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The cold words made Zhang Long break out in a cold sweat. He realized that the child in front of him was not from the palace, and the palace's system of using power to oppress people did not apply to him.

This place was not the imperial palace, but his long-standing dignity as a guard of the inner palace did not allow him to bow his head in front of a six-year-old country child.

"Damn it, you're asking for it!"

Thinking of his current disheveled state, Zhang Long still couldn't suppress his anger. He stood up, drew his sword, and was about to slash at Lin Yuan. He didn't believe that Lin Yuan would dare to kill him in front of the princess.

"stop!"

Zhu Wanying's voice rang out just in time, carrying an undeniable air of authority. She quickly stepped between the two, subtly shielding Lin Yuan behind her.

"Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, listen carefully. From this moment on, every word Qin Xiu says is equivalent to my order. Your job is to execute it unconditionally!"

"Miss!"

Zhang Long and Zhao Hu shouted almost in unison, their faces filled with shock and resentment. To be ordered around by a country bumpkin of unknown origin was an utter disgrace.

"What, you don't even dare to listen to me anymore!"

Zhu Wanying's phoenix eyes flashed, making the two men tremble and dare not say anything more, only lowering their heads in humiliation.

"Your subordinate wouldn't dare!"

Zhu Wanying nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Lin Yuan, her tone softening considerably.

"Qin Xiu, what should we do now!"

Lin Yuan glanced at the magnificent carriage not far away.

"That's it! Since things have come to this, let's hurry back to Shengjing!"

After saying that, Lin Yuan climbed into Zhu Wanying's carriage on his own.

This scene once again displeased Zhang Long and Zhao Hu, but after learning that the princess favored Lin Yuan, they didn't dare to say anything more.

Having been influenced by the royal family for many years, the concept of hierarchy was almost ingrained in their bones. They dared to reprimand Lin Yuan, but dared not disobey Zhu Wanying's orders.

Zhu Wanying didn't think Lin Yuan's actions were impolite.

After all, they had shared a room before, and Lin Yuan was only a six-year-old child, so there was no strict separation between men and women.

Happily, he followed Lin Yuan into the carriage.

"Don't we need to hide anymore?"

After getting on the bus, Zhu Wanying asked curiously.

Lin Yuan glanced at her with annoyance; her face had returned to normal.

"You've already made such a grand show of it, what's the point of hiding anything? The enemy already knows everything they need to know!"

Of course, Lin Yuan did not blame Zhu Wanying. After all, given his previous condition, it was perfectly reasonable for Zhu Wanying to go to her guards.

"It's all your fault! If you hadn't acted like that before, I wouldn't have gone to find my guard, and I wouldn't have encountered this assassination attempt!"

Zhu Wanying gave him a reproachful look and retorted.

"Alright, alright, now that I've promised to escort you back to the capital, it's time to unleash my full power. Don't worry! With me here, I'll ensure you return home unharmed!"

Seeing Lin Yuan's confident expression, Zhu Wanying smiled for no reason. She didn't know why, but with this little brat by her side, she always felt exceptionally safe.

Outside the carriage, Zhang Long and Zhao Hu listened to the conversation inside, their faces extremely grim. Where did Lin Yuan place them with these words? It was as if the princess couldn't return to the capital without him.

Besides, neither of the two high-ranking guards had a carriage to ride in, so why should Lin Yuan be allowed to sit in the princess's carriage?

The more they thought about it, the angrier they became. They were determined to teach Lin Yuan, that country bumpkin, a lesson when they returned to the palace.

The carriage swayed and rattled its way towards Shengjing. Since Lin Yuan had decided to stop hiding, the journey back to the capital was much faster.

Of course, there were still occasional assassinations, but Lin Yuan detected them all with his powerful senses. After killing these enemies one by one, the rest of the journey became much quieter.

Lin Yuan practiced meditation and martial arts every day without fail. His self-discipline made even Zhang Long and Zhao Hu, who were jealous of him, realize how terrifying he was.

Although they knew the importance of martial arts, it was absolutely impossible for them to train in martial arts day and night like that.

In this life, the purpose of practicing martial arts is to achieve wealth and enjoy life. Who can endure sitting idly every day, studying and practicing diligently?

