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

"So, you didn't kill the Wan family because you wanted to find out where your mother is?" Nangong Wu was still puzzled.

The Wan family's secret production of dragon robes and forgery of the imperial seal clearly indicated their rebellious intentions, yet Bei Chenyan did not take drastic measures against them. It turns out that the matter also involved his mother, the Empress Dowager.

"I don't know if my mother is still alive, but I still want to find out the truth." Bei Chenyan's eyes were cold. "If I had known earlier that this woman was not my mother, I would not have left Yulong City."

"Perhaps it is fate!" Nangong Wu thought of her three children.

If he hadn't left to wander the world, the original owner wouldn't have had any contact with him, and many things wouldn't be in the current situation.

She stood up and walked out. "You go ahead and do your work! I'm going to check on His Majesty's condition in Yikun Palace," she said, and then she left.

"It's alright, I'll go with you." Bei Chenyan went out with her.

More than half an hour later.

As Nangong Wu prepared to leave, she left Bei Chenyan some guns and ammunition in case the Wan family rebelled.

Bei Chenyan went back into the space to say goodbye to the three children, but Nangong Jue was asleep.

He held his two soft children, feeling very reluctant to part with them. "Nangong Wu, if I could, I would give up everything and be with you and our three children forever, just like before, even if it's just to keep you company."

Nangong Wu frowned slightly. "Bei Chenyan, you are the crown prince of a country, the future emperor. Your responsibility is to the people of the country."

"And I, Nangong Wu, am also upright and have my own ambitions. I will never be an appendage of any man."

"I won't let you be my appendage..." Bei Chenyan was about to speak when Fang Jianxian came to report:

"Your Highness, Princess, Sect Leader Chu and Miss Qiao have arrived."

"Let's go out! I'll come back with the three children in a few days," Nangong Wu said.

Bei Chenyan wanted to have a proper talk with her, but when he heard that his senior brother had arrived, he had no choice but to give up, kissed the two children's foreheads, and let them go.

Nangong Wu took him out of the space.

This time, Qiao Xiangqing went with them, along with Li Shuang and Li Ke, a group of four.

Bei Chenyan and Chu Tianxiong rode horses to see them off out of the city.

"Qing'er, when we get to Runan City, don't run around like you do at home. You must listen to the princess." Chu Tianxiong repeatedly instructed Qiao Xiangqing, like a worried old father.

"Senior Brother, I understand!" Qiao Xiangqing was practically tired of hearing it. "I'm Princess Runing's bodyguard now, and I'll definitely be by her side at all times from now on."

"It's good that you can do it this way." Chu Tianxiong shook his head. This girl was used to being wild, and he was afraid that she would run around everywhere.

"Don't worry." Qiao Xiangqing didn't want to hear him nag anymore, so she spurred her horse and rode ahead.

Chu Tianxiong had no choice but to say to Nangong Wu again, "Your Highness, I will have to trouble you with Qing'er from now on."

"Since she wants to be my bodyguard, I hope she can endure the hardships of being a bodyguard," Nangong Wu said calmly.

"It's good for her to suffer a little," Bei Chenyan said.

The group of people talked as they headed toward the north gate.

Because of the bomb explosion today, soldiers are still searching for suspects door-to-door in Yulong City, and there are few pedestrians on the streets.

Once outside the north gate, Nangong Wu refused their offer to see her off, saying, "Farewell, I will return in a few days."

"Farewell." Li Shuang and Li Ke also bowed to them.

"Goodbye, Senior Brother and Fifth Senior Brother!" Qiao Xiangqing waved to them from afar.

"drive!"

The four rode away.

"Chirp—"

A strong wind was blowing overhead.

With the falcon leading the way, they returned to Runan City by evening.

During the time she was away, many more wooden houses appeared on the mountain, and several hilltops merged into one large area.

The floodwaters had receded considerably, revealing the entire city of Runan, but the current was still swift, indicating that water was still flowing from upstream.

The people on the mountain heard the roar of the helicopter and knew they had returned; the guards all came out to greet them.

"Your Highness, it's wonderful to see you back," Li Zhan said happily.

"Well, how is everyone?" Nangong Wu asked him.

"It's the same as always. We can't go down into the water, so there's nothing we can do." Li Zhan shook his head.

"Where are my brother and the Fifth Prince?"

"Everything is fine..."

They walked towards their place while talking.

"Princess, you're back!"

Wherever they went, people greeted them.

Returning to the original cave entrance, they found that an even larger building had been built there as an office space.

"Your Highness, please come in. The Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince are both here." Li Zhan strode in first.

"Your Highness, Fifth Prince, the Princess has returned."

"I know!" Nangong Xiao was feeding Lie Feng beef jerky, so he naturally knew they had returned.

"Brother!" Nangong Wu called out as soon as she entered the door.

"You're back!" Nangong Xiao stood up with a smile.

"Sister of the Prince of Runing," the Seventh Prince, Nangong Hong, called out.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Cao Bin and Su Siyan greeted each other with clasped hands.

"No need to be so polite, let's sit down and talk!" Nangong Wu was also very happy to see everyone.

"We won't sit down. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first." Cao Bin knew they had things to discuss, so he took his leave.

"Who is this...?" Nangong Hong asked, noticing Qiao Xiangqing walking behind him.

"This is Qiao Xiangqing, the daughter of the previous leader of the Kunlun Sect, and also Bei Chenyan's junior sister," Nangong Wu introduced Qiao Xiangqing to everyone.

"The daughter of the previous leader of the Kunlun Sect?"

Both Nangong Xiao and Nangong Hong were surprised.

Nangong Wu then introduced, "This is my brother, Nangong Xiao, the former leader of the Blood Moon Society. This is the seventh prince of the Western Yan Kingdom."

Qiao Xiangqing is the daughter of the former leader of the Kunlun Sect, and she has some reputation in the martial arts world.

"The leader of the Blood Moon Society?" Qiao Xiangqing was very surprised to hear this. She cupped her hands and said, "Greetings, Your Highness, Seventh Prince. I have long heard of the Blood Moon Society leader's reputation, but I did not expect him to be the elder brother of the Prince of Zhenyuan and Princess Runing. I am truly sorry for my disrespect."

The Blood Moon Society had a bad reputation in the martial arts world, but she was surprised to find that its leader was not only so young and handsome, but also Nangong Wu's older brother.

"Miss Qiao, you flatter me!" Nangong Xiao returned her a traditional courtesan's greeting.

The Kunlun Sect is considered one of the top sects in the martial arts world. However, since its former leader was assassinated, the Kunlun Sect has rarely participated in martial arts affairs, but its prestige remains undiminished.

"Sit down and let's talk!" Nangong Wu sat down next to Nangong Xiao and first asked about things in Kyoto, "Brother, has Father sent any news?"

"Here it is. I just received a letter the day before yesterday. The Prince's mansion was attacked by assassins, but they were all killed by the traps you set." Nangong Xiao took out several letters to show her. "These are some letters I received from Father and Lifeng after you left."