Chapter 1605

He did not expect Li Yue to say such words at this moment.

After hesitating for a moment, he slowly said casually: "My lord, Lord Chenxi, what are you saying? These soldiers fought to protect everyone; there is simply no question of them being wronged!"

Hearing the soldier speak thus, Li Yue could not help but shake his head, then sighed and said: "To some extent, I am the root cause of all this. If it were not for me, how could these soldiers have died?"

As Li Yue spoke, a sense of self-reproach arose in his heart.

Seeing Li Yue's expression, that soldier's heart was also somewhat shaken.

Immediately, he hurriedly offered comfort, saying: "My lord, Lord Chenxi, please do not overthink things. You have done very well; none of this can be blamed on you!"

Hearing the soldier's comfort, Li Yue said no more, but stood quietly in place, gazing at the scene before him.

After watching for a while, Li Yue spoke: "Very well, let us walk forward!"

"Yes!" Seeing Li Yue finally speak, that soldier could not help but breathe a long sigh of relief, then led Li Yue toward the summit of Shanfeng.

Soon, a massive tombstone appeared before them.

Written upon it was the name of Princess Feifeng.

Li Yue glanced at the inscription on the tombstone, then could not help but sigh, speaking softly: "If only I had returned sooner back then, perhaps Princess Feifeng would not have fallen, and you would not have had to endure so much suffering."

As Li Yue spoke, his tone was filled with deep regret.

Hearing Li Yue's words, the soldier beside him could not help but have a flash of pain in his eyes.

Then, suppressing the grief in his heart, he looked at the name of Princess Feifeng on the tombstone and said: "My lord, Lord Chenxi, please do not be too sorrowful. I am certain that my lord, Princess Feifeng, would not wish to see such a scene."

Hearing that soldier's words, Li Yue said no more, but knelt directly before the tombstone, saying aloud: "Princess Feifeng, I know I was useless, unable to save you. I am sorry to you. I..."

As he spoke the final words, Li Yue's eyes became somewhat moist; then he bowed his head again with a loud thud, continuing to say: "My lord, Princess Feifeng, rest assured. I will not let your death be in vain. I will make all the demons who participated in the battle pay the price!"

As he spoke, Li Yue's face turned extremely cold, his fists clenched tightly, as if already issuing an order for certain death.

Hearing Li Yue speak thus, that soldier was stunned.

He did not know what Li Yue was thinking in his heart, nor what Li Yue truly intended to do; in any case, he must first let Li Yue rest properly.

Thinking this, the soldier spoke: "My lord, Lord Chenxi, I see your complexion seems very poor; perhaps you should rest properly first before doing anything else."

"No, I am not tired." Hearing the soldier's words, Li Yue shook his head, then glanced at the soldier and said calmly: "I wish to sit here for a while. You may return first."

Hearing Li Yue's words, the soldier was startled, clearly not understanding why Li Yue suddenly asked him to return; however, he dared not leave, so he could only stand silently at his post, guarding Li Yue.

And Li Yue, at this very moment, sat cross-legged on the ground, his gaze fixed fiercely ahead, as if, at this moment, the scene of him scolding Princess Feifeng for drinking had appeared once more in his mind.

Thinking of Princess Feifeng's appearance, Li Yue's heart was filled with unspeakable sorrow.

Had he known she would sacrifice herself, perhaps on that last drink, Li Yue would not have said much.

But the world has no "what ifs," nor can there be a pill of regret.

Thinking this, he could not help but clench his fists, his eyes narrowing slightly.

A cold smile appeared on the corner of his lips. Then he drew a small wine flask from his bosom, poured out a cup of wine, and tilted his head to gulp the entire cup down, not a single drop remaining.

After finishing the wine, he then poured every last drop from the remaining flask onto the ground; instantly, a layer of dust was kicked up.

After completing all this, Li Yue slowly exhaled a turbid breath.

Then, without uttering a word, he sat quietly, as if lost in deep thought.

Seeing Li Yue thus, the soldier did not know what to say; he also felt somewhat worried about Li Yue.

However, he dared not ask more, so he could only wait quietly nearby, waiting for Li Yue to clear his thoughts.

On this side, Li Yue did not know how long he had sat, nor how much time had passed, until the sky gradually grew dark.

Only then did Li Yue slowly rise to his feet; he turned around to look at the soldier behind him, then spoke: "Return now; I am fine."

Hearing Li Yue's words, the soldier could not help but breathe a sigh of relief; then he nodded and said: "Yes, my lord, Lord Chenxi!"

Having spoken, that soldier hurriedly ran to Li Yue's side and supported him carefully, as if fearing Li Yue might fall.

Then, accompanied by that soldier, Li Yue returned to the room where he had stayed before.

Along the way, Li Yue's mood was exceptionally heavy, his expression gloomy and displeased.

Upon returning to the room, Li Yue said to the soldier: "Today has troubled you. Thank you for accompanying me for so long."

"Where, where! It is my honor to accompany my lord." Hearing Li Yue's words, the soldier hurriedly bowed and said.

Seeing his manner, Li Yue nodded casually, then said: "You have worked hard all day today; return early to rest."

"Yes, my lord, Lord Chenxi!" Hearing Li Yue's words, the soldier respectfully spoke once, then withdrew and helped Li Yue close the door.

Watching the door close, a complex expression flickered in Li Yue's gaze; then he slowly walked to the bedside.