The Byzantine Betrayal Episode 5

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān arrived at Yifei's hermitage, seeking guidance. Instead, she found signs of struggle*

A faint trail led to the imperial dungeons

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān's heart sank* No... Yifei! *She infiltrated the dungeons, avoiding guards*

Yifei (The fl's saviour)

*Yifei's cell came into view. His eyes met hers*

Yifei (The fl's saviour)

Leave, Yè Xiān *Yifei whispered* This is a trap

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān drew her sword* I won't abandon you

General Zhao (ml's advisor)

*General Zhao emerged from the shadows* Welcome, Princess.

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān charged, her sword flashing* *Zhao's men clashed with her, but she fought through*

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Reaching Yifei's cell, she freed him* Together, we'll escape *Yè Xiān vowed*

Yifei (The fl's saviour)

*Yifei nodded, his eyes shining*

Yè Xiān and Yifei fled through the winding corridors, avoiding Imperial guards

Finally, they emerged into the crisp night air, the Forest of the Phoenix looming before them. Exhausted, they sought refuge among the bamboo groves

Yifei (The fl's saviour)

*Yifei smiled, his eyes shining* We made it, Yè Xiān

Yifei (The fl's saviour)

*But Yè Xiān's instincts screamed warning*

Emperor Lixin (The ml/villian)

*Suddenly, Emperor Lixin emerged from the shadows, his sword drawn* Yifei, you deceived me *Lixin spat*

Yifei (The fl's saviour)

*Yifei turned, too late*......

Emperor Lixin (The ml/villian)

*Lixin's blade sliced through the air, striking Yifei's heart*

Yifei (The fl's saviour)

*Yifei's eyes widened, his gaze locking onto Yè Xiān* Protect... yourself..*Smiles and he whispered, crumbling to the ground*

Princess Yè Xiān (The fl/heroine)

*Yè Xiān's world shattered* NOOO! *she screamed, embracing Yifei's lifeless body*

*The forest, once a sanctuary, now seemed cold and unforgiving* *Bamboo stalks swayed in the wind, witness to the tragedy*

Emperor Lixin (The ml/villian)

*Lixin's voice cut through Yè Xiān's grief*

Emperor Lixin (The ml/villian)

You're next, Princess~