“They’re all dead,” Xiao Yao murmured.

"Ah."

Rong Xun replied that he knew Xiao Yao wanted to know if Jian Wu would go back, since Jian Wu had never betrayed Xiao Yao from beginning to end.

Even though she was an emperor, she was not truly heartless.

Xie Yun Chu could sense the pity in A Yao's words.

He asked on behalf of A Yao, "Does Uncle Rong have any way to save Jian Wuyi's life?"

Xiao Yao turned to look at Xie Yun Chu. She didn't really know whether she wanted to save Jian Wu or not.

But Yun Chu, he directly asked the question for her.

Rong Xun looked around and said, "There's nothing wrong with this place."

As long as he is here, this world exists.

As long as Sword and Fairy 5 is here, this world will continue—

Uncle Rong's answer was that there was no chance.

Rong Xun looked at the starry sky and then said to Xiao Yao, "I'm going back to the Star Gazing Platform."

Xiao Yao and Xie Yun Chu nodded slightly and bowed in farewell.

Rong Xun strolled forward until his figure disappeared from sight.

"Yun Chu, why did you ask that just now?" Xiao Yao asked Xie Yun Chu.

"I'm afraid that if I don't ask, I'll regret it when you think about it in the future."

Xiao Yao was stunned. "But Uncle Ruo Rong said there's a way—"

Xie Yun Chu said, "Here, you never thought of taking him as your servant. When you return to Cangyun Kingdom, you will not. You will only think that I am better and love me more."

“You,” Xiao Yao took a deep breath and looked at Xie Yun Chu, “sometimes, perhaps you understand myself better than I do.”

"of course."

From a young age, Ayao was taught to act as the crown prince, and the most taboo thing for her was to act on her emotions.

Her teachings emphasized decisiveness and ruthlessness.

However, aside from the fact that he did indeed have designs on Yao'er, Jian Wu did not do anything wrong.

Ayao is not someone who cannot distinguish right from wrong.

He was the same.

He used to hate Jian Wu, but he hated Chen Qingshan, hated Jian Wu for coveting A Yao, and even wanted to stay by A Yao's side and compete with him for A Yao's affections.

Now he knows that A Yao only feels a little pity for Jian Wu.

How could he possibly be so repulsive as to guard against him or step on him?

"Anyway, we're going back to Cangyun Kingdom soon," Xie Yun Chu said, putting his arm around Xiao Yao's waist and pressing his forehead against hers. "Everything here is coming to an end."

"Ah."

Xie Yun Chu escorted Xiao Yao to the Imperial Study.

After watching her review the memorials, Xie Yun Chu turned and left the Imperial Study, then headed towards the Observatory.

Before he even reached the observatory, he saw Jian Wu waiting at the bottom of the steps with his arms crossed.

Jian Wu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, sir. Lord Rong said you have something to discuss with me."

Did Uncle Rong know that he was coming to see Jian Wu?

Xie Yun Chu gave a wry smile, then looked at Jian Wu. For some reason, he found himself unable to speak.

After a long silence, Xie Yun Chu said, "Sword Five, actually, I'm a little afraid of you too."

Jian Wu raised his eyes and looked at Xie Yun Chu. "This subordinate is puzzled."

“You are very different, at least unlike many men. Your loyalty to Ayao is not ordinary loyalty, and that is precisely what makes me quite afraid of you.”

Jian Wu suddenly realized that he understood.

Xie Yun Chu was afraid that his loyalty and unwavering love for Xiao Yao would soften the Emperor's heart and cause him to compete with Xie Yun Chu for the Emperor's favor.

That was indeed his initial thought.

However, they underestimated the Emperor's favoritism towards Xie Yun Chu.

Jian Wu crossed his arms and calmly said, "Your Majesty, although she is the supreme ruler, she is like the retired emperor. She does not want a harem. Even if I do not ask for a title, Your Majesty will never allow anyone to tarnish the love between you."

“During Lord Xie’s time in the Demon Realm, the Emperor only held my hand, and that was only for the purpose of treating his illness,” Jian Wu said bluntly.

Aside from their first time together, he and Xiao Yao never had any other physical intimacy.

After hearing Jian Wu say this, Xie Yun Chu looked at him and smiled. Sure enough, if this person were a little better looking, even as good-looking as Zhang Zhao.

I don't even know if Ayao will be moved.

After all, even now, A Yao still feels pity for Jian Wu in her subconscious.

With his unwavering loyalty and lack of ambition, if he were even a little more handsome, he might very well become a rival in love.

After taking a deep breath, Xie Yun Chu said, "His Majesty wishes to see you in the Imperial Study."

Jian Wu lowered his eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Why, you're not going?"

"I am ashamed to go, and I should not go."

Xie Yun Chu looked at him, "What do you mean?"

"Your Majesty's deep love and covetousness have never been wronged. Your Majesty's continued presence here is a punishment you deserve."

"you know--"

Jianwu smiled and nodded. "I know."

Although he didn't see Zhang Zhao or any Blood Tears, this time, Lord Rong, Xiao Lusheng, and Su Yun returned to the Jade Seal Kingdom at the same time.

Given the subtle anomalies emanating from the observatory, how could he not guess that they were about to return?

“It seems you’re all going back now,” Jianwu said.

Xie Yun Chu nodded, "Yes, we need to go back, but if you go back, it won't be a way out."

Jian Wu was slightly taken aback. "I won't go back."

"you know?"

“I shouldn’t have gone back!” That was Jianwu’s reply.

Everything that happened between him and the emperor was just a dream if he didn't go back.

If he were to return, he would be a thorn in the side of the Emperor and Xie Yun Chu!

He's a thorn in our side; we can't go back!

Seeing Jian Wu's expression, Xie Yun Chu suddenly smiled. He hadn't come to say anything hurtful to Jian Wu.

"I guessed that Ayao wanted to see you and ask you some questions."

Jian Wu clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Your subordinate deserves to die a thousand deaths, I have nothing to say." This made the emperor feel no remorse and think that he was utterly wicked, which was better than anything else.

Xie Yunchu flicked her sleeves and left.

Just as Jian Wu was about to go up to the Star Gazing Platform, Su Yun arrived in the night.

Jian Wu bowed respectfully.

Su Yun asked, "Did your maternal grandfather tell you about the Cangyun Kingdom?"

Jian Wu shook his head.

Su Yun thought for a moment and said, "You, Chen Qingshan, and Zhang Zhao may have already died in Cangyun Kingdom. If you are here, you may still be alive."

Jian Wu paused slightly, then cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you for informing me, Your Majesty."

Su Yun stepped onto the stairs.

After she went up to the observatory, she went straight to Rong Xun's room.

dong dong dong-

A delicate hand knocked on the door.

When Rong Xun heard the knocking, he was somewhat surprised. When Su Yun pushed the door open and entered, he was both surprised and very happy.

He stood up, darted to Su Yun's side, and eagerly pulled her into his arms. "Yun'er, what brings you here?" He truly hadn't expected her to come.

After all, she and Xiao Lusheng hadn't been together for a very long time.

Su Yun leaned against Rong Xun's chest and said proudly, "I'll keep an eye on you."

"Staring at me?"

"Yes, I'm watching you."

Rong Xun was taken aback, his heart sinking for a moment. Could it be that Yun'er had noticed something?

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