you can't kill him," Xu Yuehuai said firmly.
Bei Ye was taken aback, and looked at Xu Yuehuai, saying, "Move aside."
"No, I can't let you kill him." Xu Yuehuai insisted.
Bei Ye was instantly enraged, pointing his sword at Xu Yuehuai, a flash of bloodlust in his eyes!
At this moment, Wu Hanbai also rushed over. He knelt in front of Bei Ye and said, "Please, spare my royal brother."
"He's still your royal uncle, your mother's own brother!"
"We are of the same lineage, why are we so eager to harm each other!"
"He didn't try to kill you, please spare his life!"
Looking at the two of them, Bei Ye couldn't help but waver. He knew that Xu Yuehuai and Wu Hanbai had come to protect Wu Hanqing, but he also knew that if he didn't kill Wu Hanqing, there might be consequences.
Xu Yuehuai noticed Bei Ye's hesitation. She took a deep breath and said, "Bei Ye, I know you are a man of principle. If you kill Wu Hanqing, you will be accused of regicide."
She never expected that Bei Ye would choose such a violent approach even with the late King of Mingyue's will!
Bei Ye was somewhat moved by Xu Yuehuai's words. He knew Xu Yuehuai was right; if he killed Wu Hanqing, he would become just like those he despised.
Left with no other choice, Bei Ye had to agree to Xu Yuehuai and Wu Hanbai's demands.
He released Wu Hanqing and said to the people beside him, "I am the son of Princess Chuchu!"
"My maternal grandfather left a will before his death, instructing me to inherit the throne!"
"This is the will!"
He held up the imperial edict, and everyone below knelt down; no one dared to disobey.
"Wu Hanqing usurped the throne; he is an unrighteous ruler!"
"Today I will reclaim what is rightfully mine, and he will be reduced to a commoner!"
"I hereby give you three days to leave the palace!"
Xu Yuehuai and Wu Hanbai breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Bei Ye probably wouldn't kill Wu Hanqing.
So they helped Wu Hanqing back to the palace and had the guards escort him to his room to rest.
The palace was silent that night. Only the occasional soft breathing and whispers broke the tranquility.
The next morning, sunlight bathed the entire palace.
Xu Yuehuai stood by the window, gazing at the sunlight and blue sky outside, a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, often including nostalgia or regret) welling up inside her. She knew her mission was complete, and now it was time to consider her future.
After a night's rest, Wu Hanqing had recovered his energy.
He sat on the edge of the bed, looked at Xu Yuehuai deeply, and said, "Thank you for saving me."
Xu Yuehuai smiled and shook her head, saying, "I just did what I was supposed to do."
After a moment of silence, Wu Hanqing said, "I hope you can stay and help me."
Xu Yuehuai was stunned; she hadn't expected Wu Hanqing to say such a thing.
But she also knew she couldn't stay. She had more important tasks to complete, including returning to Qi Guze's side and finding the child of Wuling Kingdom, Xiao Bao!
“I can’t stay,” Xu Yuehuai said firmly. “I have other things to do.”
After hearing Xu Yuehuai's words, Wu Hanqing did not insist any further.
He knew Xu Yuehuai had her own life and goals, and he couldn't force her to stay. But he also knew that Xu Yuehuai had saved his life, and he would be forever grateful to her.
"Okay, thank you anyway."
"No need. You haven't done anything to me while I was in the palace. If possible, you might actually become a good king."
Unfortunately, it's all too late now. Wu Hanqing has stepped down, and Bei Ye has returned to the Underworld Moon Kingdom.
And it's time for her to return to the Great Zhou Kingdom!
Xu Yuehuai stood at the entrance of the Mingyue Kingdom's palace, her feelings complicated. She had already bid farewell to Wu Hanqing and was preparing to leave this unfamiliar country.
However, just as she was about to step out of the palace gate, she was suddenly stopped by Wu Hanbai.
With a hint of reluctance on his pale face, he looked at Xu Yuehuai, his eyes revealing deep longing.
He said softly, "Miss Yue, are you really leaving?"
Xu Yuehua bit her lower lip, looked at Wu Hanbai with a determined gaze, and nodded: "Yes, I have to go back. I am not a citizen of this country. I want to go back to my family and my country."
Wu Hanbai remained silent for a moment, knowing that Xu Yuehuai's decision was unwavering. He sighed helplessly, took a xiao (a type of vertical bamboo flute) from his waist, and handed it to Xu Yuehuai: "This is a xiao I made myself. I'm giving it to you as a keepsake."
Xu Yuehuai accepted the flute, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes. She knew this flute held great significance for Wu Hanbai, yet he had given it to her without hesitation.
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