Yan Qi and the eunuch all retreated, leaving only Pei Xiuyan and Ye Chuyan in the palace.
Pei Xiuyan's heart was beating like a bell, vibrating and beating wildly.
He didn't know how to describe how he felt now.
He was certain that the person in front of him was Ye Chuyan himself.
She has turned into a sixteen-year-old, looking exactly the same as when she first married her. Even the childish look on her face is still there.
But instead of being stubborn and arrogant like before, his face was filled with tranquility and coquettishness. Coupled with the heroic appearance, the two different temperaments blended together, making his heart beat and unable to move his eyes away.
She was obviously dead, so why did she resurrect and become a girl?
Pei Xiuyan had many questions, but most of them were ecstatic.
A kind of ecstasy of being lost and found.
He excitedly wanted to reach out and touch Ye Chuyan, but Ye Chuyan dodged him sideways.
She knelt down and prostrated herself on the ground reverently.
"Ye Chuyan, a civilian girl, comes to see the emperor."
Pei Xiuyan suppressed his ecstasy and excitement and hurriedly said: "Ayan, don't salute me, get up quickly."
Ye Chuyan did not move, but raised his head and looked at Pei Xiuyan sincerely and humbly.
He was wearing a five-clawed dragon robe, and his tall figure made the robe even more domineering.
His facial features were still as handsome as before, and his left eye was covered with a black iron eyepatch, which gave him a bit more of a calm and regal air.
A cool person is indeed born to be an emperor.
"Your Majesty, Ye Chuyan, a civilian girl, has something to ask of you."
Pei Xiuyan's heart suddenly suffocated and his body became stiff.
His feet seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, and the veins on his forehead kept pulsing.
He found that Ye Chuyan looked exactly like the courtiers in the court.
That was the attitude of a Dafeng people facing the Dafeng Emperor.
No love, no hate, just admiration and humility.
He was silent for a long time, then suddenly his eyebrows turned cold and he picked up Ye Chuyan.
He said angrily: "Get up, don't kneel to me. You are my wife, I will never allow you to kneel to me!"
Ye Chuyan was pulled up by him, staggering and almost falling into his arms. He hurriedly took several steps back before barely regaining his balance.
Pei Xiuyan strode forward, wanting to go over and hug Ye Chuyan. Ye Chuyan stood there and said softly: "Pei Xiuyan, listen to what I have to say."
Pei Xiuyan finally calmed down when he heard Ye Chuyan calling his name. He stopped and stared at Ye Chuyan's face, breathing heavily in his chest.
"Tell me! I want to hear how you were resurrected and why you came to beg me."
Ye Chuyan calmly told all about his experience in Beirong, and also told everything about himself and Wu Mu.
When Pei Xiuyan heard that Na Sheng was going to make Ye Chuyan the queen, the murderous look in his eyes could kill someone with a thousand knives.
When he heard that it was Wu Mu who had led Ye Chuyan to escape from Beirong and return to Dafeng, and that they were still married, his face turned from cold to sinister, and his fists were clenched.
After hearing this, he walked up to Ye Chuyan step by step with overwhelming anger, and said in disbelief: "Ayan, is this your last revenge on me? Come and tell me, who is the person you love most now? Wu Mu.”
Ye Chuyan looked at the furious Pei Xiuyan and shook his head gently, without much expression on his face.
Just said calmly:
"No, I have no love or hatred for you. I came here today to beg the emperor to spare my husband's life and let the Wu family go."
"If the emperor hates me for setting you up for imprisonment, I am willing to die for my life."
"If the emperor still loves me and doesn't despise my broken body, I would like to be a caged bird in your harem and be imprisoned here for the rest of my life."
Pei Xiuyan's breathing became extremely disordered, and his hands and feet began to tremble slightly.
He was chewing the word "husband" that Ye Chuyan said over and over again.
She was talking about Wu Mu.
Her name was Mr. Wumu.
She was also willing to give up her position as Queen of Beirong for him, and returned to Dafeng after all the hardships to face herself again. Just to save Wu Mu's life.
Pei Xiuyan felt as if he had been immersed in an ice cave, and his heart felt cold.
He roared angrily and slammed his fists on the table.
The table split into pieces in an instant.
He turned around and grabbed Ye Chuyan's shoulders, bent down to keep her eyes parallel, and spoke urgently.
"Okay, I will let the Wu family go now."
"Ayan, you are never allowed to leave me again. You must always be with me."
Ye Chuyan looked sideways at the arm held by Pei Xiuyan. Pei Xiuyan's grip was so strong that it hurt her arm.
She took a breath, turned her head, looked at Pei Xiuyan, and put on a coping smile.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"But the emperor has not agreed to let my husband go."
