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

Nangong Jue leaned close to Nangong Xi's ear and whispered, "Mother's expression is off; things might not be good."

"Looks like I'll have to use my ultimate move." Nangong Xi winked at him a few times, then suddenly let go and ran towards Nangong Wu, hugging her leg.

"Mother is the most beautiful, and Xi'er loves Mother the most."

"Yes, I know I'm pretty." Nangong Wu nodded, suppressing a laugh. "And then?"

"My brother and I both want to go to Changyang to watch Father's martial arts competition," Nangong Xi said in a childish voice.

"No, those who go to the martial arts competition are all adults. You all disobey and run around everywhere. If you get kidnapped, you'll only be able to become beggars and won't even have food to eat." Nangong Wu shook her head and disagreed.

The main problem is that these three little guys are too mischievous; they run around everywhere as soon as we go out.

The martial arts tournament brought together masters from all walks of life at Changyang Temple. It was a place where all sorts of people mingled, a place that outsiders might find hidden talents, but to them it was a den of dragons and tigers.

"No, Mother, I have a small crossbow, I'll shoot them dead."

"My poison powder, I'll poison them to death."

"I have a handgun. If anyone dares to arrest us, we'll shoot them dead."

Nangong Wu shook her head again, "That won't work either, you're all too young."

Seeing that she disagreed, Nangong Jue and Nangong Xi's faces fell.

Bei Chenyan looked on with a hint of reluctance: "If the children want to go, then let them go with us. It's only for a few days anyway."

"No way." Nangong Wu firmly disagreed. "We have things to do and simply don't have time to take the children out to play."

Nangong Yu, who was usually not very talkative, spoke up: "Mother, let us go with you! We'll just stay in the space and watch the martial arts competition; we won't run around."

Nangong Jue and Nangong Xi nodded in agreement.

"Mother, we'll just stay in the space and watch the martial arts competition; we won't go out."

"Mother, we will all be good and won't run around."

Nangong Wu walked up to Nangong Yu, squatted down to look him in the eye, and said, "Yu'er, you really want to see the martial arts competition, don't you?"

"Yes, Mother, I want to go and watch those martial arts masters compete. Please don't worry, my younger brother and sister and I will stay obediently in the space," Nangong Yu assured her.

"Alright, since you want to go, then your mother will take you with her," Nangong Wu agreed with a smile.

"Thank you, Mother."

The three children ran over and hugged her, overjoyed.

Bei Chenyan felt a little jealous. "Daddy's so sad that no one's holding him!"

Upon hearing this, Nangong Xi immediately let go of Nangong Wu and ran over to hug him, saying, "Daddy, let Xi'er hug you."

"..." Nangong Wu was speechless.

"Mother, I'll go ask Granny Feng to help us pack our clothes right away." Nangong Yu ran off to find Granny Feng.

"I'm going too, I want to bring the new clothes my father bought for me." Nangong Jue ran off as well.

Bei Chenyan led Xi'er over and said, "I'll go to Jishun Inn again. When I come back, we'll have dinner together at Emerald Courtyard."

They're leaving tonight; having dinner with Huo Jing will be their farewell.

Upon hearing this, Nangong Xi also wanted to go. "Daddy, I want to go with you too. I haven't seen Uncle Qi Ziyang in a long time. I want to ride a tall horse."

"Okay, Daddy will take you with him, and we'll ride a tall horse." Bei Chenyan picked her up.

"You just spoil her!" Nangong Wu felt that Bei Chenyan spoiled his daughter too much, giving her whatever she wanted, and even remembering things he didn't have and then using manpower to find them.

"It's just a short walk, we'll be back soon," Bei Chenyan said to her, then picked up Nangong Xi and left.

"Goodbye, Mother!" Nangong Xi leaned on Bei Chenyan's shoulder and waved to her.

"Goodbye!" Nangong Wu waved to her as well. "Xi'er, don't cause trouble when you get there."

"I see!"

Bei Chenyan led Nangong Xi on horseback to Jishun Inn.

When the shopkeeper saw them arrive, he hurried out to greet them, smiling broadly, "Princess Jinyu, you've arrived!"

After being helped off the horse by Bei Chenyan, Nangong Xi greeted him, "Hello, Grandpa Chu!"

"Young Princess, this old servant greets you!" Manager Chu cupped his hands in greeting to her.

Nangong Xi had been here many times and was already familiar with the place. She slid off Bei Chenyan and ran into the inn herself, climbing the stairs with practiced ease.

"Xi'er, slow down, don't run so fast." Bei Chenyan was afraid she would fall, so he quickly followed her inside.

Nangong Xi arrived at the private room and knocked on the door with her little fist. "Uncle Qi, Xi'er has come to see you."

The door to the private room opened, revealing Qi Ziyang. "Xi'er, you're here too."

"Uncle Qi, Xi'er hasn't come to see you for three months!" Nangong Xi called out sweetly.

"Yes! Xi'er remembers so clearly." Qi Ziyang held her little hand. "It's been three months since I last saw you, and you've grown quite a bit taller."

Bei Chenyan walked in from behind and closed the door behind him. "Xi'er, go play by yourself for a while. Daddy has something to discuss with Uncle Qi."

"Okay, Daddy." Nangong Xi let go of Qi Ziyang's hand, ran into the inner room, opened a drawer containing some of her toys.

Qi Ziyang sat down at the table, picked up the teapot, and poured tea into two cups. "Are you leaving tonight?"

"Okay, you can come along too." Bei Chenyan sat down opposite him and picked up his teacup.

Qi Ziyang paused, his eyes brightening. "I'm leaving too. What about what happens here?"

Going with them means we can ride in Nangong Wu's flying machine.

Bei Chenyan took a sip of tea before speaking, "Leave the matter to my subordinates! Nangong Chengkun has been confined to his quarters and is being watched by Emperor Mingde's men, so he can't cause trouble for the time being."

Qi Ziyang glanced at Nangong Xi inside and asked, "You've been here for over four years. Are you really going to live in the Zhenyuan Prince's Mansion without any official status?"

Bei Chenyan gripped the cup in his hand slightly. "My children are here."

"But we can't go on like this forever!" Qi Ziyang really didn't know what was going on in his head.

"Why don't you confess your identity to Nangong Wu and tell her that the man that night was you..."

"We can't tell her!" Bei Chenyan immediately shook his head. "If she knew my true identity, if she knew I was the child's real father, she would kick me out!"

"But she will find out about these things one day." Qi Ziyang was really worried for him. "Your Majesty's health is still relatively good now, but what will you do in a few years?"

"Because you're always away from the capital, some court officials have already suggested reinstating Prince Jing as crown prince!"

"Even if I don't go back, Prince Jing still can't become the crown prince." Bei Chenyan's lips curled into a cold smile.

"You're just relying on the Empress to protect your position as Crown Prince." Qi Ziyang was speechless and took out a letter, placing it on the table in front of him.

"This is His Majesty's final ultimatum to you. You have six months to return to the capital. If you return, the throne will be passed to you immediately; otherwise, you will be deposed and a new crown prince will be appointed."

Bei Chenyan looked at the letter but didn't pick it up to read it, because he knew what it said—it was simply telling him to go back.

After a long pause, he finally said, "Then let's just scrap it!"