As soon as Nanzhi saw Wengui coming in with the medicine soup, the expression on her face changed immediately. It was originally a little cold and indifferent, but at this moment it became extremely gentle and lovely.

She tightly grasped Xiao Jinghan's sleeve, pouted her lips slightly, tears flashed in her eyes, as if she was about to cry, and said pitifully: "Cousin, please don't chase me away, I still want to play in Shangjing for a while longer!"

Xiao Jinghan looked at Nanzhi like this, and a feeling of pity and love welled up in his heart. He gently patted Nanzhi's hair, and his tone was full of pampering: "Okay, don't worry, I will take you out shopping as soon as we leave the palace tomorrow."

Hearing this, Nanzhi's eyes suddenly lit up, and the corners of her mouth curved up, revealing a happy smile: "Great! Then I must shop until very late before I go home!"

Xiao Jinghan smiled gently and responded, "No problem, I will always be with you no matter how late it is." His eyes were full of affection, which moved people.

Nanzhi carefully picked up the bowl of medicine soup and carefully examined the ingredients and texture. She frowned slightly, as if she was thinking about something. Seeing this, Xiao Jinghan on the side laughed softly: "Xiaozhi, don't be so nervous. The two brothers Wengui are the confidants of Emperor Wen. Before Nanyi is subdued, Emperor Wen will never harm me. What's more, this little snake has not done anything unusual."

However, Nanzhi's expression was still solemn. She shook her head and said, "It's better to be safe than sorry. After all, people's hearts are unpredictable. But... why is this snake still here with you?"

Xiao Jinghan smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "She gave this snake to me."

Hearing this, Nanzhi's eyes revealed a little envy: "I asked Sister An Yue for this snake before, but she said she would never sell it to me even if I was offered a huge sum of money. I never thought that she would give it to you so easily. Hmm... Could it be that you two knew each other before?"

Xiao Jinghan slowly lowered his eyes, his voice low and soft: "She once saved my life. Oh, by the way, you haven't told me yet how you escaped from Nanyi." His eyes fell on Nanzhi again, with a bit of expectation and curiosity.

Nanzhi said with a smile on her face: "From childhood to adulthood, I have never met a woman as peculiar as Sister Dark Moon. Her magical disguise skills are breathtaking, and her martial arts are even more outstanding. However, the most attractive thing is her unique and distinctive personality! I love her very much!"

When Xiao Jinghan heard Nanzhi praising Dark Moon Fairy so much, a hint of tenderness appeared in his eyes.

Then, Nanzhi told Xiao Jinghan in more detail about their experiences along the way.

When talking about the story in Yishui City, Nanzhi couldn't help laughing and said, "At that time, those Jianghu killers who received the bounty order and came to hunt us down had their eyebrows shaved off overnight. There is no doubt that this must have been done by Sister Dark Moon!"

Xiao Jinghan frowned slightly, but it disappeared in a flash. He thought to himself: The Crown Prince and the Third Prince had suffered the same treatment before... This Dark Moon Enchantress is indeed capricious and arrogant, but this kind of free and unbridled lifestyle seems to have a different kind of fun!

The sun was shining, the breeze was blowing, and the Imperial Garden was full of life. Emperor Wen stood by the pool, with his hands behind his back, and solemnly instructed Eunuch Gao beside him: "Tomorrow you need to go to Wu'an Palace in person to assist Prince Xiao in handling the affairs of the palace. Be sure to arrange more guards with superb martial arts to guard the palace, and you can carefully select them from the Jingji Camp. There must be no negligence, and you must ensure the absolute safety of Prince Xiao in the palace."

Eunuch Gao nodded respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will go to the Jingji Camp in person and carefully select the most suitable guards. Just now, Wengui came to report that Princess Luo was intercepted by the Crown Prince on her way to the Haoxue Palace. Fortunately, Prince Xiao helped her in time and resolved the crisis!"

When Emperor Wen heard this, his eyes instantly turned extremely cold, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Humph, my prince... haha! Does he really think that Luo Xiaoqi will always follow him wholeheartedly? People's hearts are fickle. His face is quite similar to his uncle, but compared with Prince Xiao, there is a world of difference. I don't know if Luo Xiaoqi was blind before, but he actually thought he was handsome!"

When Eunuch Gao heard Emperor Wen's words that belittled his own son, he could not help but feel embarrassed, and even a few beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He sighed in his heart, what father in the world would belittle his own child like this! Alas, in the imperial family, family affection also seems fragile in the face of power!

At dawn the next day, when the light of day was just breaking, Wenfu and Wengui silently helped Xiao Jinghan pack his luggage.

Xiao Jinghan moved out of the once familiar yet unfamiliar Haoxue Palace. His steps seemed a little heavy, but his eyes were full of expectations for the future.

Nanzhi excitedly followed him and left together. The two walked out of the palace side by side, as if they were going to get away from the hustle and bustle of the world.

Eunuch Gao led a team of guards numbering up to a hundred people, lined up neatly in front of the palace gate, and quietly waited for their arrival.

When he saw Prince Xiao, Eunuch Gao smiled and said softly, "Prince Xiao, the guards who are here to greet you are all elites carefully selected from the Jingji Camp. From now on, they will become the exclusive guards of the Wu'an Palace, and will follow your lead and obey all your orders."

Nanzhi on the side couldn't help but exclaimed: "There are too many guards!" She widened her eyes and looked at the imposing guard in front of her, secretly guessing how much the emperor valued the Wu'an Palace.

Xiao Jinghan smiled slightly, his voice was as gentle and warm as the spring breeze: "Thank you, Eunuch Gao, for conveying my gratitude to Your Majesty! Your Majesty's upbringing and teachings to me over the years will be unforgettable to Jinghan. I will definitely keep this kindness in my heart!" His eyes were firm and sincere, revealing his deep respect and gratitude for the emperor.

Xiao Jinghan and Nanzhi followed Eunuch Gao to the Wu'an Palace. Princess Nanzhi couldn't help but marvel at what she saw. This Wu'an Palace in Shangjing was exactly the same as the Wu'an Palace in Nanyi! Whether it was the architectural style or the layout design, there was no difference. Obviously, this was the result of careful planning and construction.

Looking back to the past, this Wu'an Palace was given to Xiao Jinghan's grandfather by the Emperor Taizu himself. Time flies, but this palace still stands, witnessing the rise and fall of the Xiao family. The whole palace is magnificent and magnificent, demonstrating the owner's noble status and prominent power.

The pavilions and towers in the palace are well-arranged, the garden paths are winding, the rockery and pools complement each other, and the exotic flowers and plants compete for beauty. Every detail shows the craftsmen's ingenious skills and endless thoughts. Walking among them, it feels like being in a fairyland, which is intoxicating.

However, for Xiao Jinghan, this is not just a gorgeous mansion, but also a symbol of family inheritance and responsibility. Standing at the gate of the palace, he secretly made up his mind to protect this family business and avenge his deceased relatives! Princess Nanzhi silently accompanied him and gave him the warmest support and encouragement.

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