Chapter 1054: Full Story Ends

Chu Xujin quickly knocked the dagger out of Tang Jinghong's hand. "You cannot die. If you die, Fifth Sister will never rest in peace."

Tang Jinghong's neck had a thin cut, blood seeping from the wound and staining his white mourning clothes, making a stark contrast even in the dark night.

"I won't seek death anymore. You can go back now. Let me spend some time alone with Qingzhi," Tang Jinghong said weakly, waving them off.

Chu Xuhua and Chu Xujin exchanged glances and slowly backed away.

The night was eerily silent.

By dawn, Chu Xuhua, who had accidentally fallen asleep, woke up and shook Chu Xujin. "Jinghong is missing."

They quickly searched everywhere but couldn't find any trace of Tang Jinghong in Shuiyun County.

The story of Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong, who defended their country and were separated by life and death, was recorded in books and eventually became a legend passed down through generations.

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