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"No, it can't be! How could he die?!"
Upon hearing Mei's words, gasps of disbelief echoed around. Le Yao Yao seemed to have lost her very soul, her delicate face as pale as paper, devoid of color.
Her once brilliant Beautiful Eyes were now dim and clouded.
The head adorned with a phoenix crown shook incessantly, the sound of the beaded curtain colliding was clear and crisp, like something had shattered completely…
Then, a stream of crystal-clear tears fell from Le Yao Yao's hollow Beautiful Eyes, staining her pale Cheeks, making her appear so fragile, as if she might vanish in the next moment.
Beside her, Xue Ping and Xue Li were shocked by the painful news brought by Mei, but their greater concern was for Le Yao Yao's well-being.
Especially now, seeing Le Yao Yao's pale and vacant expression, along with her swaying body that seemed ready to collapse at any moment.
Seeing this, Xue Li and Xue Ping rushed forward to support Le Yao Yao.
However, at that moment, the seemingly weak Le Yao Yao suddenly shot forward like an arrow, grabbing Mei's collar tightly with both hands and roaring fiercely.
"You’re lying to me! You’re deceiving me! Yuta won’t die; he can’t die! He promised he would come to marry me; he said so!"
Le Yao Yao shouted frantically.
Despite being such a small and delicate person, she was able to grab hold of the burly Mei and shake him repeatedly.
Those watching were astonished and worried for her safety.
Mei stood still, allowing Le Yao Yao to vent her emotions.
After all, this was a heavy blow for each of them, let alone for Le Yao Yao…
Yet just as everyone was engulfed in despair, they saw Le Yao Yao—who had been in a frenzy—suddenly lose all her strength in an instant. Her eyes rolled back, and she collapsed straight down…
The wedding she had long anticipated turned into the news of her beloved man's death. There was no greater pain in the world than this.
In the Celestial Yuan Dynasty, the renowned Prince Rui tragically fell to his death while battling remnants of the Evil One Sect just before his wedding, shocking the entire realm.
Although the remnants of the Evil One Sect were ultimately eradicated, the people of the Celestial Yuan Dynasty remained in disbelief.
After all, Prince Rui had always been regarded as a divine figure by the common folk. He was skilled in martial arts, powerful and influential, favored by the emperor. They believed he was like an indomitable mountain, but unexpectedly…
Thus, upon Prince Rui's passing, Heavenly Origin observed three days of national mourning.
Due to Prince Rui's fall, his body could not be recovered; it was likely consumed by wild beasts. Therefore, his coffin contained only items he had used during his lifetime.
Because Prince Rui had accomplished many great deeds for the people, on the day of his funeral, citizens paused their daily activities to pay their respects to this national hero.
…
The summer sun was always so scorching and blinding.
The temperature was high, with the sun hanging in the sky radiating intense heat, like a giant furnace threatening to roast the earth.
A layer of heat waves shimmered above the ground, and even the originally lush treetops could not withstand the heat; their leaves curled up and drooped down…
The cicadas in the trees seemed to be filled with endless energy at that moment, incessantly chirping away, driving everyone to irritation and anger.
However, during this sweltering season, Le Yao Yao felt colder than in the harshest winter of December.
She felt no warmth at all; it was as if she were submerged in a frigid ice cave. Her blood felt like it was about to freeze.
Le Yao Yao did not know how long she had been hiding in her room. She had locked herself away tightly, not wanting to see anyone.
She did not want to encounter others' pitying or sorrowful gazes; such looks would remind her that Yu was dead—he was truly gone and would never… return…
“No, how could this happen!? Yu, you’re lying to me! Why would you deceive me!? You promised you would come back and marry me! I have been waiting for you all this time. Why must you leave me now!?”
Le Yao Yao was heartbroken, feeling as if her heart had been violently torn apart, bleeding profusely.
She buried her face deeply into her knees, clutching them tightly as if this was the only way to find strength to hold herself together.
Just let her live…
Le Yao Yao had no idea how long she had maintained this position. She only knew that outside the door, the anxious voices of the Great Xia Empress and Xue Ping were trying to comfort her. However, she pressed her hands against her ears, unwilling to hear their words.
At that moment, she didn’t want to see anyone; she just wanted to be alone in her room, like a wounded little animal quietly licking its wounds in a corner…
Her tears flowed endlessly.
Her eyes were red and swollen, and everything around her was blurred, making it impossible to see anything clearly.
Le Yao Yao noticed that the light around her flickered between dark and bright, hazy and indistinct.
Perhaps she had cried too much.
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in thought, there came another knock at the door.
In these past few days, she had lost count of how many times someone had knocked. The sound made her think that the wooden door might break from the relentless pounding.
In truth, the people outside could easily force the door open, but none dared to do so. They continued to coax her from outside, but Le Yao Yao couldn’t absorb a single word.
