Episode 18

When everyone searched for Tushan Jing to no avail, Li Rongchang's assertion cut into everyone's heart like a cold knife.When Xiling Jiuyao heard this, her heart was as sharp as a knife, but she held back her tears and just asked Xingxuan to take her to the beach.The sea breeze was harsh, and she stood on the shore, with doubts and reluctance in her heart surging like the tide.She asked herself that this trip was just for charity, so what was wrong with her?Tu Shanjing fought to protect her, which was justice. Why was his fate so unfair?She sought answers from Xuanxuan, but could not find any comfort.In despair, she climbed onto the rocks and shouted Tu Shanjing's name to the sea, vowing that as long as he came back, she would spend the rest of her life with him, no matter what.However, the only response she received was the roar of the waves, and there was still no news from Tu Shanjing.The call of Xiling Jiu Yao echoes on the seaside, and her love and persistence are even more desolate in the emptiness.

The seven-day deadline has passed, and Tu Shanjing is still missing.Xiling Jiu Yao decided to hold the wedding as scheduled.Although Xuanxuan was heartbroken, she was unable to stop it.Grandfather saw Xuanxuan's struggle and advised him not to interfere with Jiuyao's decision.However, Xuanxuan couldn't bear to see Jiuyao sacrifice like this, and tried to prevent the marriage with the dignity of an emperor.Jiu Yao knelt in front of her grandfather and spoke firmly, which made Xing Xuan's heart twist like a knife.In the end, his grandfather Dai Xuanxuan agreed to the marriage.Although the wedding was simple, Jiu Yao's intention was stronger than any red tape.In the wedding room, she waited alone all night, but the groom did not return, leaving her alone to face loneliness and sadness.

Standing on the top of Chenrong Mountain, Xiling Jiuyao looked into the distance, but her heart was extremely calm.She had waited for her mother in Xiyan Mountain for six years, and watched Xuanxuan and her father in Yushan for seventy years. Those days of waiting were like a sharp knife cutting into her heart.But this time, she decided not to let herself fall into endless waiting.However, she was willing to make an exception for Tu Shanjing.She silently vowed that no matter ten, twenty, one hundred, or three hundred years, she would wait for him here.Time could not erase her determination, she only waited for Tu Shanjing.

Grandfather looked at Xingxuan, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.He asked Xingxuan if she had any grudge against the unfinished wedding.Xuanxuan smiled bitterly and tried to respond in a relaxed manner.But my grandfather had extraordinary insight. He directly pointed out that Tu Shanhou, a deposed person, could not have so many dead soldiers, and there must be something fishy behind it.Xuanxuan remained silent, and his silence became the best answer.On the other side, Xiling Jiuyao made an appointment to meet with Xingxuan after calming down. She was grateful for Tu Shanjing's kindness, but she was full of doubts about the cause of Tu Shanjing's death.She directly asked Xuanxuan whether he was involved, and Xingxuan's silence made her heartbroken.She pointed at Xingxuan angrily and asked why she and Tu Shanjing were treated so cruelly.At this moment, all trust and love turned into hatred and despair.