These words made Pei Xiuyan's eyes become dark and forbidding.
"Wu Mu must die!"
"As long as he has one breath of life, he will remain evil to you."
Ye Chuyan discovered that Pei Xiuyan really hadn't changed at all. His things are never allowed to be touched by anyone.
"I have a way to kill two birds with one stone."
"Release Wu Mu and let him station at the border and never return to Kyoto. In this case, he and I will never be able to see each other in our lifetime."
"After the Wu family is released, 70%25 of the money earned by the Wu family will be handed over to the national treasury every year."
"This method kills two birds with one stone. It not only allows the Wu family to make money for Dafeng, but also allows one more person to protect the family and the country. You don't have to worry about the Wu family having too much money and power to rebel."
This is the only way for Wu Mu to live and be happy.
He will realize his childhood wish and become a respected general.
In order to let the Wu family replenish the treasury, Pei Xiuyan will not touch the Wu family again.
The Wu family exchanged silver for eternal peace.
The Wu family will live openly in Dafeng and receive the protection of Emperor Dafeng.
Wumu can make great achievements and create his own glory.
They can all start a new life.
Pei Xiuyan held Ye Chuyan's eyes tightly. In addition to his own reflection, there was also sincerity in them.
She wasn't lying, she really wished she could do this.
In order for the Wu family to live safely in Dafeng, and to keep Wu Mu alive, she would rather be imprisoned here for the rest of her life, and would rather return to her side again.
Pei Xiuyan saw Ye Chuyan looking at him neither sad nor happy, with no emotion in it, and his voice became gentle and moving, even a little sad.
"Okay, I promise you."
"Ayan, this way you will forgive me and never leave me again, right?"
Ye Chuyan stood there without moving, narrowed his eyes, and said calmly: "I have one more condition. You cannot let Wu Mu know that I am here."
Pei Xiuyan was startled for a moment, an undercurrent surged in his eyes, and finally he slowly uttered one word. "good."
As long as Ayan can forgive him and be with him, he is willing to agree to anything.
Ye Chuyan breathed a long sigh of relief in his heart.
With the love given by Wu Mu, no matter how difficult it is, she will persist in finishing this life.
What she owed Wu Mu could only be repaid in her next life.
"Wu Mu will come to the palace to surrender soon. I will hide behind the palace and hope that the emperor will keep his promise. If something happens to Wu Mu, I will never live alone."
"Ayan, from today on, I will let you see my sincerity. As long as you want it, no matter what it is, I will agree. I will never break my promise to you again."
Ye Chuyan said nothing.
Pei Xiuyan broke his promise too many times. She had to see Pei Xiuyan let Wu Mu go with her own eyes.
At this time, a eunuch came from outside to report that Wu Mu was found at the entrance of the palace, and the imperial guards were escorting him here.
Pei Xiuyan glanced at Ye Chuyan and found that Ye Chuyan quickly hid behind the pillars of the hall.
A dozen imperial guards quickly escorted Wu Mu into the hall.
After entering the palace, the imperial guards pushed him to the ground.
Wu Mu knelt on the ground, neither humble nor arrogant, looking up at Pei Xiuyan.
"Your Majesty, the grassroots will surrender. I hope your Majesty will abide by the agreement and release the Wu family."
The last time Pei Xiuyan saw Wu Mu was in Dali Temple Prison. At that time, he was lying in the jail with all his thoughts lost. Wu Mu, wearing a swaggering red dress, pressed his hand and signed the letter of separation.
It has been more than half a year since we last met.
When they met again, he found that Wu Mu was more calm and reserved than last time.
Today, he was wearing a snow-white curved-collar robe, which made his eyes look particularly bright. He knelt on the ground calmly, with his back as straight as a cypress, looking at himself calmly, waiting for his answer.
With a sullen face, he said sternly: "Wu Mu, return the He Li Shu to me."
Wu Mu replied calmly: "I am sorry that I cannot give it back. Even if it is returned to the emperor, Ye Chuyan will still be my wife. We have got married in the presence of everyone. This is an unchangeable fact."
"Wu Mu, you bitch, you tricked me into signing the letter of divorce and marrying my first wife openly."
"I should have cut you into pieces, but I have changed my mind now."
"I want you to be stationed at the border and never return to Beijing. I want you to live and kneel down every time you see me for the rest of your life."
"Even if I don't tear up the letter of separation, I can still make Ayan my queen."
Wu Mu was stunned for a moment. He didn't understand why Pei Xiuyan changed his mind.
If you allow yourself to be stationed at the border, aren't you afraid that you will lead troops to rebel?
Pei Xiuyan squatted in front of Wu Mu and said disdainfully: "Wu Mu, I know what you are thinking."