Because right now, she was simply too exhausted…
So tired that it felt like she could just fall asleep and never wake up again. Perhaps then, she could be with Yu forever…
……
When Le Yao Yao slowly awakened, she sensed someone beside her. There was a faint yet pleasant herbal fragrance nearby that felt so familiar.
"Are you awake?"
Perhaps the visitor noticed that Le Yao Yao had regained consciousness and spoke up.
That voice, gentle and soft, was unique to Dongfang Bai.
"You... how did you get here?"
Hearing that tender voice, Le Yao Yao spoke lightly, only to realize that her words sounded harsh, like a dull iron hammer scraping slowly against the ground.
Moreover, her throat burned with pain as she spoke, as if a fire were raging within it.
Yet, it was this unbearable pain that reminded Le Yao Yao that she was still alive.
Before losing consciousness, she had known her body was weak and had thought she would die like this.
Death, at that moment, felt like a release.
Because with Yu gone, her world seemed to have lost all its color; living felt like merely existing as a lifeless shell. What was the point of that!?
Thus, upon realizing she was still alive, Le Yao Yao felt a sense of disappointment.
Perhaps sensing her feelings, Dongfang Bai, sitting beside her, furrowed his beautiful brows in concern.
However, he did not speak immediately. Instead, he poured her a cup of warm tea and gently helped the weak Le Yao Yao sit up before softly saying,
"Here, drink some water first! Is your throat very painful? I've already prepared the medicine. Drink some water to soothe your throat before taking the medicine!"
Dongfang Bai's voice was soft and gentle; no matter when it was heard, it felt like a gentle spring breeze blowing into one's heart.
At his words, Le Yao Yao merely nodded slightly. Feeling the hard object at her lips— the teacup— she lowered her head and took a sip.
Once the fiery sensation in her throat subsided somewhat, Le Yao Yao began to sense that something was amiss.
As the strong smell of medicine wafted through the air, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but wrinkle her nose.
"Come on, Le Yao Yao, let me help you take your medicine," Dongfang Bai's voice slowly reached her ears. Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao blinked her eyes, only to find that everything around her was engulfed in darkness. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't see a glimmer of light.
In an instant, Le Yao Yao's heart sank as she began to understand what was happening.
She extended her delicate hand and gently touched her eyes. "My eyes... Am I... blind now?!"
Le Yao Yao's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief and surprise.
After a moment of silence following her words, Dongfang Bai finally responded. "It's just temporary blindness. You've been locked in this room crying for three days and nights without a drop of water. Your eyes have cried themselves blind. But don't worry; as long as you receive proper treatment, your sight will be restored."
Perhaps fearing that Le Yao Yao would be scared, Dongfang Bai explained gently.
However, upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao felt nothing inside; she seemed completely numb.
Her once bright eyes had lost their luster, appearing hollow and devoid of expression—so empty and dim.
Her complexion was as pale as paper, lacking any color.
The faint color of her lips made her look even more fragile, causing Dongfang Bai's heart to clench painfully at the sight.
But Le Yao Yao couldn't see the sorrow and concern etched on Dongfang Bai's face. After a moment of silence, she finally spoke softly.
"Actually, whether I can see or not doesn't matter anymore."
Because having lost everything, her world had long since turned dark.
So, whether she could see or not was no longer important.
However, when Le Yao Yao finished speaking, Dongfang Bai, who had been worried about Le Yao Yao's sadness over her blindness, looked as if his perfectly shaped eyebrows were about to furrow into a frown.
"Le Yao Yao, I won't allow you to think like that!"
This time, Dongfang Bai's tone was no longer gentle; it was serious, yet it couldn't hide the concern and care beneath.
"What do you mean by 'whether I can see or not is no longer important'? I know that Yu's death has hit you hard. You are sad and desperate, but Le Yao Yao, you must understand that you are not the only one grieving over Yu's death. His family, the Emperor, and the Empress Dowager are all very heartbroken. But does being sad bring Yu back? And do you realize how selfish you are being right now? You are nothing like the optimistic and considerate Le Yao Yao from before."
Dongfang Bai spoke harshly. Hearing his words, Le Yao Yao was taken aback and murmured in disbelief.
"I'm selfish?!"
"Yes, you are! Do you know how worried your Empress Mother and your father have been these past few days? You locked yourself in your room for three days and nights without coming out! When I rushed here through the wind and dust, your mother had cried so many times she nearly fainted. Her eyes were almost as swollen as yours from crying. Don't you think you should consider your father and Empress Mother? They love you dearly. Seeing you like this, on the verge of giving up, doesn't it hurt them at all? And soon you will be a mother yourself. Do you realize that because of your self-destructive behavior, your child was almost lost? Yes! Yu is gone, but that doesn't mean you can give up on yourself. What about your child? Are you going to abandon them too? If Yu were watching from above, would he be happy to see you like this?"