Although reaching the Transcendent Realm in martial arts grants a lifespan of five hundred years, the number of people in the entire Ming Dynasty who can reach this level is extremely limited.

They didn't think they had the talent, so they didn't want to work that hard. Besides protecting the princess, they often went out to listen to music and visit brothels.

Several days later, the majestic walls of Shengjing finally appeared on the horizon.

It was a colossal shadow stretching across the heavens and the earth, its bluish-gray city bricks gleaming coldly in the afternoon sun, resembling an ancient beast crouching on the ground.

Even Lin Yuan, a transmigrator from Earth, couldn't help but tremble at the sight.

What was once an insignificant city in the game is now far beyond human imagination in its scale when placed in reality.

Zhu Wanying lifted the car curtain and looked at the city that was both familiar and unfamiliar, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

There was excitement about returning home, but also weariness of the intrigue and scheming within the palace.

She subconsciously glanced at Lin Yuan, who was still meditating with his eyes closed beside her.

He spent the last few days like this, except for the occasional assassination attempt that required his intervention, he seemed to be immersed in his own world.

This unwavering composure, unmoved by external things, gave her a great sense of security.

"We're...almost there!"

Zhu Wanying couldn't help but speak softly.

Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes, a clear look flashing in them.

"What, are you so eager to give me your ultimate martial arts technique!"

Lin Yuan joked that their relationship had become increasingly casual over the past few days as he spent time with Zhu Wanying.

Zhu Wanying enjoyed this equal relationship without hierarchy, while Lin Yuan truly regarded Zhu Wanying as a friend.

Although this princess has the airs of a princess, she is not aloof towards ordinary people; on the contrary, she is very sentimental.

Lin Yuan found this kind of personality very comfortable.

"Hmph! All you think about all day is your martial arts manual. I don't think you care about anything else. You're so young, how are you going to find a wife in the future!"

Zhu Wanying gave him a coquettish look and couldn't help but tease him.

"Oh, then don't make things difficult for yourself! Why do you have to find a wife? Isn't it better to do what makes you happy? Besides, I'm only six years old!"

Hearing Lin Yuan's nonchalant words, Zhu Wanying suddenly remembered that the person in front of her was still a child.

Ever since Lin Yuan turned back, she no longer treated the child in front of her as a child, and always subconsciously regarded him as an adult of the same age.

The carriage slowly came to a stop at the city gate.

Zhang Long and Zhao Hu immediately dismounted, their faces instantly cleansed of the humiliation they had felt from being suppressed by Lin Yuan in the past few days, replaced by an arrogance that came with returning to their home turf.

In the capital, although they are just guards, as top-notch imperial guards, their actual status is higher than that of the fourth or fifth-rank officials in the capital.

Zhang Long strode forward, pulled a gold medal from his pocket, and held it high.

"Princess Changping is returning to the capital. Release her immediately."

The guards on the city wall changed their expressions drastically upon seeing the gold medal. The captain in charge scrambled over and knelt on one knee.

"Greetings, Your Highness. I was unaware of your arrival and deserve to die."

Inside the carriage, Zhu Wanying's gaze was fixed on Lin Yuan's face, as if trying to see the change in his unchanging expression after he learned of her identity.

However, she was ultimately disappointed. Lin Yuan did not show any surprise upon learning her identity; instead, he gave her a speechless glare.

"No way! You don't think you've hidden it very well, do you?!"

Hearing Lin Yuan's emotionless mockery, Zhu Wanying immediately pouted.

"So you knew who I was all along!"

"Otherwise, do you think I'd believe a random person promising me unparalleled martial arts skills?"

"Hmph! You little monster, so young yet already so cunning, what will you be like in the future..."

"Stop with the 'later, later' nonsense! Quickly reply to the other person! Didn't you see that guy is still kneeling? And there's already a whole row of carriages blocking your way!"

Lin Yuan interrupted Zhu Wanying and reminded her.

Zhu Wanying then realized that while she was in a daze, she was surrounded by a dense crowd of kneeling people, and then she spoke up embarrassedly.

"No need for formalities!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a row of people stood up at the city gate.

Zhang Long and Zhao Hu straightened their backs, led their horses, and escorted the carriage slowly into the city.