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Rong'er thought to himself, ”Looking at Ruo Lan's disappointed expression, I wanted to run outside and drag Xuan Ye in front of her. I didn't expect that Yin Zhong was sick and the emperor was going back to the palace. No matter what, I have to find a way to see the emperor. No matter what, I have to make Ruo Lan not so disappointed …”

At the end of May, the Manchu troops had captured Raksha, and the city of Yaksha had been taken back. Xuan Ye was very pleased, and celebrated with Prince Kung leading the civil and military officials, which was also a sign of his diplomatic determination. Perhaps some ministers thought that the great city of Yaksha, a small town in the Great Qing Dynasty, should be so popular, but he insisted that Raksha should not be able to rule the country for a long time. As for how to deal with the outsider, Xuan Ye believed that ”one can only subdue his heart and not his power by touching the foreign ways.” Di Yuetong's comment: This view is really the tradition of the Chinese nation, and even today's foreign policy has not changed. Zhang therefore ordered his personal guards, Guan Bao and the others, to accompany him to Yaksha. When they saw Raksha, they expressed their intention. Xuan Ye wanted him to be kind enough to rule the world, never slaying anyone, to confront the enemy and persuade him to surrender, and if he surrendered, to spare a single person and let him return to his homeland.

With this good news, Xuan Ye continued his journey northwards. Two days later, however, he received news from the palace that Fourth Brother Yin had suddenly contracted malaria and was suffering from a severe illness. The empress dowager was very worried that the palace was no longer in danger, so what would happen if there were any more mishaps?

When Imperial Noble Concubine Yi and Imperial Concubine De heard that Yin Zheng was seriously ill and had no intention to accompany Jun Bei Xun, they begged Xuan Ye to allow them to return immediately. Yin Zhi was brought along by Imperial Noble Concubine Yi, and of course, there was a lot of affection between them, and Imperial Concubine De had just lost a son, so she was unable to bear the pain of another child. Naturally, Xuan Ye was very anxious, so he decided to personally send his two concubines back to the palace.

At the same time, in Yi Kun Palace, Ruo Lan suddenly came to her senses. She looked at Rong'er, who was leaning against the bed with her eyes closed, and softly said, ”Big sister Rong …”

Rong'er was just a little tired and didn't sleep. When she heard Ruo Lan calling her, she immediately opened her eyes and looked at her with pleasant surprise. ”Ruo Lan, are you conscious? Can you talk now? ”

Ruo Lan's face was still pale. She revealed a faint smile. ”Although I'm still hazy, I know that elder sister Rong has always taken care of me. Thank you for your hard work.”

”No …” I should take care of you. I will forever remember how you treated me back then when you were first promoted to the title of Little Lord. You treated me like a big sister and I will forever be your big sister. ” Rong'er was moved, he held onto Ruo Lan's hand and suddenly thought, ”Ruo Lan, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere? I'll call the royal doctor over for you right now. ”

Rong'er said as he got up to call for the imperial physician, but he felt Ruo Lan gently holding his hand, looking at Ruo Lan. Ruo Lan's expression was a little bitter, ”Big sister, I feel like my entire body is in pain, I can't move anymore, I'm a cripple, right? Am I dying? ”

”No …” What did you say? ”You won't die, don't you think you're already awake?!” Rong'er hurriedly cut her off.

”Elder sister, sixth brother, he …” Rowland asked, a little worried.

Rong'er hesitated for a moment, but still told Ruo Lan the truth. ”Yin...” ”He's dead …”

Ruo Lan looked very tired. Her expression was bitter as she whispered, ”I couldn't save him. I should have caught him.”

”Ruo Lan, you have just woken up, don't say anything. You have done your best, and you don't care about your own life. Your character is truly noble.” Rong'er whispered, afraid that Roland would think too much.