Dongfang Bai spoke in a rush, his words coming out like firecrackers.
After hearing this, Le Yao Yao felt a tightening in her throat and her heart sank.
It was as if she had been struck by a bolt of lightning!
Yes, Yu was dead, but she still had family; she still had a child—her child...
"Brother Bai, what did you just say... about my child? Is my child okay?! Please, I beg you, save my child!"
With Yu gone, she couldn't bear to lose her child as well.
Because this was the only bloodline she shared with Yu; she couldn't let his lineage end with her.
Thinking of this made Le Yao Yao's heart tighten even more as her hands waved frantically in front of her as if trying to grasp something.
Her once vacant eyes were now filled with deep worry and anxiety.
Knowing that her words struck Le Yao Yao like a bolt from the blue, Dongfang Bai felt a sense of relief and immediately reached out, allowing Le Yao Yao to embrace him tightly.
“Brother Bai, I beg you, please hold onto my child with Yu. Yu is gone, and this child is my only bloodline…”
As she spoke, Le Yao Yao felt her eyes welling up, a mist quickly clouding her vision.
Seeing this, Dongfang Bai quickly took out a handkerchief and wiped away her tears. With a gentle sigh, he spoke softly.
“Le Yao Yao, don’t worry. As long as you don’t give up on yourself or the child, no matter what happens, I will hold onto both of you! Be good, don’t cry. Your eyes will be ruined if you keep crying. If that happens, you won’t even know what your child looks like.”
Dongfang Bai comforted her as if soothing a child, lightly patting Le Yao Yao on the shoulder.
His voice was so tender, like clear water and warm spring breezes, suddenly casting a ray of sunlight into Le Yao Yao’s despairing heart, dispelling the darkness that had engulfed her…
“Yes, Brother Bai, I will listen to you. I want to… live well and raise my child with Yu properly. That way, Yu can rest easy watching from above!”
Yu, without you, I must still live well on my own.
I will take good care of myself and the child.
But you promised me; you must keep your word.
You said you would come to marry me.
In life, we couldn’t become husband and wife; then you must wait for me at the Naihe Bridge to complete our wedding.
I love you for eternity, never to change!
…
After Dongfang Bai’s words, Le Yao Yao no longer wallowed in despair or wished for death.
Because she wanted to live well for her loved ones who cared for her and especially for her child.
This was the bloodline of her and Yu!
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief at the changes in Le Yao Yao.
Especially Queen, who no longer washed her face with tears every day.
Due to the incident involving Leng Junyu, Nangong Junxi returned to Great Xia. Naturally, Tong Yaar was by his side.
Originally, the two of them planned to enjoy their time in Dali and return only when Le Yao Yao got married. However, unexpected events occurred at this time.
While everyone was saddened, they continuously comforted and reassured Le Yao Yao.
Tong Yaar especially stayed by Le Yao Yao's side every day.
At this moment, Tong Yaar was also pregnant, so when she was with Le Yao Yao, their conversations naturally revolved around the joys of impending motherhood, sharing the happiness of pregnancy.
Because Tong Yaar had a cheerful personality and got along well with Le Yao Yao, there were many times when Le Yao Yao would forget her sorrows while with Tong Yaar.
However, in the quiet of the night, she would miss that man who was forever etched in her heart...
Today, the sun shone brightly and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. Tong Yaar appeared in Le Yao Yao's palace at their usual time to play.
Looking at the beautiful weather outside, Tong Yaar suggested taking a walk.
During this period, under Dongfang Bai's careful treatment, Le Yao Yao's eyesight had already recovered. So when she saw Tong Yaar's enthusiastic suggestion, she naturally agreed.
Thus, they dismissed the extra palace maids and only allowed Xue Ping and Xue Li to accompany them as they slowly made their way toward the Imperial Garden.
Although it was the scorching summer, the Imperial Garden was still in full bloom.
Clusters of vibrant flowers bloomed in various shapes and colors, competing for beauty in a stunning display.
After enjoying the scenery for a while, Le Yao Yao and her companions began to feel tired.
After all, both of them were pregnant and particularly prone to feeling fatigued.
Not far from the Imperial Garden, there was a lake.
The lake was built above the water, surrounded by a Pavilion, with lush green lotus flowers all around.
At this moment, it was the Scorching Summer, the season when the lotus flowers bloomed. Therefore, before Le Yao Yao and her companion even reached the Pavilion, a delightful fragrance of lotus flowers wafted towards them.
Inhaling the pleasant scent of the lotus flowers lifted Le Yao Yao's spirits, causing her to quicken her pace.
However, at that moment, a water snake suddenly appeared on the path they were walking!
The occurrence was so sudden that everyone was startled.
Le Yao Yao had always been terrified of snakes since she was young. Seeing it made her scream in fright, and she stumbled sideways, falling directly toward a slanted staircase beside her...
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