The night is as quiet as a deep pool. Only the occasional ringing of insects can make people realize the passage of time.
Jiang Ni had a nightmare again.
In the dream, there are endless fires that dye half of the sky red, and the sound of shouts, screams, and the sound of weapons colliding, intertwining into a music of death. The towering palace collapsed in the flames, and the familiar relatives fell in the pool of blood. She watched her father and mother die by knives, but she was powerless and could only cry heart-wrenchingly.
“No–!” Jiang Ni sat up suddenly from the bed, his whole body soaked in cold sweat, and his chest was undulating violently, as if he was about to suffocate.
The moonlight shone through the window frame and sprinkled on her pale face, making her look even more haggard. Her hands tightly grasped the bedding, her knuckles turned white, her body trembled slightly, and her eyes were filled with fear and confusion.
“Have you had a nightmare again?”
A gentle voice sounded in my ears, with a hint of concern, and a warm big hand gently stroked her back and slowly slapped, as if comforting a frightened little beast.
Xu Fengzhe had arrived at the bed at some point, his eyes full of heartache. He did not light the light, and with the faint moonlight, he could clearly see the fear and helplessness in Jiang Ni’s eyes.
Jiang Ni didn’t say anything, but just nodded slightly, buried his head in Xu Fengzhe’s arms, and hugged him tightly, as if only in this way could he find a sense of security.
Xu Fengzhe gently hugged her, put his chin on her head, and said softly: “It’s okay, it’s all over, I’m here.”
His voice was very light and soft, but it carried a reassuring force, like the spring breeze, brushing away the haze in Jiang Ni’s heart.
Jiang Ni’s emotions gradually calmed down, but the doubts and confusion in his heart became stronger and stronger.
“Brother Fengzhe, who am I?” Jiang Ni’s voice was very low, with a hint of trembling, “Who are my parents? Xi Chu… Why did the country fall?”
She mustered up the courage and finally asked the question that had always been in her heart. She longs to know the truth, even if the truth is cruel.
Xu Fengzhe was silent for a moment. He knew that this day would come sooner or later. He sighed softly and said, “Jiang Ni, do you believe me?”
“Yes.” Jiang Ni nodded without hesitation.
“Okay.” Xu Fengzhe’s eyes became firmer, “I will help you find out everything and give you an explanation.”
He promised that he would use all the power of the Northern Liang Palace to investigate Jiang Ni’s life experience, reveal the truth about the fall of Western Chu, and avenge her.
In the next few days, Xu Fengzhe began to secretly investigate Jiang Ni’s life experience and the history of the fall of Western Chu. He mobilized the most elite intelligence personnel in the Northern Liang Palace, consulted a large number of historical documents, visited many insiders, and even used some forces hidden in the dark.
The investigation process was not smooth. Many years have passed since the fall of Western Chu, and many clues have been found.It’s broken, and trying to find out the truth is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
But Xu Fengzhe did not give up. He firmly believed that as long as he persisted, he would definitely find the answer.
Hard work pays off. After a period of investigation, Xu Fengzhe finally discovered some clues. He discovered that Jiang Ni’s life experience may be related to a mysterious remnant of Western Chu.
This group of remains disappeared after the fall of Western Chu country, and hid their whereabouts. They were mysterious and few people knew about their existence.
A legend about the remnants of Western Chu is circulating among the people of Northern Liang, saying that they have powerful power and mysterious treasures and have been secretly planning to restore the country.
Xu Fengzhe told Jiang Ni the results of the investigation. After hearing this, Jiang Ni was shocked and confused, and at the same time, a glimmer of hope was ignited.
“The remnants of Western Chu… am I their descendants?” Jiang Ni murmured to himself, his eyes full of complex emotions.
“It’s just that there is this possibility, and it’s not certain.” Xu Fengzhe said, “But this is at least a clue, and we can continue to investigate along this clue.”
He decided to go to investigate the whereabouts of the remnants of Western Chu in person. He had a premonition that finding the remnants of Western Chu might solve the mystery of Jiang Ni’s life experience and find clues to the restoration of Western Chu.
“I’ll go with you.” Jiang Ni said without hesitation.
She didn’t want to hide behind Xu Fengzhe anymore. She wanted to face it with him and find the truth together.
Xu Fengzhe looked at Jiang Ni’s firm eyes and nodded.
The two simply packed up their luggage and set off in secret to the legendary retreat of the remnants of Western Chu.
They don’t know what kinds of dangers and challenges they will encounter along the way.
Not long after they left the Beiliang Palace, a group of mysterious men in black targeted them.
These people are agile and well-trained, and are obviously not ordinary people in the world.
“Follow up, don’t alert the snake.” The man in black whispered, “Wait for the right time before taking action.”
The man in black followed Xu Fengzhe and Jiang Ni quietly, waiting for an opportunity to move like a ghost.
Xu Fengzhe and Jiang Ni didn’t know that they had been targeted, so they rushed toward their destination.
In the evening, the two came to a wilderness.
“Let’s rest here tonight.” Xu Fengzhe said.
He found a place to be leeward and set up a bonfire.
Jiang Ni sat by the bonfire, looking at the beating flames, his eyes a little confused.
“Brother Fengzhe, do you think we can really find the remnants of Western Chu?” Jiang Ni asked. “Yes.” Xu Fengzhe said with a smile, “As long as we don’t give up, we will definitely find them.”
He believed that as long as we persist, we will definitely find the truth.
