Bai Yu's health gradually recovered, and a smile returned to his face.
Looking at his smile, Xu Yuehuai's worries and anxieties gradually dissipated.
However, Xu Yuehuai's identity remained a problem. She knew she couldn't stay in the palace forever, and Bai Yu didn't necessarily trust her completely.
Bai Yu seemed to see through her thoughts. He held her hand tightly and said firmly, "I don't care who you are. In my heart, you are only Shen Yiyi. You are not allowed to leave the palace."
Xu Yuehuai listened to his words and nodded slightly. She decided to put aside her identity and concerns for the time being and stay by Bai Yu's side until he fully recovered, and then think of a way to get away.
But the previous pursuit by the men in black was like a heavy lead weight pressing mercilessly on Xu Yuehuai's heart, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
Since Bai Yu ordered a nationwide manhunt for the men in black, those figures that once haunted the world like ghosts have vanished without a trace, as if they had never existed in this world.
A thick fog always shrouded Xu Yuehuai's mind.
Every night, she would stand alone by the window, gazing at the deep starry sky, trying to find a clue in the endless universe.
Who exactly are these men in black? Why are they so determined to kill me?
These mysteries are like invisible chains, tightly binding her mind and preventing her from breaking free.
During the time she took care of Bai Yu while he recovered from his injuries, Xu Yuehuai keenly noticed the subtle changes in Bai Yu's attitude.
He was no longer as cold and distant as before, but instead showed her unprecedented care and tenderness. He ordered many precious items to be prepared for her to express his gratitude and apology.
Xu Yuehuai tried to decline, but each time she was stopped by Bai Yu's gentle yet firm gaze.
"You've taken care of me for so many days, and my injuries have healed so quickly, all thanks to you." Bai Yu looked at her, his eyes shining with sincerity. "What are these things? Lady Shen, please accept them."
Xu Yuehuai nodded helplessly and accepted the gifts. However, her heart was filled with complicated emotions.
She didn't know if Bai Yu's change meant their relationship would develop, or if such a change was truly a good thing. She felt both joyful and confused, as if standing at a crossroads, unsure which way to go.
Finally, one day, the royal guards discovered traces of the man in black in a remote mountain forest.
This news struck like a bolt of lightning, instantly piercing through the fog in Xu Yuehuai's mind.
She didn't tell Bai Yu, but secretly intercepted the news and decided to personally lead the guards to launch a pursuit operation.
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As night fell, Xu Yuehuai, wielding a long sword and wearing a black cloak, led a team of elite guards silently into the depths of the mountains.
Their steps were light yet firm, like cheetahs searching for their prey in the darkness.
The sounds of wind, insects, and leaves in the mountains and forests intertwine to create a tense symphony.
The men in black moved through the woods like ghosts, their figures appearing and disappearing in the night, as if they had become one with the darkness.
Xu Yuehuai frowned, secretly pondering a solution.
She knew that these men in black were no ordinary people; they were agile and cunning, and it would be no easy task to capture them all at once.
However, Xu Yuehuai did not back down. She took a deep breath, adjusted her mindset, and then led her guards in a fierce pursuit.
They sometimes traversed dense forests, sometimes climbed steep slopes, and sometimes burrowed into deep valleys, always closely following the trail of the man in black.
During this thrilling manhunt, Xu Yuehuai's eyes shone with a resolute and bright light. Her face was taut, her lips tightly pressed together, and her steps were firm and powerful, completely unaffected by the chaos around her.
The men in black were like ghosts in the night, their figures darting through the woods, appearing and disappearing unpredictably. Their movements were swift and ruthless, each attack like a venomous snake striking its hole, making them impossible to defend against.
"ah--!"
Suddenly, a scream pierced the night sky. Xu Yuehuai's guard had accidentally stepped into a trap and instantly sank into it.
The sharp blade in the trap pierced his body instantly, and blood splattered everywhere.
Upon seeing this, a hint of fear flashed in Xu Yuehuai's eyes, but he quickly calmed down and waved for the other guards to step back.
She crouched down, carefully observing the structure and layout of the trap. Her brow was furrowed, and her eyes gleamed with deep thought.
A moment later, she stood up, pointed to a side path, and said decisively, "Let's go around here!"
The guards followed closely behind, carefully avoiding the traps, staying right behind Xu Yuehuai.
They walked through a dense forest and came to an open area.
Xu Yuehua stopped and looked back. He saw that the men in black had ferocious smiles on their faces, as if they could already see the end of Xu Yuehua and the others.
However, Xu Yuehuai was not afraid at all. She knew that the pursuit had only just begun, and she had to remain calm and rational in order to lead the guards to escape successfully.
She never once considered giving up. After successfully escaping with her guards, she continued to pursue and fight, finally cornering the men in black in a desolate and remote valley.
"You have nowhere else to go, don't you?" Xu Yuehuai stepped forward, sword in hand.
"You are the ones who have nowhere to run! Kill them!"
Seeing that they were cornered and had nowhere to escape, the men in black drew their weapons, preparing for a life-or-death struggle with the guards. The atmosphere in the valley suddenly became tense, as if even the air itself had frozen.
Xu Yuehuai, wielding a long sword, moved nimbly among the men in black. Her swordsmanship was sharp and precise; each swing was like lightning slicing through the night sky, dazzling the eye. Under her leadership, the guards also displayed astonishing combat prowess. Their coordinated attacks were relentless, forcing the men in black into a steady retreat.
However, just as the battle was about to end, an unexpected event occurred. A masked man in black suddenly attacked, taking Qi Guze hostage, his sword tip pointed directly at his throat. This scene startled Xu Yuehuai, and she almost dropped her sword.
The masked man looked coldly at Xu Yuehuai and sneered, "It seems you care a lot about this person's life? Well then, I'd like to see if you want to die with him?"
A sense of panic welled up in Xu Yuehuai's heart, but she knew she couldn't let the other party control her. She took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "If you hurt even a hair on his head, I will make you pay with your blood."
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