With a warehouse full of supplies, I stood alone as king in this chaotic world, gun in hand.

"Your Highness, could you teach me how to use these instruments?" Feng Wushang asked, his eyes filled with eagerness to learn.

"Okay." Nangong Wu nodded. "That's exactly what I wanted to teach you so you could help me heal the scars on my face."

For nearly an hour, Nangong Wu first taught Feng Wushang to familiarize himself with these instruments and their principles, intending to have him help treat the scars once he had learned how.

"Your Highness, so you are truly a divine physician. I am truly impressed." Feng Wushang was shocked after hearing her words. He did not know that there was such a wonderful thing in the world.

He also discovered that his previously proud but meager medical skills were utterly insignificant compared to Nangong Wu's.

"Your Highness, if you don't mind my appearance, please accept me as your disciple! I would be eternally grateful."

"I don't accept disciples." Nangong Wu smiled and shook her head.

"Actually, your medical skills are already very good, but the medical resources are limited. Our treatment methods are also different. If you want to learn, we can learn from each other."

"Your Highness, you are such a kind person."

As the two were talking, Bei Chenyan arrived, carrying Nangong Xi in his arms. When he saw the room full of medical equipment, his eyes became even more unfathomable.

How many secrets does this woman hold?

"Your Highness, I'd like to familiarize myself with these instruments a bit more. Please go ahead and do what you need to do." Feng Wushang knew that Bei Chenyan's arrival must mean he had something to discuss with her.

"Alright, let's go to the main house to talk." Nangong Wu happened to have something to discuss, so she returned to the main house with Bei Chenyan.

"You already know that the Empress Dowager and Emperor Mingde have left the palace, right?" Bei Chenyan asked her.

"I understand. It's clear that the mother and son don't get along, but that's none of our business. Shouldn't we get Nangong Xun's 20,000 private soldiers to do something?" Nangong Wu said.

Bei Chenyan leaned back lazily, "Killing Nangong Xun is nothing, why make such a fuss? I can just go to the Zong Shangsi tonight, and tomorrow Emperor Mingde can hold a funeral for his son."

"No!" Nangong Wu shook her head. "Nangong Xun's forces are still hidden in the court. We need to give him a chance to rebel, so that all these people can surface and be wiped out in one fell swoop."

She recalled what Emperor Mingde had told her: if Nangong Xun were killed in the Zongshangsi, Emperor Mingde would definitely suspect her first.

Although she was not afraid, as a prince and an important official in the court, she had no need to offend an emperor.

Nangong Xun was, after all, the son of Emperor Mingde. He could be deposed, but no one else should be allowed to kill him.

"Okay, whatever you say. What do you want me to do?" Bei Chenyan asked.

Nangong Wu looked up at him, "Come with me to Jinniu City tonight to save my father."

It's daytime now, and the city is under lockdown, so it's not safe to leave the capital.

"Okay." Bei Chenyan nodded, looking at the child in his arms with gentle eyes.

"Once you've dealt with all these troubling matters in the capital, we'll go find the Seven-Colored Lotus for Xi'er."

"I know."

That day, Bei Chenyan spent all his time with his three children.

He acted like a father, taking turns holding the three children and even trying to change their diapers. His clumsy movements made the wet nurses standing nearby laugh.

night.

The Imperial Palace, Shouning Palace.

The Empress Dowager leaned back on the soft couch, resting her chin on one hand and closing her eyes to relax.

Granny Rong entered quietly and announced in a low voice, "Your Highness, someone has arrived!"

"Hmm." The Empress Dowager gave a soft "hmm" and slowly opened her eyes.

The eunuch who was bowing behind Granny Rong raised his head, and the face was actually Nangong Xun, the man who had originally been imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court.

"Xun'er!" The Empress Dowager stood up immediately upon seeing Nangong Xun.

"Grandmother, you must do justice for your grandson..." Nangong Xun bent his knees and knelt down before the Empress Dowager.

"My Xun'er." The Empress Dowager pulled him up, looking at his thinner face, her heart aching. "My good child, you've suffered so much!"

"Grandmother, I am not reconciled!" Nangong Xun cried, embracing the Empress Dowager. "Father... he is so cruel..."

"Don't cry, you still have your Empress Dowager here. I will help you reclaim everything you deserve," the Empress Dowager comforted him.

"It's all because of that bitch Nangong Wu." Nangong Xun's face twisted as he spoke of Nangong Wu.

"Xun'er, I have a question for you. What's the deal with the Snake Spirit Society?" The Empress Dowager sent people to investigate in secret and discovered that the Snake Spirit Society had some dealings with Nangong Xun.

"The entire Ming family was murdered last night, not a single one survived. Your father and the officials all say it was the work of the Serpent Spirit, but I don't believe it..."

"It wasn't done by the Serpent Spirit Society," Nangong Xun immediately said. "The Ming family's affair must have been done by Nangong Wu, who then framed the Serpent Spirit Society."

You may not know this, but the Snake Spirit Society was actually recruited by my grandson. They are now under his command, so how could they possibly kill the Ming family?

"Besides, the Serpent Spirit Society doesn't have any explosives. It must have been Father Emperor, or perhaps he was the one who instructed Nangong Wu to do it, and then pin the blame on the Serpent Spirit Society. You can't believe his words."

"It was this little bitch who ruined my Ming family." The Empress Dowager's eyes flashed with intense hatred. "I really underestimated that bitch before."

"Granny Rong, go and summon the Emperor. Today I will send troops to kill that vile woman Nangong Wu and make her and her three bastard children pay the price for the entire Ming family's demise."

"Grandmother, you mustn't," Nangong Xun quickly stopped her.

After being imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court for several days, he had lost his previous arrogance and conceit, and his eyes showed more forbearance and restraint.

"The destruction of the Ming family was most likely a conspiracy orchestrated by Father. He had long been wary of the power of the maternal relatives. Think about it: if Father could have Nangong Wu re-examine the national treasury accounts, he could also have her kill the Ming family members."

Nangong Xun was very annoyed that he should have thought of this sooner. It was all his fault for being too willful in the past, thinking that his father really loved him and would tolerate everything he did, which caught him off guard.

"Emperor, you are truly my good son! Very good!" The Empress Dowager was so angry that she picked up the teacup on the table and smashed it hard on the ground.

"Bang!" Porcelain shards and tea splashed everywhere.

"Grandmother," Nangong Xun cried, "Since Father Emperor won't give us a way out, why don't we rebel! Only by seizing the throne can we bring Mother out of the Cold Palace."

"Rebellion!" The Empress Dowager sat back on the soft couch, staring intently at him. "Are you sure you can pull this off?"

"Grandmother, the Imperial Advisor came to see me. He said that I am the true Son of Heaven. He is willing to help me seize the throne and then kill that vile woman, Nangong Wu," Nangong Xun said through gritted teeth.

The Empress Dowager was still hesitating, but upon hearing that it was the Imperial Advisor who spoke, she immediately made a decision.

"Very well, since you are the Imperial Advisor, then I will force the Emperor to abdicate, hand over the throne to you, kill that vile woman Nangong Wu, and avenge my Ming family."

"Thank you, Grandmother." Seeing her agree, Nangong Xun felt secretly relieved, but his eyes flashed with malice. "I still have some private troops outside. When we seize the throne, I will definitely tear Nangong Wu apart with five horses..."