The whole family is reborn, and their five-year-old child becomes the darling of the entire capital.

Mu Yunshang never imagined that would be the last time she saw Yu Xi.

Mu Yunshang lowered her gaze slightly, staring at the letter of divorce handed to her by the Emperor. A complex and indescribable emotion welled up within her.

She had almost no contact with the emperor, and at this moment she couldn't even clearly recall what his face looked like. However, their marriage remained one of mutual respect and courtesy.

But when she actually received the divorce papers, a secret, almost uncontrollable feeling of joy welled up inside her.

"This is what she got in exchange. After talking to you last time, she sensed that you had no intention of leaving, so she didn't take it. However, I think this might be exactly what you hoped for." Song Qiyuan gazed at her quietly, his tone as calm as still water.

"This is just to give you another option. If you have any thoughts of leaving the palace, I will do my best to help you achieve your wish."

Mu Yunshang lowered her eyes slightly and carefully reached out to pick up the divorce papers. "She really has..."

The word "death" weighed heavily on her heart, making it impossible for her to utter it easily.

Song Qiyuan nodded silently in response, his voice low and firm, "The Heze Desert is a place where once you step in, there is no way to survive. She went there to save Mu Yunchen."

Mu Yunshang's eyes lost their luster, becoming as empty and lifeless as two dry wells. She slowly closed her eyes, forcing herself not to let the tears in her eyes fall.

Song Qiyuan sat quietly to the side, waiting for her to recover from her grief. Although he was an emperor in name only, and real power had long since fallen into the hands of others, he would keep his promise to protect Mu Yunshang.

After a long wait, Mu Yunshang finally opened her eyes again, but a few crystal-clear tears still lingered in the corners of her eyes. Her voice was heavy as she asked, "Without my wealth, how long can the Yue Kingdom sustain itself?"

Song Qiyuan remained silent for a while, struggling with whether or not to tell her these things, but still replied, "The Yue Kingdom is now extremely corrupt. Yu Xi and Yun Chen have both disappeared, and Yunnan has injured her right arm. With supplies running out, the Yue Kingdom is on the verge of collapse."

Mu Yunshang gazed silently at Song Qiyuan, and when she heard him mention the word "Yunnan," she noticed a subtle change in his expression.

She was a thoughtful and observant person, having spent many years navigating the treacherous harem, and possessed a keen insight into the subtle fluctuations in other people's emotions.

She always felt it was related to a memory she had forgotten.

"Rest assured, both Yunnan and Yu Xi have requested permission from me before that if Yue Kingdom falls, your safety will be ensured first." Song Qiyuan's voice was calm, but it carried a serious tone.

"Me?" Mu Yunshang was somewhat surprised. They...

"Is that what they say in Yunnan too?" Mu Yunshang asked, puzzled.

"Yes, she traded her military merits for your safety and well-being."

Mu Yunshang looked at him with some surprise.

She originally thought that since she hadn't seen Yunnan when the Mu family had gotten into trouble last time, Yunnan would be angry and wouldn't want to see her again.

She never imagined that Yunnan would exchange her military achievements for her well-being.

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When Yunchao was in trouble, Nasha and Yue Kingdom completely broke their treaty.

The two countries were at war.

Mu Yunshang was taken to a safe place overnight.

She knew that the Moon Kingdom had fallen.

She had the opportunity to leave Yunnan, but she said, "I am a general, how can I be afraid of death?"

"As long as there is one person in the Moon Kingdom, I will protect them until the very last moment."

"It has nothing to do with anyone."

"Only my heart is like this."

She is clearly the daughter of a military family.

How could she be afraid of death?

Is one person merely clinging to life?

What a cruel punishment...

Xie Yaochuan watched helplessly as she fell from the city wall just like in his previous life, his outstretched hand futilely piercing through her body.

He couldn't help but reveal a bitter and mocking smile, his heart filled with endless sorrow and helplessness.

He walked slowly toward Yunshang with heavy steps, finally kneeling down and gazing silently at her lifeless face.

With trembling fingers, I gently stroked her cheek, trying to feel her last bit of warmth, but all I found was emptiness and coldness.

Looking at the shocking bloodstains on her face, Xie Yaochuan felt as if his heart was being torn apart, and tears blurred his vision.

He wanted to hug her, but his arms passed right through her body, as if there was an insurmountable chasm between them.

How terrified and helpless she must be in this reborn life?

Yunshang should have been an innocent and spoiled young girl.

She hides her true self beneath the flawless facade of a well-bred lady in the eyes of others, binding herself with countless rules and etiquette, all to maintain the family's reputation and status.

Xie Yaochuan recalled the little Yunshang who cautiously avoided him and dared not acknowledge him.

She peeked out from the side to watch him, and then tried to arrange for her younger brother to take care of him.

Whenever he visited the Mu residence, she would always make up all sorts of excuses to avoid him, but she couldn't help but secretly watch his every move from the shadows.

And there was the way she always pretended to be ill at palace banquets, even after she lost her memory, she was always eager to avoid them.

My heart skipped a beat, and I felt a sharp pain.

These little things pierced Xie Yaochuan's heart like knives.

He simply couldn't imagine the torment and suffering Yunshang had endured during that long period of time.

Xie Yaochuan, his eyes red-rimmed, looked at Yunshang, who had her eyes closed, and chuckled softly, "Sister, why would you think you'd be a burden to me?"

"Zixun has never, ever felt that his sister is a burden. Why doesn't your sister trust Zixun a little more?"

He finally understood why Mu Yunchao, the head of the aristocratic young masters, had taken the initiative to talk to him when the Xie family was in trouble.

Now I understand why he felt a pang of sorrow when he first met Yunshang.

Sigh, this world is so perfect.

And then I sigh at the impermanence of life.

Xie Yaochuan looked at the divorce papers that had fallen beside her.

Before him, it transformed into the divorce agreement between him and Mu Yunshang from their first life.

Xie Yaochuan reached out and touched it; unlike before, he actually touched it.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze falling on the fingerprint Mu Yunshang had pressed on the divorce papers and the name she had signed herself.

Every word, every mark, pierced his heart. Xie Yaochuan gritted his teeth, suppressing his inner pain, and carefully tore the divorce papers to shreds, bit by bit.

Then, he suddenly raised his hand and scattered the scraps of paper into the air, letting them drift away in the wind.

"Sister, you're tired, aren't you?"

"It's alright, in this life I'll protect you."

Xie Yaochuan looked at her intently, his eyes filled with affection, gazing tenderly at her tightly closed eyes.