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

Nangong Wu glanced at Adeline waiting outside, and could only tiptoe to kiss him on the lips.

"Alright, this trip has taken a bit too long, I have to go back now. As for His Majesty, you can talk to him about it."

"I know, I'll see you out of the city." Bei Chenyan led her out of the palace gate.

Nangong Wu suddenly remembered something, "By the way, have you told His Majesty about Beichen Zhan?"

Upon hearing this name, Bei Chenyan's expression immediately soured. "I did tell him, Father didn't say anything at the time, but I could tell he was still very sad."

"Bei Chenzhan was His Majesty's first child and was once the Crown Prince, the person His Majesty placed the most hopes on. In the end, he became greedy and greedy, and died without a burial place. It must be hard for His Majesty to bear." Nangong Wu could understand Emperor Nanqi's feelings.

"Indeed, Father Emperor had a very good relationship with the former Empress. Before she passed away, she asked Father Emperor to treat Bei Chenzhan well, but he was just hopeless."

He often caused trouble outside, and the emperor's most common punishment for him was confinement to his home to reflect on his mistakes. Unexpectedly, he dared to seduce the concubines in the harem and defile the palace. The memorials from the court officials impeaching him piled up on the emperor's desk.

Sometimes I feel that Bei Chenzhan became like this because his father spoiled him.

If the Southern Qi Kingdom falls into the hands of such a person, its destruction is only a matter of time.

Nangong Wu understood, "You are a prince like Beichen Zhan. He was given high expectations from a young age and was pampered and spoiled as he grew up in luxury."

"You, from a young age, went up the mountain to learn martial arts, handling everything yourself. When the country was in trouble, you were the one who donned armor and went to the front lines. Later, you wandered the world. In truth, you must have harbored resentment towards His Majesty."

Bei Chenyan nodded. "So, I always felt that there was no family affection in the royal family. I didn't want to get involved in the intrigues of the court or the carefree life of the martial arts world. But just like you said, even if we want to escape and settle things peacefully, they may not let us off the hook."

Since I met you, I've changed a lot, and I've realized how selfish I've been. You're so resilient, unyielding, and fearless in the face of power, always rising to the challenge. As a princess, you live a carefree and unrestrained life in the court. I feel that people should live like you; what belongs to us should never be given away.

"If you had been this clear-headed earlier, you wouldn't have been running around like this, you wouldn't have had three children, and we wouldn't have ended up together like this now," Nangong Wu said with a smile.

"This is our destiny, and fate has arranged it this way." Bei Chenyan thought that he might not have three children, so he felt that he would rather suffer more.

Wei Yang stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting. "Your Highness, the horses are ready."

"Um."

The two went outside the palace gate and saw Cao Li leading five horses and waiting there.

"Let's go!"

Nangong Wu, Adelin, Beichen Yan, and his two guards mounted their horses and headed towards the east gate.

That noon, they flew back to Runan City and had lunch with Nangong Xiao.

After lunch, Huo Jing told his son about Nangong Wu and Bei Chenyan's upcoming wedding.

Nangong Xiao was also quite surprised to hear his words. "The wedding day is set for the 18th of next month, and today is already the 10th, leaving only thirty-odd days. Isn't that a bit too rushed?"

"We'll hold the wedding in Nanqi first. We don't need to do anything here. We can just go there later," Huo Jing said.

"Since everything has been arranged over there, this is the only way!" Nangong Xiao patted Xi'er's head. "The three children finally have a complete family!"

"Uncle, Father said that the wedding will be even more grand and glorious than Uncle Qi's. Father will wear a big red flower to marry Mother. Father also said that we will wear beautiful clothes and get on the bridal sedan chair with Mother," Nangong Xi said.

Standing beside her, Eileen couldn't help but laugh and say, "That's what you call 'buy one, get three free'."

Nangong Yu said, "I don't want to ride in a bridal sedan chair! I want to ride a tall horse with Father to welcome Mother."

Nangong Jue added, "I also want to ride a tall horse with Father and Yu'er to welcome Mother."

"Alright, alright, when that day comes, you can sit wherever you want!" Nangong Xiao said with a smile.

Nangong Wu stood up and said, "Father, brother, you two talk first. I'll go check on the warehouse."

She's been gone for about ten days, and the supplies she left behind should be almost used up. She needs to get the things out and let the space automatically replenish them.

Upon hearing this, Nangong Xiao knew she wanted to make up for the missing items. "Sister, the only building materials we have left are sand. As for steel bars and cement, there's only enough for the inner city. At this rate, it's estimated that it will take more than three years for Runan City to be completed."

"We'll proceed with the construction at the location we selected earlier, according to the original plan, and get the factory up and running first," Nangong Wu said.

"We've already sent people to do it. It's not easy to get bricks in there, so we'll use explosives to blast some rocks to prepare for building the wall," Nangong Xiao said.

"Sure, stones are no worse than bricks. I'll go take a look after I finish what I'm doing." Nangong Wu said and then went out.

She went to the warehouses in the original city and filled all the warehouses to the brim.

That evening, she had Adeline summon all the people of the North, and then addressed them:

"You don't have much time left. I'll send you back tomorrow."

Adeline thought for a moment and said, "Princess, why don't we wait until after your wedding with the Crown Prince before we leave?"

Another one chimed in, "Yes, Princess, it's only a little over a month anyway. We'll leave after your wedding."

"No need!" Nangong Wu shook her head at them. "We'll have to wait another month or so until late March."

The desert you are about to cross is incredibly hot. Even camels, let alone humans, would likely succumb. You'd better leave now and hopefully return home before the height of summer.

Upon hearing this, Adeline and all the people of the Northern Regions lowered their heads.

That desert is also known as the Land of Death.

In summer, the desert is not only scorching hot, but the weather is also extremely harsh, with frequent sandstorms and tornadoes. Lizards hiding in the sand dunes and eagles in the sky can also attack people. Danger is everywhere in the desert, and ordinary people simply cannot cross that land of death.

"Go back and pack your things, get some rest. We'll leave tomorrow morning. After we get you to your destination, I'll give you some money. Take as much as you want, as long as you can take it with you," Nangong Wu said.

She prepared more than twenty large chests of gold and silver jewelry for them.

Adeline and his companions exchanged glances, then stood up and knelt before her.

"Thank you, Princess! We will never forget your great kindness."

Nangong Wu raised her hand to help them up, "I accept your greeting! Please get up!"