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

The guard named Cao Jian stepped forward and reported, "Your Highness, I am in charge of security outside, and I have noticed that this woman is acting suspiciously."

She first queued up and ordered a bowl of meat and vegetables and a steamed bun. After eating, she said she wanted to help, so she went to add firewood to the stove where the big pot of vegetables was cooked.

Seeing that she was dressed in rags and her face was covered in dust, but her hands were fair and slender, definitely not the kind of hands that a poor family would raise, her subordinates kept a close eye on her.

Sure enough, when no one was looking, she secretly took out a package, opened it, and was about to pour it into the pot of vegetables. Her subordinates realized what was happening and tried to stop her, but it was too late; the package had already been poured into the pot.

"We apprehended her and examined the food in the pot; it was indeed poison powder," Cao Jian said, handing her another packet of powder.

"Your Highness, this is another packet of poison powder that I found on her, the same kind as the poison she sprinkled into the food."

"Let me take a look." Feng Wushang walked over, took the packet of poison powder, and smelled it.

His expression changed slightly. "Your Highness, it's arsenic."

Upon hearing this, the entire banquet erupted in uproar. The guests were shocked and put down their chopsticks, too afraid to eat any more.

Feng Wushang walked to the middle of the banquet and raised his voice: "Everyone, don't worry. I have checked every dish on the table today. There is absolutely no problem. You can eat with peace of mind."

The problem occurred at the banquet outside the Prince's residence. This woman poisoned the food in the large pot, but fortunately the guards discovered it early and no one was harmed. Please rest assured.

"Your Highness, this woman is truly vicious; she cannot be let off lightly," a guest said angrily.

"The people eating at the banquet outside are all ordinary people. How could they be so heartless as to poison them? It's utterly depraved and inhumane."

"Your Highness, such a person must not be let off lightly; it would be best to exterminate her entire family..."

The woman who poisoned Nangong Wu had her jaw dislocated and was unable to speak, her eyes glaring fiercely at her.

Nangong Wu handed the child to Li Shuang, turned the woman's chin back, and coldly asked, "Speak! Who sent you?"

"Now that I'm in your hands, you can do whatever you want with me." The woman glared at her fiercely.

Li An suddenly stepped forward and tore off the woman's sleeve.

On that flawless white arm, there was a small black snake tattoo.

"Your Highness, you are indeed from the Serpent Spirit Society."

"So they're from the Serpent Spirit Society."

The guests' expressions changed repeatedly.

They had all heard that the people who attacked the Zhenyuan Prince's Mansion last night were from an evil sect called the Snake Spirit Society in the Southern Frontier.

"Damn it!" Li An was furious and kicked the woman hard in the chest.

The woman's sternum broke from the kick, and she groaned in pain, vomiting blood, but a sinister smile appeared on her face.

Xiao Lin also stepped forward and spoke: "Everyone, as you all know, our palace was attacked by assassins last night. They were from the Snake Spirit Society!"

Last night they failed to assassinate His Highness, and today they've tried to poison him, not even sparing innocent civilians! The Serpent Spirit Society is utterly wicked, committing any evil for profit; they are veritable demons, deserving of everyone's wrath!

The poisoning incident today has had a huge impact. From now on, everyone in the world will know that the Snake Spirit Society is an evil gang, and everyone will want to kill it.

Nangong Wu also spoke up: "From today onwards, my Zhenyuan Prince's Mansion will include the Serpent Spirit Society on our kill list. We will not rest until the Serpent Spirit Society is completely wiped out."

"If I find out anyone is associating with the Serpent Spirit Society, they are making an enemy of me, Nangong Wu, and will not be spared."

"The Serpent Spirit Society indiscriminately kills innocent people. Such an evil sect is a cancer. My father has already issued an edict to eradicate the Serpent Spirit Society at all costs and to show no leniency," Nangong Yi also stated.

"We, the Serpent Spirit Society, can never be wiped out!" the female assassin suddenly shouted angrily at them.

"Nangong Wu, you bitch, you killed my brother last night, and so many people from the Serpent Spirit Society! Our leader will never let you get away with this! Just wait for the endless revenge from the Serpent Spirit Society!"

"Is that so?" Nangong Wu grabbed the female assassin by the neck. "The people of the Serpent Spirit Society are indeed tough. Then I will grant your wish. Li Cheng, take her away and give her a proper welcome."

"yes!"

Li Cheng and Li Zhan stepped forward and dragged the female assassin away.

"I am very sorry that this happened and that everyone was frightened," Nangong Wu apologized to the guests.

"King Zhenyuan, this is not your fault. It was that snake spirit who wanted to harm people first."

"The Serpent Spirit Society is far too rampant, brazenly coming to people's door to harm them. If it weren't for Your Highness's keen observation and good precautions, and the fact that they were wiped out last night, who knows how many more people they would have harmed in the future."

Several ladies comforted her.

If this had happened in their home, they would likely have been killed.

But after such an incident, no matter how she explained, the guests were left with a lingering fear and dared not eat freely anymore.

Even the number of people eating at banquets outside has dwindled, with only a few poor people and beggars still eating.

Before long, some guests got up to say goodbye.

Less than an hour after the banquet began, almost all the guests had left.

Nangong Yi and Nangong Heng stayed at the very back.

Fearing that others might overhear, they only offered her a few words of comfort before taking their leave.

The Flying Feather Guards and the other guards all knelt down to beg for forgiveness.

"Your Highness, it's all our fault for not discovering that woman in time, allowing her to poison the food." Luo Dayou felt extremely guilty.

"This isn't your fault, get up." Nangong Wu felt they had done very well.

With so many people and such a chaotic situation outside, Qiu Shan was able to catch the poisoner in time, which shows that he is serious and meticulous in his work.

"Your name is Qiu Shan, right?"

"Yes." Qiu Shan hurriedly stepped forward and clasped his hands in greeting.

Nangong Wu looked him up and down. He wasn't very tall, but he had a clever and quick-witted air about him.

"You performed well today. From today onwards, you are promoted to deputy captain of the guards. From now on, you will work with Luo Dayou to ensure the defense of the Prince's Palace."

Qiu Shan was overjoyed upon hearing this and knelt down to express his gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

"Mm." Nangong Wu nodded slightly. "From today onwards, the monthly salary of all guards in the Prince's mansion will be increased by one tael of silver."

Upon hearing this, the guards were overjoyed and knelt down in gratitude, shouting "Your Majesty!" three times.

"Thank you, Your Highness! Long live the Emperor!"

After such a poisoning incident, everyone thought they would be punished, but to their surprise, not only were they not punished, but their monthly allowance was also increased by one tael of silver, making it twelve taels a year.

"As long as you protect the Prince's Mansion, there will be rewards in the future." Nangong Wu smiled as she saw how happy they were.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" the guards said loudly, feeling that they had chosen the right master.