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Murong Xuewei sat down and picked up her pen to write a letter of divorce.

With each word she wrote, her heart ached more. After finishing, she handed the divorce papers to Liuli, saying, "Deliver this personally to the Princess's residence, making sure it reaches Princess Xiao Sining."

Liuli took the divorce papers, tears welling in her eyes. "Madam, are you really sure about this?"

Murong Xuewei gave a bitter smile. "I have no other choice. Liuli, go quickly."

Watching Liuli's departing figure, Murong Xuewei finally couldn't hold back her tears.

Murong Xuewei recalled all the moments she had spent with Gu Ye, and her heart was filled with reluctance and pain.

But for Gu Ye's safety, she had to do it.

At the entrance of the princess's residence, Liuli was stopped.

“I’m sorry,” the guard said coldly, “the princess has ordered that no one is to be disturbed.”

Liuli stamped her feet anxiously, "This is a letter my lady wrote to General Gu, it's very important! Please be sure to deliver it to Princess Xiao Sining!"

The guard hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "I'm sorry, we cannot disobey the princess's orders. Please come back another day."

Helpless, Liuli had no choice but to return to the general's mansion with the divorce papers.

Inside the princess's residence, Gu Ye leaned against the headboard, his expression complex.

Gu Ye didn't believe Xue Wei would really want a divorce, but given the current situation, he couldn't be sure of the truth.

Just then, he heard a noise outside the door.

"Zhang Jing?" Gu Ye called out in a low voice.

A dark figure quietly slipped into the room; it was Zhang Jing.

Zhang Jing looked at Gu Ye coldly, "You've ruined yourself like this after only a few days apart?"

"I was caught off guard and ambushed." He didn't continue, but instead asked, "Did you bring the antidote?"

Zhang Jing took out a small bottle and tossed it to Gu Ye, "This is all I had on me, make do with this."

Gu Ye took the antidote and felt his strength slowly returning. He asked in a low voice, "Zhang Jing, how is the General's Mansion now? Xue Wei, she..."

Zhang Jing hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "Your mistress is preparing for a divorce."

Gu Ye was struck dumb, sitting there in disbelief. He couldn't believe his ears. "What did you say? Xue Wei wants a divorce?"

Zhang Jing nodded, "Yes! I heard that the divorce papers have been written and sent to the princess's residence, but it seems they were stopped at the gate."

Gu Ye closed his eyes, his heart filled with immense pain.

Gu Ye couldn't understand why Xue Wei suddenly wanted a divorce. Was it because he was imprisoned and disappointed her?

"Zhang Jing," Gu Ye suddenly opened his eyes, a resolute glint in them, "Help me prepare; I need to return to the General's Mansion."

Zhang Jing rolled his eyes at him, "You're already struggling to run in your current state, so don't waste your energy."

Gu Ye waved his hand, "No, I have to go and find out for myself."

Inside the General's mansion, Murong Xuewei was restless. Ever since Liuli returned with the divorce papers, she had been deeply unsettled.

Murong Xuewei knew that this might be the last time she would wait for Gu Ye as his wife.

Just then, a commotion came from outside, the window was pushed open, and Gu Ye's figure appeared outside the window.

"General!" Murong Xuewei couldn't help but call out, but then she remembered that she had already written the divorce papers, and she withdrew her outstretched hand.

When Gu Ye saw Murong Xuewei, a complex look flashed in his eyes. He suppressed his pain and climbed in through the window.

Gu Ye walked weakly to his wife and asked in a low voice, "Xue Wei, do you really want a divorce?"

Murong Xuewei felt a pang of pain in her heart, but she still forced back her tears and said, "General, I'm sorry. I..."

Gu Ye interrupted her, "Why? What exactly went wrong between us?"

Murong Xuewei looked at her husband's pale face, her heart aching. But remembering Xiao Sining's threat, she could only harden her heart and say, "General, we are not suitable. I've thought it through these past few days, and we should..."

"Enough!" Gu Ye suddenly roared, then coughed. He gasped, "Xue Wei, look me in the eyes and tell me, do you really not love me anymore?"

Murong Xuewei burst into tears, but still forced herself to say, "I'm sorry, General. I..."

Just then, Gu Ye suddenly collapsed to the ground.

"General!" Murong Xuewei exclaimed and quickly helped him up.

Before Gu Ye lost consciousness, he tightly grasped Murong Xuewei's hand and weakly said, "Xuewei, don't lie to me... don't lie to yourself..."

Seeing her unconscious husband, Murong Xuewei could no longer control her emotions and burst into tears. She knew she couldn't deceive her own heart.

Just then, a cold voice came from behind, "What a touching scene."

Murong Xuewei turned around and saw Xiao Sining standing there with a cold smile.

Xiao Sining stepped forward, looking down at Murong Xuewei. "Murong Xuewei, didn't you say you wanted to divorce Gu Ye? What, are you having second thoughts now?"

Murong Xuewei wiped away her tears and said firmly, "Second Princess, I'm sorry, but I may have to retract my decision to divorce."

Xiao Sining sneered, "Do you think you can just take it back like that? Don't forget, you were the one who initiated the divorce."

Murong Xuewei stood up, looking directly into Xiao Sining's eyes. "That's because you threatened me! But now I understand, no matter what happens, I will not abandon the General."

A ruthless glint flashed in Xiao Sining's eyes. "Are you even willing to disregard Gu Ye's life?"

Murong Xuewei stubbornly looked up at Xiao Sining, "General's return to the capital this time was out of necessity. I believe the Emperor will not indiscriminately kill meritorious officials."

Xiao Sining burst into laughter as if she had heard a joke. "Murong Xuewei, should I call you stupid or naive? Since you're so confident, then I'll take Gu Ye with me. You can go ask my brother for him."

After Xiao Sining finished speaking, she waved her hand, and the guards behind her forcefully snatched the person away from Murong Xuewei.

Murong Xuewei watched helplessly as Gu Ye was taken away by the guards brought by Xiao Sining, her hands clenched into fists under her sleeves.

Xiao Wanning took Gu Ye back to the prison cell.

Xiao Sining stood at the prison gate, a complex light flickering in her eyes. She slowly pushed open the heavy iron door and stepped into the dark, damp cell. Gu Ye was bound by chains, yet he maintained his upright posture.

"General Gu," Xiao Sining said softly, "are you really unwilling to divorce and then marry me?"

Gu Ye looked up, his gaze sharp. "Princess, I have already answered this question."

Xiao Sining bit her lip, a flash of anger in her eyes, "You care that much about that Murong Xuewei? What's so great about her?"

"This has nothing to do with the princess," Gu Ye replied coldly.

Xiao Sining took a deep breath, suppressing her anger. "Gu Ye, you should understand that if you agree, I'll let you out immediately. Why suffer like this for a woman?"

Gu Ye was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, "Princess, I thank you for your kindness. But I will not betray my wife; please give up on my idea."

Xiao Sining's face instantly darkened. She turned abruptly and ordered the guards sharply, "Lock him in the deepest cell! No one is allowed to visit him!"

The guards immediately stepped forward and roughly dragged Gu Ye away. Xiao Sining stood there, her clenched fists trembling slightly with anger.

"Gu Ye, you'll regret this," she murmured, a ruthless glint in her eyes.

As night fell, Uncle Lin quietly sneaked into the prison. He skillfully avoided the guards and arrived at Gu Ye's cell.

"Young Master," Uncle Lin called softly.

Gu Ye slowly raised his head, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "Uncle Lin, what brings you here?"