"I seized power and ascended the throne. No one can plot rebellion under my nose."
"From now on, your Wu family will hand over 70%25 of your income to the state treasury every year."
"I want you, the Wu family, to earn money for Dafeng forever and have no money to rebel."
After saying that, he stood up and looked down at Wu Mu who was kneeling on the ground with an imposing manner.
Wu Mu was a little surprised.
Pei Xiuyan didn't kill himself, but he kept himself and the Wu family under control.
Let yourself and the Wu family devote their lives to Dafeng.
But that's okay, his grandmother is the eldest princess Yuzhen, and it's the Wu family's duty to devote themselves to Dafeng.
There is nothing better for him than fighting on the battlefield.
In this case, he can live freely on the border with Ye Chuyan.
He wanted to go back quickly to tell Ye Chuyan the good news.
If she has forgotten him, then he will spend the rest of his life slowly reminding her of everything.
Wu Mu leaned over and kowtowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
With this kowtow, the grudge between him and Pei Xiuyan was settled.
From now on, one of them will be a king and the other a minister.
Ye Chuyan was hiding behind the pillar, biting his lower lip, with tears in his eyes, not daring to make a sound.
Wu Mu is finally free.
He will never be implicated because of himself again.
He can roam freely on the battlefield and protect his family and country.
Pei Xiuyan snorted coldly: "Whenever you arrive at the border, I will release the Wu family."
"Thank you Lord for your kindness, the common people will set off immediately."
Wu Mu knew that Pei Xiuyan was not a tolerant person, and he was very satisfied with today's result.
He did not dare to ask for farewell to his relatives before leaving, so he could only leave as soon as possible so that Pei Xiuyan could release the Wu family as soon as possible.
He wanted to take Ye Chuyan out of here quickly.
Pei Xiuyan waved his hand and asked Wu Mu to leave.
After Wu Mu left the main hall, Ye Chuyan dared to come out from behind the pillar.
She stared blankly at Wu Mu's back in the distance, her eyes scarlet.
Wu Mu's footsteps were so hurried, he must be in a hurry to go back to the inn to find himself, and wanted to take him out of here quickly.
However, this time, he could no longer find himself.
Pei Xiuyan watched Wu Mu leave, and the coldness on his face slowly faded away, replacing it with a gentle expression.
He turned around and saw Ye Chuyan looking at Wu Mu's back longingly, with tears still in the corners of his eyes.
"Do you miss him that much?"
Ye Chuyan gathered her emotions and looked at Pei Xiuyan.
Now, she discovered that Pei Xiuyan was more terrifying than Na Sheng.
Na Sheng was born without understanding love, so he kept hurting others.
Pei Xiuyan knows all the joys, sorrows and joys, but he still hurts people intentionally.
She didn't want to argue with Pei Xiuyan about this matter, so she said calmly: "No, I won't miss him anymore."
Some people have been engraved in their hearts. Don't worry about me, I will miss you all the time.
Pei Xiuyan was very satisfied with this answer.
He raised the corners of his mouth, extremely happy, and wanted to go up and hold Ye Chuyan in his arms, but Ye Chuyan quickly took a step back.
"Your Majesty, give me some time to get used to it."
Pei Xiuyan stopped, looked at Ye Chuyan affectionately and tenderly, and whispered: "Ayan, I will give you time to make you fall in love with me again."
"Don't call me Emperor from now on, please call me A Ce."
Ye Chuyan was speechless.
Not only has Pei Xiuyan's pride not changed, it has become even worse after becoming emperor.
No matter what some people have experienced, what is engraved in their bones will never change.
Pei Xiuyan wanted to hold Ye Chuyan's hand and tell her how much he had missed her these past six months.
Seeing Ye Chuyan looking at him defensively, he put his hand away abruptly, controlling himself not to scare Ye Chuyan.
He said warmly: "Ayan, don't be afraid, I will never bully you again in the future."
"I am the emperor now. From now on, no one can hurt us anymore."
If he had seized power earlier, he would not have been forced by Pei Ye to kill the Ye family.
Perhaps there would not have been so many misunderstandings and hatred between him and Ye Chuyan.
Fortunately, everything is over now, and he has become the most distinguished person in Dafeng.
He can start over with Ye Chuyan.
In the future, they will have a lot of time together and be together.
He believed that Ye Chuyan would see his sincerity, and he would move Ye Chuyan again.
He asked Ye Chuyan to sit on the chair and began to talk about his longing for Ye Chuyan.
Ye Chuyan pursed his lips and remained silent.
She felt that Pei Xiuyan would never understand in this life that some things could not be restored to their original state.
Not even if he is the emperor.
