In ancient times, she gave birth to seven daughters and was divorced by her husband's family.

Chapter 1008 Uri proposes marriage in May, becoming the queen of the first king!

"Ginseng soup".

"It's all ready, and the temperature is just right."

The mother and daughter worked together seamlessly.

Bai Lu used acupuncture to stabilize Bai Yiyue's heart pulse, while Bai Wuyue knelt by the bed and, following her mother's instructions, used a very special technique to massage her sister through her belly.

Through their joint efforts, the baby's position was gradually corrected.

"Wow--"

A loud cry pierced the tense atmosphere in the delivery room.

A healthy baby girl was born.

When Bai Wuyue walked out of the delivery room, exhausted, she saw tears of happiness on her sister's face and the tender care her brother-in-law showed when he held the baby.

At that moment, an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and accomplishment filled her heart.

She raised her hand and looked at her slender, delicate hands.

In the past, they could only play music and paint, but now they can identify all kinds of herbs, diagnose pulses, and even... welcome a new life.

For the first time, she realized that she could shine so brightly without relying on her face.

Three days later, it will be my little niece's third-day celebration.

The mansion was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and guests filled the gates.

Bai Yiyue leaned against the headboard, her complexion having mostly recovered, and looked at her baby daughter with loving eyes.

Leng Bingnian stood guard like a doorman, never leaving his side. His usually cold and hard features were now incredibly soft.

The Bai sisters all gathered around, chattering excitedly about the child.

"Look, that little nose and mouth, they look just like the eldest sister!"

Bai Sanyue poked the baby's pink cheek.

"I think his eyes look like my brother-in-law's; he looks so dashing even at such a young age."

Bai Eryue said softly.

Bai Liuyue asked expectantly, "When can she eat? I want to share the candied fruit I hid with her."

This sentence made everyone laugh.

Bai Lu held the child, her face radiating a rare tenderness and smile.

She looked at everyone and said, "The child needs a name. Do you have any good ideas?"

"How about Leng Yue? My eldest sister's name has the character for 'moon' in it, and my brother-in-law's surname is Leng. It's easy to remember."

Bai Siyue is a straightforward and outspoken person.

"It's a bit too deserted."

Bai Eryue shook her head. "How about calling her Leng Zhiyi? May she have a smooth life, find a confidante, and find someone she loves."

As everyone was discussing, Leng Bingnian, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up. He looked at Bai Yiyue and said, "I want to give her a name with the character 'Han'."

"cold?"

Bai Sanyue was taken aback. "The cold of a frozen wasteland?"

"Brother-in-law, isn't it a bit too cold to get this for a girl?"

Leng Bingnian shook his head, his gaze never leaving his wife and daughter: "I have been orphaned since childhood, walking on thin ice, my heart as cold as iron."

It was January, it was my mother, who gave me warmth and a sense of belonging.

"I hope my daughter will remember this cold."

"Remember where her father came from, and may she have the resilience and integrity of the pine and cypress that remain evergreen even in the coldest winter, standing tall in the world, undaunted by the harshest cold."

His words were spoken with utmost sincerity, moving those present to tears.

Bai Lu held the child, pondered for a moment, and finally nodded, making the final decision: "Let's name him Qinghan."

"Cold and desolate."

"Clear means pure; cold means resilient."

May she live a life of integrity and unwavering resolve.

It's a good name.

That's how the name was decided.

After the excitement subsided, Bai Wuyue changed into a simple and elegant outfit, prepared a small gift, and went alone to the inn where the Da Shi Kingdom delegation was staying.

The Kingdom of Dashi was a vassal state of Dawu and needed to send envoys, but unexpectedly, Prince Wuli stayed behind.

At that time, Prince Uri was practicing his swordsmanship in the courtyard.

Upon seeing Bai Wuyue arrive, he sheathed his sword, a thin layer of sweat glistening on his forehead.

"Miss Bai Wu, a rare guest."

He wiped his sweat with a cloth, his tone indifferent.

She has blonde hair and blue eyes, and looks very beautiful.

"Prince Uri".

Bai Wuyue curtsied to him and said directly, "I have come today specifically to thank the prince for his guidance that day."

"Oh?"

Uri raised an eyebrow. "I just said a few words casually. It's because you have good understanding, and Marquis Anguo is willing to teach you everything he knows."

"I dare not accept such gratitude."

"Do not."

Bai Wuyue shook her head, her eyes clear and firm. "The prince's words are a blessing to me, like clearing away the clouds to reveal the sun."

"If it weren't for your groundbreaking words that day, May might still be trapped in sorrow, not knowing what the future holds."

