Xiaoxiao.

Ying Yue's face was full of worry, her eyes following Wu Ren's figure closely, her heart already in her throat.

Kuang Zheng, on the other hand, remained calm and composed. He turned around and gave Ying Yue a reassuring look, indicating that she didn't need to worry too much.

Then, he moved slightly closer to Ying Yue and lowered his voice, saying, "Don't worry too much about him. He's been holding back for so many years. Although he's been by our side these past few days, because of our special relationship, there are many things he finds difficult to confide in you, and he even hesitates to talk to me. But one thing I know very well—he's actually fallen in love with you long ago!"

When he noticed Ying Yue's increasingly tense gaze, Kuang Zheng couldn't help but smile slightly and gently tap her forehead.

He gently comforted her, "Silly girl! Of course I know! Don't be so anxious. I know you've never had any special feelings for him, and I also understand that you've already seen through his deep, hidden love for you."

Moreover, as far as I know, although Wu Ren is devoted to you, he has been doing his utmost to suppress his feelings and has tried every means to bury this affection deep within himself, so that no one will notice. That is why I feel so sorry for him; he has had a much harder life than we have all these years…”

Even if we are in trouble and the road ahead is difficult, at least we still have each other to rely on and accompany each other.

Whenever I suffer setbacks or feel down, I can always get warm comfort and endless strength from the other person.

However, he was different from us; he was alone from beginning to end.

Although he had always presented himself as vibrant and positive as the bright sunshine, his deep eyes could never conceal his true feelings.

After all, we've known each other for so long and been through so much together.

What was his state before he received that mysterious inheritance, and what changes occurred afterward? Can't we possibly understand all of this?

As Kuang Zheng looked up at the vast sky, a wave of emotion welled up in his heart, and endless sighs surged into his mind.

He then added, "There is another person who has endured far more hardship and toil than him."

Kuang Zheng gazed intently at Ying Yue's beautiful face and continued with deep affection, "That person is you! My dear."

Upon hearing this, Ying Yue felt an indescribable sense of happiness welling up inside her.

She realized that everything she had silently given was finally appreciated and cherished. Isn't happiness about being valued and cared for? At this moment, happiness nourished her heart like a long-awaited rain after a drought.

That's why, no matter how much hardship and suffering she experienced, she didn't feel the slightest bit of bitterness or pain.

At this moment, being gazed upon by her beloved with such tender and gentle eyes, Ying Yue couldn't help but feel her cheeks burning, blushing shyly like a ripe apple.

She lowered her head slightly, twisted her body with a hint of coquettishness, and murmured softly, "Oh dear, I'm hardly tired at all..."

However, Kuang Zheng retorted earnestly, "Over the years, you have been the hardest working person."

I'm not a very emotional person; my emotions fluctuate a lot.

Wu Ren, on the other hand, often becomes impatient due to the immense psychological pressure he is under.

But whenever we experience negative emotions, you are always the first to rush forward without hesitation to offer comfort and support.

But don't you yourself bear the same psychological burden? You just choose to bury all your pain deep in your heart and silently bear it alone.

So, you're the one who's worked the hardest, you silly girl!

“Compared to us, you are under more psychological pressure because you have parents and relatives. They are all your concerns that you cannot let go of, while we only have ourselves. So you have suffered, silly!” Kuang Zheng said with pity, as if he were holding a precious work of art.

Although Ying Yue never mentioned her family, how could a loving person not miss her own parents?

They say the imperial family is the most ruthless, but no matter what, they are still blood relatives!

What parent in the world doesn't love their child? What child doesn't love their parents?

Some people, however, have exhausted their last bit of strength due to the pressures of life. They bear the heavy burden of their families with both hands, and are temporarily unable to offer a hug.

Although Ying Ao was the ruler of a country, he did not have material pressures.

But while the view from the summit is breathtaking, the pressure one has to endure is unimaginable for most people.

Every aspect of the empire needs to be taken care of, and the interests of various interest groups must be considered.

An empire is a vast arena of interests, and regardless of their motives, officials at all levels ultimately seek only personal gain.

The greatest desire of corrupt officials is naturally to indulge in extravagance and endless greed.

What capable and efficient officials pursue is "the impartiality of heaven and earth"!

They regard the needs of the people as their lifelong pursuit, truly implement the principle of "establishing a life for the people" in their daily work, and put their original aspirations into practice with their actions.

Corrupt officials must be arrested, while capable and competent officials should be placed in higher positions.

The empire has more than a million officials. Just the screening process alone would require a tremendous amount of time and effort.

This is just one aspect of the Ministry of Personnel's work, and the Ministry of Personnel is only one of the six ministries of the empire...

Besides the imperial court, there were also members of the royal family, the harem, and so on.

All of this requires a lot of energy and time. Ordinary people can only imagine the emperor's luxurious enjoyment, but never the emperor's hardships.

The vast majority of emperors were very hardworking and diligent; only a very small number were licentious.

Because the complex affairs of state had exhausted Ying Ao's time and energy, the time left for Ying Yue and the other princes and princesses was very limited.

Because it is unattainable, it is all the more important.

Therefore, Ying Yue has always cared a lot about family ties, but due to the inheritance within her body, she has to be separated from her family for many years.

This was especially true for this trip to the wilderness.

This time, she didn't even have time to say goodbye to her family, and this departure might very well be a final farewell...

I didn't even have a chance to say goodbye!

How cruel is it that you will never see your family again?

But she never said a word, and didn't even dare to shed a tear in secret.

How much pain she must be going through...

Fortunately, there was someone by her side who always cared for her and felt sorry for her...

This gave her immense warmth and motivation; hearing her lover's whispers, her heart melted at that moment.

Ying Yue's face was filled with a happy and content smile. Her bright, autumn-water-like eyes sparkled with a gentle light as she whispered with joy, "Zheng Ge'er, you must always remember that no matter when or where, you are never alone! Because I will always be by your side in this world. No matter what hardships and storms we may encounter in the future, I will steadfastly stay by your side, never leaving you, and always accompanying you on your journey."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ying Yue could no longer suppress the surging emotions in her heart. Like a light butterfly, she flew into Kuang Zheng's broad and warm embrace.

Just then, in the woods not far away, Wu Ren was engaged in a thrilling battle with the enemy. He was agile and his moves were fierce, each one containing boundless power and exquisite skill.

In stark contrast, Kuang Zheng and Ying Yue, standing to the side, seemed to be in another world, surrounded by warmth and love.

They embraced tightly, feeling each other's heartbeats and breaths, and time seemed to stand still. A gentle breeze stirred, lifting a few strands of hair from Ying Yue's forehead, and also stirring the strings of Kuang Zheng's heart, already overflowing with love...