The mistress has no feelings, why do you provoke her?

Emperor Wen collapsed onto the bed, his eyes filled with despair.

Throughout his life, he worked tirelessly day and night, devoting all his heart and soul to the nation.

He worked tirelessly day and night, exhausting all his energy, just so that the Southern Moon Kingdom could prosper and its people could live in peace and happiness.

He believed that his family members treated him with genuine sincerity.

Unexpectedly, his wife betrayed him from behind.

Even his most beloved son wished him dead.

Tears streamed down his clouded eyes, the last glimmer of light in Emperor Wen's eyes was extinguished, leaving only a deep sorrow.

He pointed at Eunuch Fu, pointed at Eunuch Fu, his voice weak and hoarse: "That's enough, that's enough, I don't hate you."

Even if Eunuch Fu betrayed him, he is now trapped on this bed.

Losing power and dignity is nothing more than prolonging one's life, merely a few more days of limbo.

Seeing Emperor Wen's appearance, the Empress felt truly pleased: "Your Majesty, if you don't hand over the Imperial Seal, you will suffer for another day. This world will eventually belong to Yin'er. Why are you so stubborn?"

Emperor Wen chuckled, but his laughter was full of bitterness and mockery.

He forced his weakened body to stand up, raised his head, and looked at the Empress with hatred in his eyes: "Even if the outcome is already decided, I will never compromise at your feet! In my life, I have no regrets towards the world or the people. The only ones I have wronged are you heartless wolves!"

Before he could finish his words, he started coughing violently again.

Upon seeing this, the Empress's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a chilling aura.

She coldly retorted, "Then I'll see how long you can hold out."

After saying that, she turned and left.

As the Empress left, Eunuch Fu took one last look at Emperor Wen before departing.

The gates of the Qiankun Palace closed once again.

Outside, Eunuch Fu's voice came: "Serve the Emperor carefully, and never let him take his own life, or the Empress will take your heads."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

In a short while, the palace doors opened silently and slowly.

A young eunuch walked in from outside the palace with small, quick steps, carrying food for Emperor Wen.

"Your Majesty, it's time for your meal." The young eunuch's voice was soft and respectful.

He carefully placed each dish on the table in front of Emperor Wen.

Emperor Wen didn't even glance at the exquisite food out of the corner of his eye. He simply opened his mouth slightly and said in an almost inaudible voice, "Take it all away."

"Your Majesty, you should still have some," the young eunuch said, slowly raising his head, a barely perceptible hint of wariness flashing in his eyes as he quickly looked towards the outside of the hall.

After confirming that no one was outside the hall, he hurriedly reached out and gently tugged at Emperor Wen's sleeve with his fingertips, lowering his voice and saying urgently, "Your Majesty, His Highness Prince Chu has ordered me to deliver a message to you, instructing you to protect yourself at all costs, as he will definitely rescue you."

Emperor Wen's previously dim eyes widened instantly, and he looked up at the little eunuch with shock and disbelief in his eyes.

It took him a long time to come to his senses and realize that this was not a dream.

It really was Xiao Ji who sent someone to deliver a message to him!

"Where is the King of Chu now?" Emperor Wen asked anxiously, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"Your Majesty, His Highness's army is almost at the capital. The Empress is so anxious because she is afraid that His Highness Prince Chu will attack the city."

"So Your Majesty, you must protect yourself!" Just as the little eunuch finished speaking, a sharp shout came from outside.

"What are you dawdling in there for? Get out here now!"

Upon hearing this, the young eunuch hurriedly and skillfully packed up the food box, then quickly gave Emperor Wen a wink.

Emperor Wen instantly understood and made sure the performance was thorough.

To avoid arousing suspicion, he grabbed one of the dishes and slammed it on the ground, shouting angrily, "Get out!"

The young eunuch quickly cooperated with the act, bowing and scraping, saying, "Yes, yes, this servant will get out of here right away."

Once outside the palace, the little eunuch wiped the soup off his face and said with a bitter expression, "What bad luck, I got splashed with soup."

The guards burst into laughter at the sight of the little eunuch's disheveled appearance.

"Look at us, we're like stray dogs, what are we still showing off for! Once His Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne, we brothers will finally be able to rise above our circumstances, and we'll be rich and powerful, and we'll never have to put up with that cowardly Prince Chu again!"

One of the guards, looking smug, patted his companion's shoulder forcefully as he spoke, his smile particularly triumphant.

"Exactly! In the military camp, we're not allowed to do this or that, we're restricted in every way, what fun is there? It's so much more comfortable following His Highness the Crown Prince, we get gold and silver treasures until our hands are sore, and even beauties are willingly offered to us, hahaha..."

Another guard chimed in, laughing so hard he was doubled over, almost spitting out saliva.

The young eunuch stood bowing to the side, listening to their words with a fawning smile on his face. He cautiously began to flatter them, saying, "Brothers, you look like you're destined for great wealth and status. When you become successful, please don't forget me!"

The guards were overjoyed to see the little eunuch's obsequious and ingratiating demeanor.

One of the guards waved his hand smugly and said, "Don't worry, when the good days come, you'll get your share of the benefits. We'll even promote you to the position of chief steward!"

"Thank you so much, brother! You are truly my great benefactor! If you could put in a good word for me with His Highness the Crown Prince, I would be eternally grateful and would be willing to go through fire and water for you!"

The young eunuch's voice trembled with excitement as he spoke, hurriedly pulling a handful of golden melon seeds from his robes and presenting them to the guards with both hands.

In an instant, the guards' eyes widened, a greedy glint in them as they stared intently at the golden melon seeds.

One of them, quick-witted and agile, snatched the golden melon seeds, weighed them in his hand for a few moments, and nodded with satisfaction: "Hey, you're pretty shrewd, kid! For the sake of these golden melon seeds, I'll give you a tip. His Highness the Crown Prince has been having a headache these past few days trying to catch the remnants of the Prince of Chu. If you can find those accomplices, you'll definitely be credited with a great service."

"Thank you for your guidance, brother. I am very grateful."

"Alright, alright, get out of here."

The young eunuch nodded and bowed, "Yes, yes, I'll go right away."

After saying that, he bent over and walked away.

Behind him came the unrestrained laughter of the guards. The little eunuch quickly left the Qiankun Palace. When he reached a secluded corner, he took out a bamboo tube from his pocket, placed it on a tree, and turned to leave.

A short while later, a pigeon flew in.

Upon seeing the bamboo tube, it picked it up and flew out of the palace, flapping its wings.