"May will always remember this kindness."

She took a brocade box from the maid and handed it over: "These are some incense pills that I personally mixed. They have the effect of calming the mind and spirit."

"Although it is not a valuable item, it represents my heartfelt sentiments, and I hope the prince will not find it offensive."

Uri didn't go to take it immediately; he just looked at her.

The woman before me was still stunningly beautiful.

But unlike the aloof and fragile beauty she possessed at our first meeting, she now exudes a confident and serene radiance.

"It seems you've found a weapon more powerful than beauty."

He spoke slowly, a barely perceptible smile playing at the corners of his lips, "And you seem to really like it."

"Yes."

Bai Wuyue frankly admitted, "It made me feel an unprecedented sense of peace and...power."

"very good."

Uri finally reached out and took the brocade box.

His fingertips accidentally touched hers, and the warm touch made Bai Wuyue's heart skip a beat.

He opened the box, and a delicate and unique fragrance wafted out.

He picked up a fragrant pill, held it to his nose and sniffed it lightly. He closed his eyes and savored the scent for a moment before opening them and exclaiming, "The top notes are sandalwood and agarwood, steady and peaceful."

"The middle tone shifts to Angelica dahurica and Ligusticum chuanxiong, subtly implying a pungent and dispersing effect."

The base notes return to ambergris and musk, lingering and long-lasting.

"Within this tranquil mind lies a sharp spirit that refuses to be silenced..."

"This fragrance reminds me of you."

Bai Wuyue was shocked. He never expected that he could glean so much meaning from such a small incense pill.

"The prince was also an expert in spices?"

"Know a thing or two."

Uli laughed and said, "The Great Stone Kingdom has many poisonous insects and fierce beasts, as well as many exotic flowers and rare herbs."

“From a young age, we learn to distinguish between what can save lives and what can kill.”

Spices are just one branch of it.

Uri seemed to have developed a strong interest in Bai Wuyue's medical and poison skills. He would often send people over under the guise of academic discussions to deliver some herbs or poisons unique to the Great Stone Kingdom, along with his own insights.

Bai Wuyue was also happy to communicate with him.

She discovered that Uri was extremely knowledgeable in this area, and his perspectives were ingenious. He often came up with some ideas about poison and antidotes that she had never heard of before, which broadened her horizons.

Over time, the two became acquainted.

Their meeting place also changed from the post station to the huge medicine house in the Marquis of Anguo's mansion.

In the medicine hut, even the most beautiful appearance loses its meaning.

The two often argued heatedly over a prescription or a theory of toxicology.

"wrong!"

Bai Wuyue pointed to a prescription in an ancient book, her brows furrowed. "The poison of the Seven Star Begonia is extremely potent, capable of killing on contact with blood. How could it possibly be countered with Snow Lotus?"

"These two toxins will only catalyze each other, doubling their toxicity!"

“Ordinary snow-covered artemisia will not do.”

Uri took a dried herb from the medicine cabinet and handed it to her. "But what about this variant that lives in extremely cold places and accompanies the ice-line snake?"

"Its cold nature is neutralized by the snake venom, which in turn generates a peculiar substance that specifically counteracts the fire poison of the Seven Star Begonia."

Bai Wuyue took the herb, brought it to her nose and smelled it carefully, then took a small piece and tasted it on her tongue. Her eyes lit up instantly.

"I see! How come I didn't think of that!"

Her face showed genuine admiration and excitement.

Seeing the light in her eyes, Uri's gaze softened unconsciously.

He found himself increasingly enjoying watching her focused and earnest demeanor.

He was more moved by her than by her stunningly beautiful face.

Besides discussing academic matters, they also talked about their lives.

Uri would tell her about the vast grasslands of the Great Stone Kingdom, with herds of cattle and sheep.

Bai Wuyue would then tell him about her sisters.

It describes the eldest sister's composure, the second sister's gentleness, the third sister's shrewdness, the fourth sister's liveliness, the sixth sister's gluttony, and the seventh sister's calmness.

When she talks about her family, her eyes always unconsciously curve into a warm smile.

Uri listened quietly.

"Your family is doing well."

On one occasion, he exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.

"Yes."

Bai Wuyue smiled, "They are my most precious treasures."

Unbeknownst to them, a subtle affection quietly blossomed between them.

They themselves may not have realized it, but others could see it clearly.

Even the slowest-witted Bai Liuyue couldn't help but mutter when she saw Prince Wuli subconsciously brushing fallen leaves from Bai Wuyue's hair: "The way Prince Wuli looks at Fifth Sister is like he's looking at my favorite osmanthus cake."

