The Emperor's face darkened. How did that fool barge in here? Actually, he knew Ye Wuchen wasn't really a fool. His intelligence was just stuck at the level of a six-year-old, but for an adult to have such intelligence, wasn't that being an idiot?
"Let him in," the Emperor said in a low voice.
Suddenly, a figure rushed in. When he saw Mu Ruyue safe and sound, he breathed a quiet sigh of relief and then broke into a brilliant smile.
"My wife, I will protect you."
The young man's face shone with a sunny smile, his eyes as clean and clear as a child's, making one instinctively believe his words.
"Wuchen, let's go home." Mu Ruyue gently held the young man's hand, smiling brightly.
For some reason, when she looked into the young man's pure eyes, her heart calmed down. If she had to marry in this otherworldly realm, she would rather marry the simple and naive Ye Wuchen.
Being by his side made her heart feel peaceful and serene, a feeling she had never experienced in her past life...
Even Mu Ruyue did not know why she felt this way.
At their first meeting, he said, "Sister, you smell nice." Back then, his voice was clean and pure, without a trace of impurity, reminding her of her little brother from her past life. But she ultimately understood that this young man was not him.
The second time, she saw a group of princes bullying him, his thin and helpless form still lingering in her mind, and it was then that she discovered the hideous scars on his body.
Those scars were extremely ugly, caused by poison. This poison was incredibly domineering, subjecting him to inhuman torture every moonless night.
Orphaned early and poisoned, this young man evoked much compassion...
But that was all.
Ye Wuchen smiled, his handsome visage radiating brilliance. At that moment, he seemed like a mesmerizing charmer, his every move exuding elegance.
"Alright, let's go home."
Yes, they were going home...
"Stop!" The Emperor slammed his hand on the table with a loud crack, shouting angrily, "Who allowed you to leave? Without my decree, let's see who dares to leave this place!"
Mu Ruyue smiled. This Emperor of the Purple Moon Country, he was truly a foolish sovereign.
How had he managed to hold onto the throne for over twenty years?
"I am leaving; no one can stop me!" Mu Ruyue looked at the Emperor without fear, her stunning face icy cold.
Her words made the Emperor tremble with rage, murderous intent flashing in his eyes. If this woman couldn't be used by him, he had to eliminate her. No way could she stay with Ye Wuchen.
How ridiculous that the Emperor's own decree led to this regretful moment...
No one noticed the unusual gleam that flickered in Ye Wuchen's pure eyes. At this critical moment, a eunuch rushed in from outside.
"Your Majesty, there is a grave situation, the treasury is on fire, and everyone is trying to extinguish it."
"What?" The Emperor shot to his feet. The treasury contained not only many treasures but also priceless jewels that could not be bought with money.
Why had the treasury suddenly caught fire?
No, he couldn't wait here; he had to see the situation for himself...
"Lead the way at once. I must go personally." The Emperor, no longer concerned with Mu Ruyue and Ye Wuchen, hurriedly led a group towards the treasury.