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

Nangong Wu gave him a faint look and looked at the food on the table.

The Mu family sent wontons and millet porridge, while Bei Chenyan bought steamed dumplings, pancakes, and meat porridge.

"Both are good, Madam You is very thoughtful."

"I think this meat porridge tastes pretty good, you should try it." Bei Chenyan ladled out a small bowl of meat porridge and placed it in front of her.

"Okay." Nangong Wu picked up her chopsticks and started eating a steamed dumpling.

Bei Chenyan then took a pancake and ate it elegantly.

Nangong Wu ate three steamed dumplings and felt a little thirsty, so she scooped a spoonful of meat porridge into her mouth.

When You Mingyu saw that she had eaten the meat porridge, her eyes gleamed, and she glanced towards the door.

Nangong Wu ate a few mouthfuls of meat porridge, then took a pancake.

Suddenly, her face scrunched up, the pancake she had just picked up fell to the ground, and she clutched her stomach.

Bei Chenyan's expression changed. "Your Highness, what's wrong?"

"My stomach hurts..." Nangong Wu pointed to the bowl of meat porridge she had only taken a few bites of, "It seems like there's poison in the porridge..."

"Poisonous!" Bei Chenyan's face paled in shock, and he shouted towards the door, "Someone come quick!"

Fu Daniu was eating two pancakes in the courtyard when he heard his words. He and the captain immediately ran in, followed by several constables.

Seeing Nangong Wu's pained expression, the captain assumed she was ill. "Your Highness, this humble general will go and fetch a physician immediately."

"There's poison in the porridge..." Nangong Wu said in pain, cold sweat beading on her forehead.

The captain had only taken two steps when he heard her words. He suddenly turned around, his eyes filled with shock.

"poisonous?"

With a heavy heart, Nangong Wu took out a silver needle and placed it into the bowl of meat porridge.

"I'll do it." Bei Chenyan took the silver needle, picked it up and looked at it; the silver needle had turned black.

"Investigate immediately!"

You Mingyu knelt down, her face filled with terror as she tried to distance herself, "Your Highness, this meat porridge was bought by this young master from outside; it has nothing to do with me!"

"Don't try to distance yourself just yet." Bei Chenyan gave her a chilling smile.

"I personally bought all the food and tested it for poison. It only passed through your hands afterward, and His Highness was poisoned after eating it. You're saying it has nothing to do with you?"

You Mingyu's face turned pale, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes, but she forced herself to remain calm.

"I did nothing. These millet porridges and wontons were all made by my mother and me. There is absolutely no poison in them. If you don't believe me, try them with a silver needle."

Upon hearing this, You Zhao, who had been kneeling outside, rushed in and said, "Your Highness is wise. My daughter is kind-hearted and would never step on an ant. She would never do anything to poison someone."

Besides, we have no grudge against Her Highness, so we have no reason to poison her!

"Nothing?" Bei Chenyan ordered the captain, "You, search her body."

"No!" You Mingyu was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she threw herself into You Zhao's arms.

"Your Highness, my daughter is a woman. How can you allow a man to search her body? Are you trying to ruin her reputation? How will she ever be able to face anyone again?" You Zhao said, his expression becoming agitated.

"Reputation? Your daughter poisoned me, do you think she'll live to see today?" Nangong Wu sneered.

The captain stood there without moving. "Your Highness, why don't I go find a woman?"

"No need." Nangong Wu stood up, supporting herself on the table. "Since men cannot be searched, I am a woman, so I can search myself!"

"you……"

When You Zhao and his daughter saw that she was still able to stand up, a look of surprise flashed in their eyes.

"What? Feeling guilty? Afraid to let us search you?" Nangong Wu sneered again.

"I didn't..." You Mingyu was still nestled in You Zhao's arms, her eyes filled with tears, looking like she had been bullied.

"Your Highness, I came to serve you out of kindness, how can you doubt me like this?"

"Don't be afraid, Yu'er, your father is here." You Zhao hugged her tightly, his eyes filled with resentment as he looked at Nangong Wu. "Your Highness, although you are the Prince of Zhenyuan, you cannot slander people at will."

Nangong Wu was too lazy to waste words with him and ordered, "Guards! You Zhao and You Mingyu are plotting to harm me. Seize them both."

"You dare?" You Zhao shouted coldly, helping You Mingyu to her feet. His face was no longer respectful and cautious as before.

"Nangong Wu, you have a path to heaven but you choose not to take it, and you have no way to hell but you insist on barging in. I have no choice but to send you on your way!"

"Guards! Seize these thieves impersonating the Prince of Zhenyuan!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a large group of people rushed in through the courtyard gate, led by the small-eyed clerk.

"What? You're not pretending anymore?" Nangong Wu walked up to the father and daughter.

The captain was also shocked, never expecting that You Zhao would dare to say such treasonous words.

"Lord You, this is indeed the Prince of Zhenyuan. Please don't do anything foolish."

"That's just a fake token! These people are all imposters! Kill them for me, and you'll be richly rewarded!" You Zhao shouted as he pulled You Mingyu outside.

The captain was secretly anxious and hurriedly went out to shout at the soldiers who rushed in, "What do you want to do? Get out of my way!"

He had seen the token; it was definitely real. Moreover, everyone knew that Nangong Wu had a scar on her face, so she wasn't a fake either.

"Your name is Su Siyan, right?" Nangong Wu, "supported" by Bei Chenyan, also walked out of the room and looked at the captain standing at the bottom of the steps.

"That is indeed my name," Su Siyan said, bowing slightly to her.

"Good!" Nangong Wu nodded. "I have already found out that You Zhao is colluding with the bandits in Qingfeng Village and has the intention to rebel!"

"I command you to immediately seize You Zhao and his daughter, along with their entourage. I will recognize this merit, promote you two ranks, and reward you with a thousand taels of silver."

"Hahaha..." You Zhao suddenly burst into laughter, "Nangong Wu, you have been poisoned by the Red Toad Poison. There is no cure for this poison, and you will surely die today!"

"Father, your plan was indeed brilliant. Everyone says that Nangong Wu is such a shrew, but it seems she's nothing special. We easily got her." You Mingyu covered her mouth and laughed after saying that.

"Speaking of which, Miss, you are the most capable. Once we take these people's heads, Prince Rui will surely remember your great contribution and will take you into the harem in the future. At the very least, you will be made a Noble Consort. We servants can also benefit from this and live a life of luxury!" The small-eyed advisor said with a fawning expression.

Su Siyan understood; You Zhao was plotting a rebellion. "You Zhao, do you know the consequences of doing this? To plot against a prince is to have your entire family executed!"

You Zhao shook his head. "Captain Su, you are still young and don't understand. His Highness Prince Rui is the future emperor. It was this woman, Nangong Wu, who offended Prince Rui. It was Prince Rui who wanted her dead."

"Now that she's been poisoned by the red toad, she's surely going to die. If you help us kill these people, I will reward you with a merit and recommend you to Prince Rui. You'll have a bright future and share in wealth and glory."