On this day, the autumn sky was clear and the air was crisp. Wuli invited Bai Wuyue to take a walk in the maple forest on the outskirts of Beijing.

The mountains are ablaze with red leaves, a blazing display of color.

The two walked side by side on the path covered with fallen leaves, without speaking for a long time.

"I'll be going back to China in another two weeks."

In the end, it was Uri who broke the silence.

Bai Wuyue's heart sank suddenly, as if something had gripped it, and an inexplicable sense of loss welled up inside her.

She lowered her head, kicked at the fallen leaves at her feet, and mumbled a soft "hmm."

"May."

Uri suddenly stopped and called her name.

"what happened?"

She looked up and met a pair of deep, ocean-like eyes.

Uri stared at her intently for a very long time, so long that Bai Wuyue's heart began to race uncontrollably.

“We met when we were very young... but you probably don’t remember me well back then.”

"I've thought about you all the time since then."

"I remember that beautiful... fox-spirit-like little girl."

"I sent people to inquire about you. I know your name is Bai Wuyue, and I know you're growing more and more beautiful, so beautiful that every man in the world is going crazy for you..."

Uri's gaze became intense and focused. He stepped forward and gently took her hand.

"My mission to Dawu this time is partly for the sake of the country, and partly for you."

"I want to see what that little girl looks like now."

“I was worried that you would be consumed by your beauty and become an empty puppet.”

"But I was wrong."

He squeezed her hand, his eyes filled with amazement and admiration. "You are a million times stronger, smarter, and more interesting than I imagined."

"You are not trapped by your beauty; on the contrary, you are even more dazzling."

"May, do you know how charming you were when you were arguing with me heatedly over a prescription in the medicine hut, your face turning red?"

Bai Wuyue's heart was in complete turmoil.

She felt her cheeks burning hot, and her heart felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.

So... so he had been like that for so long...

"May,"

Uri's voice carried a hint of nervousness and earnestness, "I love you."

"Not because of your appearance, but because of your soul."

"I don't want to just discuss medicine and poison with you; I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

"I don't want to be just your friend, I want to be your husband."

He took a deep breath, as if he had made the greatest decision of his life.

“I, Uli, as the future crown prince of the Great Stone Kingdom, hereby propose marriage to you.”

"I have no harem, and from now on, you will be all I have."

I offer you the title of Queen to be my wife.

"In May, would you... be willing to return to the Great Stone Kingdom with me and become my queen?"

"queen?"

Bai Wuyue felt a little dizzy from being hit by those two words.

Uri gave a wry smile: "I know this is sudden."

"Actually, my father had long intended me to be his heir, but my brothers were not convinced and had been secretly sabotaging me."

"This mission is the final test my father has given me."

"Now that peace has been established between the two countries... the mission is complete. After I return, I will be officially appointed as the Crown Prince."

"I... want you to be my only crown princess, my future queen."

In the maple forest, all that could be heard was the rustling of the wind through the leaves.

Bai Wuyue looked at the man in front of her, at the undisguised love and expectation in his eyes.

She remembered the changes he had brought to her, and the countless days and nights they had spent arguing and sharing smiles in the medicine hut...

She suddenly felt that the man in front of her shared some kind of destiny with her.

They were all once trapped by what they possessed, but they all struggled to break free of those constraints and found their true selves.

Slowly, very slowly, she revealed a radiant smile.

That smile was even more dazzling than the red leaves covering the mountains.

"it is good."

she says.

A single word, yet it carries immense weight.

Uri was stunned for a moment, then a huge wave of joy washed over him.

He pulled her into a tight embrace, so strong that he almost wanted to meld her into his very bones.

"May! You said yes!"

"You really said yes!"

He growled incoherently in her ear, like a child who had received the most precious candy.

Bai Wuyue leaned against him, feeling his strong heartbeat and burning body temperature, and felt a sense of peace in her heart.

That very evening, Prince Wuli, carrying the most lavish state gifts, personally visited the gates of the Marquis of Anguo's residence to propose marriage to Bailu.

After he clearly and humbly stated his love for Bai Wuyue and his willingness to offer the title of queen to marry her, the entire flower hall fell silent.

Bai Lu held her teacup, remaining silent for a long time.

She looked at the foreign prince kneeling before her.

After a long while, she slowly put down her teacup, making a crisp sound.

"The Great Stone Kingdom is too far away."

That was all she said.

Distance means being out of reach.

Being far away means that if her daughter is wronged, she cannot stand up for her immediately.

Being far away means that when you miss home, all you see when you look back at your homeland is endless yellow sand and rolling mountains...