Chapter 1649 -1642: His Gentleness, Withstands All Hardships

Without Su Yingxue, would he only wield the blade against himself?

Without Su Yingxue, would he choose not to live anymore?

“Then what about me? Husband, will I ever have the chance to wait for you again in this life?” Yue Lian sobbed uncontrollably as she leaned on Zi Wei’s shoulder.

She was no longer greedy, never daring to hope for his love… But why did he protect Su Yingxue with such resolute determination?

“No—”

The man let out a low, guttural cry as he struggled.

Su Yingxue’s eyes widened in shock, “Zi… Zi Wei?”

“Husband! He’s awake! Zi Wei is awake!”

Su Yingxue jumped for joy. She hadn’t expected Yue Lian’s method to truly work—she entered his dream to save him, and he truly woke up!

Chu Yihan furrowed his brows and remained silent. Zi Wei waking up was a good thing.

But it also brought trouble.

“Watch over them, tend to their wounds. I need to step out for a moment.”

Chu Yihan gently patted Su Yingxue’s shoulder, his gaze tender as he reminded her.

“Alright, I’ll take care of things here.” Su Yingxue nodded.

She clasped Zi Wei’s shoulders tightly, her eyes stinging with unshed tears. “Zi Wei, you’re finally awake. If you hadn’t, I wouldn’t have been able to rest in peace for the rest of my life!”

Zi Wei had protected her for so long. If she couldn’t save Zi Wei, it would have haunted her forever!

Zi Wei’s expression was blank, clearly still disoriented from the dream. Yet, as he gripped Su Yingxue’s wrist tightly and confirmed her safety, he breathed a long sigh of relief.

Su Yingxue brought over a bowl of medicine, smiling brightly. “Zi Wei, don’t worry. It was just a nightmare. Now that you’re awake, everything is fine. Quickly, drink your medicine, eat something, and I’ll go check on Yue Lian!”

Zi Wei obediently took his medicine and ate, his gaze constantly tracking her movements.

Through Su Yingxue’s silhouette, he caught sight of the woman lying on another bed in the same room.

Yue Lian.

It was her who had entered his dream to save him.

A wave of indescribable emotions surged within Zi Wei.

Su Yingxue noticed Yue Lian waking up with the same disoriented look as Zi Wei’s. She checked her pulse, fed her medicine, and shared a meal with her. She, Chu Yihan, and Zi Wei seemed unharmed.

She assumed Yue Lian would recover like the rest of them after some rest.

But the night passed, and Su Yingxue discovered something alarmingly unusual about Yue Lian’s condition.

“Sister Rong Sheng, come quickly and take a look!”

Su Yingxue pulled Rong Sheng over to examine Yue Lian.

After checking Yue Lian’s pulse, Rong Sheng had Su Yingxue bring her to the medical laboratory for some tests.

In the end, Rong Sheng concluded, “Her brain has suffered severe damage, which may lead to functional decline, cognitive regression…”

But there was another sentence Rong Sheng withheld, pursing her lips tightly.

Beside her, Zi Wei stared intently. “What do you mean?”

After consulting with Rong Sheng, Su Yingxue confirmed the diagnosis. Struggling with her words, she explained to Zi Wei, “It means… her brain problems might cause her to forget things, regress intellectually, and behave like a child—no longer normal.”

This was already a critically severe issue!

“Why?” Zi Wei fixed his gaze on Su Yingxue, unfamiliar with medical terms yet fully aware that his master was a genius doctor—capable of curing anything!

“The nightmare born of the Demon Eye is a curse beyond salvation. But as you mentioned, Yue Lian entered the dream to save you, which may have been tied to her pact with the Demon Eye.” Su Yingxue bit her lip, considering interrogation of the Demon Eye once more.

However, Chu Yihan entered, emanating an icy chill, and spoke in a deep voice, “The Demon Eye is gone—he escaped.”

In just one night, he had vanished without a trace.

Throughout Yungui City, despite Chu Yifeng mobilizing an extensive force, not even the slightest clue of his whereabouts was uncovered.

He had fled—or perhaps, been taken away by someone stronger.

“Then won’t he continue to harm the world in the future?”

Su Yingxue gritted her teeth in fury. “Damn it, Chu Yifeng should’ve killed him outright back then!”

By leaving him alive till now, how much trouble had accumulated?

Rong Sheng’s lashes lowered slightly. All these years, she hadn’t even known about the Demon Eye’s existence; only Ah Hong and Chu Yifeng were aware.

She couldn’t fathom why Chu Yifeng chose merely to confine the Demon Eye. Knowing he was a scourge, why hadn’t he decisively ended him?

Zi Wei sat beside Yue Lian, watching her dazed expressions. His gaze mirrored hers—vacant and lost.

Su Yingxue stayed by their side, caring for both of them. Yue Lian now required constant assistance with daily tasks. At times she spoke, while at others her childlike, timid gaze revealed vulnerability—needing company and reassurance.

“Who is she?” Yue Lian leaned shyly against Zi Wei, pointing at Su Yingxue.

Su Yingxue patiently explained once more, “Yue Lian, I am a doctor and also Empress Su Yingxue.”

“Oh.” Yue Lian nodded, snuggling back into Zi Wei’s embrace.

Her trust in Zi Wei was inherently pure and unshakable.

Though Zi Wei said little, she adored leaning against him.

Zi Wei never pushed her away. For her sake, he would willingly take actions he had never considered before.

For instance, feeding her, walking her into the courtyard for sunlight, or showing her things she used to create.

Yue Lian’s talent for invention had surpassed the ordinary even as a child. Despite her severe brain injury, she could still tinker with her mechanisms, adding intricate touches.

Yet Su Yingxue watched her childlike demeanor with a pang of sorrow.

In the courtyard, Zi Wei stayed beside Yue Lian while Su Yingxue quietly stood under the veranda, wiping tears.

A male hand rested against her cheek, fingers softly wiping away her tears. “Don’t cry. What’s done is done. Tears won’t restore her to wholeness.”

“But this is my debt to them as a couple…”

Su Yingxue raised her teary, delicate face upward. Her stunning visage bore streaks of sorrowful tears. “I once owed Zi Wei, who protected me countless times. And now Yue Lian, who sacrificed her mind to save him—they might live happily together.”

If Zi Wei were to stay in Lingnan with Yue Lian, their family of three might find joy, just as she did with Chu Yihan and Heng’er.

“No, life has its own path. If happiness awaited him, he wouldn’t have crossed yours. Everything is destined by cause and effect.” Chu Yihan held her close, patting her back gently, his voice rich and consoling.

“If you feel guilty, I’ll join you in sending them to Lingnan,” Chu Yihan said, understanding Su Yingxue’s thoughts before she voiced them.

Su Yingxue’s eyes widened in surprise. “But aren’t you planning to return to Jiang Du City? Heng’er is still in Jiang Du, and Chu Yifeng…”

Surely Chu Yihan would prioritize his son and brother?

She had hesitated to bring up her wish to escort Zi Wei and Yue Lian back to Lingnan because of this.

“Chu Yifeng is beyond reason. I can’t control him. As for Jiang Du… Heng’er’s letters say Jinling is by his side. Jiang Du is peaceful, and neither of us need to worry.” Chu Yihan lowered his head and pressed a warm kiss to her forehead.

His tenderness was enough to withstand all the world’s suffering.

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