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"What request?" Gu Ye's voice turned cold.

"Your Majesty..." Xiao Sining suddenly knelt down, "Please, Your Majesty, grant me the title of Imperial Concubine."

There was dead silence in the hall.

"What did you say?" Gu Ye's voice was as cold as ice.

“Your Majesty,” Xiao Sining bowed her head, “I know the timing is wrong, but…” She raised her head, tears welling in her eyes, “I really…”

"Enough!" Gu Ye interrupted sharply, "Do you know how many people are suffering right now? And you're doing this at a time like this..."

"Your Majesty!" Xiao Sining suddenly cried out, "Are you going to just stand by and watch the people die?"

Gu Ye's expression was gloomy, and he remained silent.

Murong Xuewei looked at Gu Ye's tense profile and said softly, "Say yes."

Gu Ye turned his head abruptly: "Xue Wei!"

"The lives of the people are the most important." Murong Xuewei forced a smile. "At this moment, we have no other choice."

"No!" Gu Ye refused decisively. "I have my own way."

"Your Majesty," Prime Minister Su stepped forward, "time is of the essence; please reconsider."

Seeing the worried looks in the ministers' eyes, and then at Murong Xuewei's forced composure, Gu Ye's anger flared even more. He coldly looked at Xiao Sining: "Do you truly possess the ability to cure this poison?"

Xiao Sining nodded firmly: "I guarantee it with my life."

"Very well!" Gu Ye suddenly stood up. "Go and prepare the medicine. If it can truly cure this poison, I will give you an explanation."

A hint of joy flashed in Xiao Sining's eyes: "Thank you, Your Majesty! This humble woman will go and prepare immediately..."

"Wait," Gu Ye said coldly, "Zhang Jing, you keep a close eye on her. If she dares to try anything..."

"Yes!"

Watching Xiao Sining and Zhang Jing's departing figures, Murong Xuewei felt a mix of emotions. Gu Ye walked to her side and whispered, "Don't overthink it."

Murong Xuewei nodded, said nothing, and turned to leave.

Gu Ye watched Murong Xuewei's departing figure. Even though Murong Xuewei was right in front of him, he felt as if she were very far away from him.

In the imperial study late at night, candlelight flickered. Gu Ye was reviewing urgent reports from the border, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper. Murong Xuewei stood by the window, gazing at the dark horizon in the distance, her expression grave.

"The epidemic has spread to three towns along the border, causing countless deaths and injuries." Gu Ye put down the memorial in his hand, his voice tinged with weariness, "If this continues..."

Murong Xuewei turned around and looked at the man at the desk: "Any news from Xiao Sining?"

Gu Ye shook his head: "She said the prescription is nearing completion, but it will take some time to fully prepare the antidote."

“Time…” Murong Xuewei bit her lip, “but the people on the border can’t wait.”

Before the words were finished, a eunuch's voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, Princess Xiao Er requests an audience."

Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei exchanged a glance: "Announce."

Xiao Sining strode in, carrying a sandalwood box in her hands. Her expression was weary yet couldn't hide her joy: "Your Majesty, Sister Xuewei, the antidote has been prepared."

Murong Xuewei quickly stepped forward: "Really?"

Xiao Sining nodded, opened the box, and inside were dozens of neatly arranged porcelain bottles: "These are the first batch, and they've already been tested; they are indeed effective. However..." She paused, "the antidote's ingredients are extremely precious, and it will probably take some time before we can produce it in large quantities."

Just then, an announcement came from outside: "Your Majesty, Young Master Murong and his sister are requesting an audience outside the palace."

Murong Xuewei was taken aback: "Yu Xuan and Xue Yao are here?"

"Announce." Gu Ye stood up, his gaze falling on Murong Xuewei's face. He knew that these cousins ​​had a very deep bond with Murong Xuewei.

Before long, Murong Yuxuan and Murong Xueyao entered. Murong Yuxuan was dressed in a blue robe, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and an elegant demeanor; Murong Xueyao wore a light pink dress, with bright eyes and graceful manners.

"Your Majesty, we pay our respects." The two bowed.

"No need for formalities." Gu Ye nodded slightly. "I didn't know the young master had come..."

Murong Yuxuan straightened up: "Having heard of the plague outbreak on the border, I have come to volunteer to deliver medicine."

"No!" Murong Xuewei blurted out, "The border epidemic is dangerous; it's too risky for you to go."

Murong Yuxuan turned to her cousin, her eyes filled with determination: "Sister, I know you're worried. But the border is in grave danger, and someone needs to go immediately with medicine. I've been training in the martial world for many years and am familiar with the terrain; I'm the most suitable person to go."

Murong Xueyao stepped forward and said, "Sister, brother is right. Besides, I can go too. Although my medical skills are not as advanced as Princess Xiao's, I have some knowledge of medicine and can be of some help."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Sining glanced at the antidote in the box, then looked at Gu Ye: "Your Majesty, I believe Young Master Murong is right. Although this batch of antidote is not large, its efficacy is strong, and sending it will at least save some critically ill patients. Moreover, I can also give the prescription to the Crown Prince so that the border doctors can prepare the medicine according to the prescription."

Gu Ye pondered for a moment, then turned to Murong Xuewei: "What do you think?"

Murong Xuewei gazed at her cousins, feeling both touched and worried. She knew Yu Xuan and Xue Yao's personalities; since they had spoken up, they must have already devised a foolproof plan.

“Okay.” She finally nodded. “But you must promise me you’ll be careful.”

Seeing this, Gu Ye made a decision: "We will do as the Crown Prince says. I will send guards to escort you secretly and ensure your safety."

Murong Yuxuan clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will now prepare to depart."

Xiao Sining handed the medicine box to Murong Yuxuan and carefully explained how to use it. Murong Xuewei, on the other hand, held Murong Xueyao's hand and reminded her of things to be careful about on the way.

After the brother and sister took their leave, Murong Xuewei remained standing, gazing absently towards the palace gate. Gu Ye walked to her side and said softly, "Don't worry, I've already had Zhang Jing personally select elite troops to secretly follow us. Nothing will happen."

Murong Xuewei turned to look at him, forcing a smile. "I know. It's just..." Her voice choked slightly, "They've all grown up, and now they even have the responsibility to share the burdens of the world."

Gu Ye grasped her hand: "Doesn't this just prove that the Murong family has done a good job of raising their daughters?"

Tears welled up in Murong Xuewei's eyes. Yes, the regrets of the past life could finally be made up for in this one. She only wished for their safe journey and for the border epidemic to end soon.

As night deepened, the lights in the imperial study remained on. Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei awaited the arrival of the first batch of urgent reports from the border, while Xiao Sining returned to continue preparing the antidote. It was destined to be a sleepless night.

As dawn broke, a young eunuch rushed in: "Your Majesty, a report has arrived from the border..."

"The border epidemic has been brought under control, and the death toll has dropped significantly. The local doctors have already begun dispensing the medicine according to the prescription brought by Young Master Murong..."

Gu Ye put down the memorial in his hand and looked at Murong Xuewei standing in the hall, a smile unconsciously appearing on his lips. This was the first time he had seen her truly smile since Murong Yuxuan and Murong Xueyao left.

"That's wonderful." Murong Xuewei's eyes glistened with tears. "Yu Xuan and the others haven't let everyone down."

Gu Ye got up and walked to her side. Just as he was about to speak, hurried footsteps came from outside the hall.

"Your Majesty!" Xiao Sining strode in, bowed to Gu Ye, straightened up, and looked at him intently. "The border matter has been resolved. Does Your Majesty still remember your promise?"