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

Upon returning to the palace, Nangong Wu instructed the guards to take Adelin away and arrange for him to stay.

Afterwards, she and Bei Chenyan went to Huo Jing's courtyard.

Feng Wushang was still in the Jade Courtyard, having already bandaged Huo Jing's wounds.

"Father," Nangong Wu quickly went to the bedside, "How are you feeling?"

"It's nothing, just a minor injury. It'll heal with rest," Huo Jing shook his head at her, his face pale.

"What's going on in the palace?"

"The Gu worms in the Emperor's body have been drawn out, and his health is temporarily fine. He issued an edict to strip the Empress Dowager and Consort Ji of their titles, demote them to commoners, and order their execution!"

One was thrown into a mass grave, and the other was hung at the south gate to be exposed for five days. Nangong Wu told him what had happened in the palace.

"Consort Ji's momentary greed has brought disaster upon her entire family." Huo Jing sighed softly. "After this period of purge, the court can enjoy some peace for a while."

Nangong Wu's expression was indifferent. "Wherever there are people, there will be intrigue and power struggles. People's hearts will never be satisfied."

Huo Jing looked at his daughter and recalled the weapons she used.

"Wuwu, you've shown your true colors now, which will make those princes wary."

"Father, I cannot refrain from avenging Mother just because I am afraid of their apprehension! If I do not show my true colors, our Huo family's assets will be coveted and robbed, and I will not be able to save you."

"From now on, I will no longer be timid or hesitant in my actions, nor will I compromise myself, because I have the ability. If they behave themselves, everyone will live in peace," Nangong Wu said.

"My son is so powerful! I am ashamed!" Huo Jing felt guilty. As a man, he couldn't protect his wife and daughter, and his family fortune was almost stolen.

"Father, people always have to look forward. Let bygones be bygones. No matter who it is, they won't be able to bully us again," Nangong Wu comforted him.

"Wuwu, you are your father's pride." Huo Jing thought of the fortune teller who had given his daughter, and realized it was time to go and see him.

Bei Chenyan was a perceptive person. He poured two cups of tea, one for Huo Jing and one for Nangong Wu.

Then some snacks were brought over. "Your Highness, you must be hungry after today's battle. Have something to eat first."

"You do know how to care about people." Huo Jing looked at him and asked, "Are you really just a江湖人士 (jianghu person, someone from the martial arts world)? Where are you from? How old are you? Have you ever been married?"

This man cooperated perfectly with his daughter today, rescuing everyone and eliminating all the thieves. He is good to his daughter and three children, and is worthy of his daughter's lifelong commitment. He wants this son-in-law.

"No, I..." Bei Chenyan quickly shook his head, wanting to reveal his true identity, but felt it wasn't the right time yet.

"I'm all alone now, twenty-two years old, never married, and I wander the world..."

"Father," Nangong Wu interrupted him, afraid he might say something inappropriate, "You rest first. I'll go back and check on the children. I'll come and have lunch with you at noon."

"Then you should go back first!" Huo Jing waved his hand at her. "Xiao Lin, please stay. I want to have a good talk with him."

Nangong Wu: "..." Could it be that this old man has taken a liking to Xiao Lin? And is he going to interrogate him about his ancestors for eighteen generations?

"Alright, then I'll head back now." She gave Bei Chenyan a look, signaling him not to say anything out of line.

After Nangong Wu's footsteps had faded into the distance, Huo Jing turned to Bei Chenyan, his voice suddenly turning stern, "Tell the truth! Who exactly are you, and why did you approach my daughter?"

Bei Chenyan's eyes flickered, avoiding his gaze. "I am..."

"Don't try to fool me with those江湖人的话 (jianghu people's rhetoric). Those words can only fool young girls. If you don't tell the truth, leave the palace today!" Huo Jing's sharp gaze fell on his face, as if he had already seen through his lies.

Bei Chenyan's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly lifted his robe and knelt down before him...

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Nangong Wu returned to Zuimei Courtyard, entered her room, closed the door, and then entered her spatial dimension. After washing up and changing her clothes in the bathroom, she came out and opened the door.

He recalled his father's conversation with Xiao Lin, and a bad feeling crept into his heart.

I'm really afraid that my father will take a liking to Xiao Lin and then make him marry into the royal family.

Xiao Lin is indeed quite outstanding in many ways, and his performance today shows that he is no ordinary person. His father might really take a liking to him.

But then I thought about it again and realized I was overthinking it.

Since Xiao Lin is no ordinary person, he would never marry into the royal family, marry a woman who has been married before, and become the stepfather of three children.

When it was lunchtime, she took her three children to her father's yard.

Upon entering the room, I saw that Bei Chenyan was still there, and the two of them were actually playing chess!

Nangong Wu was suspicious. Did her father only keep Xiao Lin around to play chess?

"Wuwu is here!"

When the two men saw that she had brought the children, they immediately stopped playing and put down their chess pieces.

"Father, your hand is injured, why aren't you resting properly?" Nangong Wu looked at the two of them, and they seemed to be fine.

"It's just a hand injury, nothing serious. I haven't played chess in a long time." Huo Jing picked up the chess pieces.

Bei Chenyan picked Nangong Xi up and asked, "Xi'er, were you good today?"

"She was crying just now, but she stopped crying after I carried her all the way. She's so spoiled." Nangong Wu said helplessly.

Of the three children, this daughter cries the most, perhaps due to poor health, which makes her seem delicate.

My two sons eat their fill and then sleep, and once they've had enough sleep, they play by themselves. They rarely cry or get sick.

Bei Chenyan disagreed, saying, "Which child doesn't cry? I think Xi'er is very well-behaved."

Nangong Wu shook her head, hugged Nangong Jue, and sat down next to Huo Jing to discuss matters with him.

"Father, there is nothing to do in the court now. In a few days, I would like to take a few children out for a walk and find the Seven-Colored Lotus for Xi'er."

"You should stay here and recover. We'll have the surgery on your leg when we return."

She wanted to find the Seven-Colored Lotus first, and then go to the Eastern Jin Kingdom.

"Alright, it's good for you to go out and relax, but the three children are too young and need a wet nurse to take care of them, so leave the children at the Prince's residence." Huo Jing did not agree with her taking the children away.

"We'll see when the time comes!" Nangong Wu replied dismissively.

She's going on a long trip and won't be back for a while; it's impossible for her to leave her three children behind.

But we'll talk about that later.

After a while, several old women brought up lunch, setting out a table full of delicious dishes.

"You're all tired today, let's have a meal first!" Huo Jing picked up the cane that was placed aside.

Nangong Wu hurriedly helped him to sit down at the table.

Bei Chenyan had become the master of the palace, and sat down while holding the child.

Judging from her father's expression, Nangong Wu seemed to regard Xiao Lin as a member of the royal family.

After lunch, Huo Jing told them to leave, saying he needed to rest.

Bei Chenyan carried the child and escorted Nangong Wu back.

"When do you plan to go find the Seven-Colored Lotus?"

"Let's wait a few more days until my face is better." Nangong Wu was thinking about who could help take care of the child.

She didn't want anyone to know about her space yet, so she couldn't let the wet nurse and the Flying Feather Guards accompany her. In case they encountered any danger on the way, the children would have to be put into her space to ensure their safety.