Chu Chenyuan walked into the room and his gaze involuntarily fell on Simaziyun. She was sitting by the window, looking into the distance with a heavy expression.
"Simaziyun, what are you thinking about?" Chu Chenyuan's voice came from the doorway, carrying a hint of suppressed emotion but also showing a trace of concern.
Simaziyun was awakened by Chu Chenyuan's voice, and the silver mirror in her hand slipped for a moment, only to be caught by Chu Chenyuan.
"What is this?" Chu Chenyuan gently lifted the mirror, but his gaze did not fall on the mirror, instead, he was observing Simaziyun's expression.
"That's just an ordinary mirror, nothing special." Simaziyun felt a surge of nervousness, but still tried to respond in a calm voice.
Chu Chenyuan placed the mirror back into Simaziyun's hand, "How could an ordinary mirror make you so uneasy?"
Simaziyun A bitter smile, "Your Majesty, sometimes the human heart is more difficult to fathom than any mirror."
Chu Chenyuan His gaze sharpened, as if sensing the hidden meaning within. He spoke slowly, "You know, nothing can stop me from knowing what I want to know, including your thoughts."
At that moment, Simaziyun took a deep breath. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her chest, as if something was sucking away her life force.
Chu Chenyuan sensed that something was wrong and immediately grabbed her, "What's wrong with you?"
"I don't know, but I feel very unwell," Simaziyun's face turned paler and paler.
"It might be the effect of the Dark Shadow Poison, I feel a bit unwell," Simaziyun's voice revealed a hint of weakness.
Chu Chenyuan's expression immediately became serious, "You say this is the effect of the Dark Shadow Poison, is it because Qin Shiyin told you?"
Simaziyun was shocked, how could it be? How did Chu Chenyuan know?
"Your Majesty, how could you..."
Chu Chenyuan interrupted her, "Because I also saw her. She appeared in my dreams and told me everything," his voice carried a deep sorrow and an unmistakable panic.
The two looked at each other, their eyes flashing with a hint of fear and unease, as if they understood that this time, they were not only facing the twists of fate, but also an unpredictable unknown.
Qin Shiyin's words echoed in Simaziyun's ears once again: "Even if you can successfully collect the sixth Destiny Stone this time, you still cannot reverse the doom, change the destiny that has been predetermined."
Simaziyun's heart was once again enveloped by a cold feeling. She tightly held Chu Chenyuan's hand, as if in this endless darkness, it was the only light she could rely on.
Chu Chenyuan felt Simaziyun's tight grip and the cold despair in her eyes made him deeply uneasy. He drew closer to her and said firmly, "No matter what difficulties we face, we will get through them together. You believe in me, don't you?"
"Believe..." Simaziyun swallowed hard, locking eyes tightly with Chu Chenyuan. "But I also know that some things, no matter how strong the power, cannot be changed."
At this moment, a hurried sound of footsteps came from outside the door, accompanied by the shout of a guard: "Your Majesty, urgent news!"
Chu Chenyuan let go of Simaziyun's hand, his face darkened, and he walked to the door to open it, taking the secret letter handed to him by the guard.
Simaziyun watched as Chu Chenyuan read the secret letter, seeing his brows furrow tighter and tighter, and couldn't help but feel a sense of unease in her heart.
Chu Chenyuan put down the confidential letter, turned to Simaziyun, took a deep breath, and said, "The enemy country has already mobilized a large army in the northern border. It seems they are preparing for war."
Simaziyun felt a pang in his heart and asked, "Your Majesty, how do you plan to respond?"
Chu Chenyuan gazed at Simaziyun with a seemingly complex mix of emotions in his eyes. Finally, he spoke slowly, "The country's affairs are naturally of utmost importance. But..."
Before he could finish, Simaziyun interrupted, "Your Majesty, there is no need to say more. I understand the importance of the country's war affairs. As for the matter of the Dark Shadow Exquisite Poison and the Destiny Stone, let me handle it myself."
Chu Chenyuan stared at Simaziyun, feeling a wave of pain and conflict in his heart. Beneath his seemingly calm and fearless expression, a hint of hesitation and distress could be seen. In that moment, it seemed as though a voice in his heart was telling him that this time, the value and importance of his choice far exceeded any previous ones.
"Simaziyun, do you know that every time I face such a choice, I am filled with immense pain. But today, I will choose you."
Simaziyun was shocked, never expecting that Chu Chenyuan, who always took national warfare very seriously, would make such a decision.
Chu Chenyuan walked over, lifted her face, and looked at her affectionately: "I have said that we will go through all the difficulties together, not only for the country, but also as a commitment between us."
"Your Majesty, but the war..."
"I will dispatch the most capable general to handle it, while I will stay here with you to find a way to dispel the Dark Veil and gather the sixth Destiny Stone."
Simaziyun A warm feeling surged in my heart, feeling that at this moment all the hardships and fears disappeared.
Zhao Muhu Suddenly emerged from the shadow, walked in front of Chu Chenyuan and Simaziyun, deeply bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to share the burden of the expedition for you. Please accompany Simaziyun well and find the antidote together."
Chu Chenyuan looked at Zhao Muhu, with a hint of emotion and admiration in his eyes. This guard had always been loyal and had never let him down. He looked again at Simaziyun and noticed that her gaze had softened, as if a taut string had finally found a chance to relax.
Chu Chenyuan nodded firmly and said, "Zhao Muhu, it is my honor that you are willing to take on this heavy responsibility. Be careful on your expedition, and return victorious soon."
Immediately, he walked to the desk and quickly wrote a secret order. Then he called the guard in and instructed him to deliver the secret order to the front line immediately, and appointed Zhao Muhu as the Grand General of the Chu Kingdom, with the authority to deploy all of Chu's forces.
Then, he turned to Simaziyun with a look full of affection and determination: "As for the matter of the deadly Mingyi Juehua poison and the Destiny Stone, we will solve it together. With you by my side, I am more confident in finding the antidote. Even if it means walking hand in hand through a thousand mountains and rivers, it is worth it."
Simaziyun Warmth filled his heart, and he nodded with a smile, locking eyes tightly with Chu Chenyuan, as if in this moment, all the difficulties and unknowns became unimportant.
Zhao Muhu watched from the side, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, knowing that he had done the right thing.
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