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

Inside the Tianhua Palace.

Not long after Bei Chenyan left, Chu Tianxiong and Qiao Xiangqing arrived.

"Sect Leader Chu, Miss Qiao, you've arrived." Nangong Wu was somewhat surprised that they came at this time.

"Qing'er greets sister-in-law!" Qiao Xiangqing was very happy to see Nangong Wu and bowed.

Upon hearing the word "sister-in-law," Nangong Wu frowned. "Miss Qiao, you've called the wrong person."

Seeing that Nangong Wu's expression was off, Chu Tianxiong quickly said, "Qing'er, don't be rude!"

Qiao Xiangqing smiled shyly, "But I like the princess as my sister-in-law."

"Greetings, Princess Runing!" Chu Tianxiong cupped his hands. "Your Highness, Qing'er is too mischievous. Please forgive her."

"Sect Leader Chu, there's no need for such formalities," Nangong Wu returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

"Bei Chenyan just went out on business. Please sit down and wait a while. He should be back soon."

He and Yu'er are probably going to see the deposed Empress Wan; they won't stay long.

"Your Highness! We're not here to see Fifth Senior Brother, we're here to see you." Qiao Xiangqing came over and took Nangong Wu's hand. "You are my most admired heroine, and from now on, I will follow you forever."

"Miss Qiao, you must be joking!" Nangong Wu was a little unaccustomed to her overly familiar manner, but she didn't want to brush her hand away.

At this moment, Qiao Xiangqing was amazed to see the remote-controlled cars that the three children were playing with.

"Jue'er, Xi'er, what are you playing with?"

"Aunt Qing'er."

Nangong Jue and Nangong Xi greeted people politely.

"Jue'er, Xi'er, be good." Qiao Xiangqing looked at the remote control in their hands. "What are those things you're holding?"

"Remote control, you can play bumper cars." Nangong Jue stopped.

"Bumper cars? Can I try them?" Qiao Xiangqing asked curiously.

Nangong Jue couldn't help but look at his mother.

Nangong Wuwei nodded slightly.

"Sigh!" Chu Tianxiong looked at Qiao Xiangqing and sighed helplessly.

"Princess, when Qing'er was just over two years old, her master's wife died in childbirth, and the child did not survive either. Ten years ago, when Qing'er was only seven years old, her master was also murdered."

Qing'er is Master's only daughter. She lost both her parents when she was only seven years old. All of us brothers and sisters pity her and treat her like our own sister. We are afraid that she will be wronged, so we spoil her. Please forgive us if we have offended you in any way.

Although Qing'er is a bit mischievous, she is kind-hearted and would never do anything to hurt anyone.

"No, Miss Qiao is a very nice person." Nangong Wu waved her hand.

Qiao Xiangqing's background is indeed a bit pitiful, but fortunately she has these senior brothers to protect her.

"Years ago, after the news spread throughout the world that you bombed the Eastern Jin Dynasty's palace and the Wu King's mansion to avenge your mother, Qing'er admired you greatly and wanted to go down the mountain to become your disciple many times. Now that she has seen you, she insists on following you..."

Chu Tianxiong hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture. "But this is Qing'er's only wish. She hopes to stay by your side, Princess. As her senior brother, I plead with you to allow her to serve as your guard!"

"This..." Nangong Wu looked at Qiao Xiangqing.

To be honest, she didn't want to keep anyone at all.

At this moment, Bei Chenyan returned with Nangong Yu.

"Senior Brother, you've arrived."

"Uncle-Master Chu." Nangong Yu stepped forward to greet him.

"Yu'er, there's no need for such formalities." Chu Tianxiong helped the child up.

"Senior Brother, sit down before we talk." Bei Chenyan sat down next to Nangong Wu. "I heard everything you just said."

Chu Tianxiong sat down and continued, "Hey! Qing'er has always wanted to find Princess Runing, and she's been very persistent about it for the past few years."

She's already seventeen, not young anymore, and many well-bred young men have come to propose marriage, but this girl refuses them all. She even says she can't be with Princess Runing and will never marry. So I had no choice but to bring her out to find you.

Bei Chenyan looked at Nangong Wu after hearing this, "Considering how much Qing'er admires you, why don't you take on an assistant?"

"Do you know my situation right now? Runan City is flooded, and I don't even have a place to live," Nangong Wu said.

Hearing their conversation, Qiao Xiangqing stopped playing in the carriage and walked over, saying, "Princess Runing, please accept me into the Flying Feather Guard. I'm very diligent and can do anything."

"Mother." The children all came over.

"I also like Aunt Qing'er." Nangong Xi held Nangong Wu's hand.

"Alright!" Nangong Wu had no choice but to nod. "Since Miss Qiao doesn't mind, she can come along for now!"

She felt that Qiao Xiangqing had been spoiled since childhood and probably hadn't experienced much hardship. If she were to go to Runan City for a period of time, where the food was poor and the living conditions were bad, she probably wouldn't stay long before running back.

Qiao Xiangqing was overjoyed to see that she had agreed, "Thank you for taking me in, Your Highness!"

"Since the princess has already agreed, you should make your preparations. You will be leaving with them tomorrow night," Bei Chenyan instructed her.

"I don't have much to prepare, just a bundle and I'm ready to go," Qiao Xiangqing said.

"Now that things have been settled, we won't disturb the princess's rest any longer!" Chu Tianxiong stood up and took his leave.

"Take care, Sect Leader Chu." Nangong Wu stood up to see him off.

"I'm leaving too!" Bei Chenyan patted the three children's heads. "You all should get some rest as well."

"Okay, Daddy, goodnight!"

"See you tomorrow, Uncle Chu."

"See you tomorrow, Aunt Qing'er."

The three children said goodbye to them.

"I'll come earlier tomorrow." Bei Chenyan nodded to Nangong Wuwei and left with Chu Tianxiong and Qiao Xiangqing.

The following day was Qi Ziyang's wedding day.

Bei Chenyan came to Tianhua Hall early after the court session ended, carrying a food box in his hand.

Nangong Wu had just finished washing up when she heard the noise. She flashed out of her spatial dimension, opened the door, and let him in.

"So early?"

"Nothing major is happening today, so let them leave the palace early and go about their business." Bei Chenyan placed the food box on the table. "Where are the children? Aren't they up yet?"

Nangong Wu looked into the space and saw that the three children were practicing swordsmanship with the short sword given to them by Chu Tianxiong.

Luo Yushao was a year younger, and he picked up a wooden sword and began to practice wielding it.

"Yu'er, it's time for breakfast."

Upon hearing this, the children immediately put away their swords.

Half an hour later.

The five of them went out to the Qi family mansion to attend a wedding banquet.

Nangong Wu revealed her true appearance this time.

Now that everything that needed to be done has been done, the Wan family has become a tiger with its teeth pulled. Even if we know that they did everything, we can't do anything to them!

After boarding the carriage, Bei Chenyan said to her, "Father's other five sons are all leaving the capital to take up their fiefs today."

Nangong Wu's gaze turned cold. "I'm afraid Prince Jing won't compromise so easily."

"I've already arranged for people to keep an eye on them. If they dare to make any moves, we'll just have to convict them of treason," Bei Chenyan sneered.