After traveling through time, I became a princess in ancient times

Xia Yurou came in front of Dong Yuhong, and snowflakes gently swirled around her, as if crowning her sadness.

With Xiaoxue's support, she slowly squatted down and put her hands on Dong Yuhong's trembling shoulders. Her gentle eyes seemed to be able to touch her inner pain through her tears.

"Miss Yuhong, the pain of losing a loved one is unmatched, but Nightingale... is not as cruel as you think."

Dong Yuhong looked up at Xia Yurou, her bloodshot eyes showing both despair and doubt: "Princess, I saw with my own eyes that she pierced my father's chest with a knife. How could I forget that blood and pain? How could there be any misunderstanding?"

"Everyone who was born in troubled times has his own reasons for being forced to do so. Perhaps there is a deeper conspiracy hidden behind it. I will definitely find out the truth and give you and Uncle Dong an explanation."

Ren Chenxi stood aside and blamed Xiaoxue: "How dare you deliberately prevent Miss Dong from avenging her father and let the female killer go. After returning home, you should reflect on your mistakes facing the wall. This can be regarded as a small punishment for you."

Xiaoxue lowered her head in grievance and replied "yes". As a maid, how dare she disobey any decision of the prince?

Now it was Xia Yurou's turn to be unhappy. She quickly stepped forward and protected Xiaoxue behind her: "Your Highness, if you want to punish her, punish Rouer as well. I told her to do this."

Ren Chenxi's expression changed slightly, and he sighed helplessly. He stretched out his hand to touch Xia Yurou's cheek, but stopped in mid-air. He patted her shoulder instead, with a tone that was somewhat reproachful but also full of tenderness: "You, you always protect the people around you like this, and you don't even look at what you are like now. Forget it, how can I bear to really punish you. However, the etiquette between master and servant cannot be abolished, remember to be careful next time."

Xia Yurou gently stroked her bulging belly, a gentle smile on her lips, as if she was having a silent conversation with the unborn life.

"Yiyi, was Daddy angry with Mom just now?"

There was a cunning light in her eyes and she deliberately raised her voice, but her eyes secretly glanced at Ren Chenxi beside her, and the smile on the corner of her mouth could not be hidden.

Ren Chenxi had an innocent and helpless look on his face. He shook his head with a wry smile, slowly approached Xia Yurou, squatted down, and gently put his ear against her abdomen, as if he was really listening to the unheard sound of life.

"Rou'er, you are wrongly accusing me. When have I ever been mean to you? I just scolded Xiaoxue a few times. If Yiyi is unfilial in the future, I will hold you responsible."

As he spoke, he looked up at Xia Yurou. His doting and deep affection was enough to melt all the coldness of winter.

Xia Yurou ignored him and came to Dong Yuhong to help her up, but she hugged the princess and cried sadly, as if she wanted to pour out all her grievances. Her tears rolled down on the cold snow and condensed into tiny ice crystals.

In this silvery white snow, the heroine's strength and tenderness coexist, showing a different kind of landscape quality.

The wind blew gently, bringing snowflakes that fell on the ends of their hair, adding a poignant sadness to the painting.

Afterwards, Dong Yuhong and his team escorted the escort agency's truck slowly into the Nandu city. There were shops lining both sides of the street. Steaming hot air escaped from each storefront, forming a hazy picture with the cold air.

The market was bustling with vendors hawking hot buns, candied haws and a variety of handicrafts.

Xia Yurou, who was sitting in the carriage, frowned slightly, and couldn't help but feel suspicious. She asked Ren Chenxi, who was standing next to the window, "It's really strange. There are not even basic guards in the city, not even soldiers stationed on the city walls."

Ren Chenxi looked around and said in confusion: "Indeed, this king did not expect it. Although Beiling is far away from Nandu, this scene is really rare."

Sun Erniang, who was not far away, heard their conversation and walked to the carriage and said, "We have to be careful. This Nandu may be hiding some unknown secrets."

At this time, Du Wenxuan stepped forward and said softly: "You all don't know that the reason why Nandu can maintain this peace in troubled times is all because of the city lord Liu Qingyun. This person's cultivation has reached the level of a grandmaster, and he can protect the peace of the area by himself. Therefore, ordinary guards seem a bit redundant."

"There are actually people who can cultivate to the level of a Grandmaster!"

Xia Yurou's shocked gaze seemed to be able to penetrate the flying snowflakes as she imagined the extraordinary strength of City Lord Liu.

Du Wenxuan explained: "City Lord Liu has been extremely talented since he was young. Countless warriors came here to compete with him, but all of them returned empty-handed, which made him even more legendary. But just like everything in the world, where there is light there must be shadow. Although City Lord Liu is strong, he also has his principles."

Sun Erniang was straightforward. She couldn't help but frown upon hearing this and questioned, "If he is such a great man, why did he stand by and watch when we were besieged by the Yun Yi gang? Could it be that the peace of Nandu is only a privilege for those within the city?"

Du Wenxuan's expression became solemn, and he slowly said: "City Lord Liu does have a quirk, that is, 'the city gate is the boundary, and he will not interfere in disputes outside the city.' He believes that the peace of Nandu City is his promise to the old city lord, and the outside of the city is a trial ground for the children of the rivers and lakes. The strong survive and the weak are eliminated. This is the way of heaven. If anyone dares to cause trouble in the city, no matter who it is, he will suffer the most severe punishment. Several well-known people in the rivers and lakes disappeared overnight because of provocation in the city. It is said that they were killed by City Lord Liu himself."

Sun Erniang said indignantly: "How can there be such a quirk? Life outside the city is not human life? In this world, the strong can do whatever they want and make their own rules?"

Xia Yurou comforted her softly, "Second Mother, things in the world are complicated and changeable. We cannot jump to conclusions based on our own opinions. City Lord Liu must have his difficulties. Although his principles are strict, he has also maintained the peace of this Southern Capital."

Ren Chenxi nodded slightly, as if thinking about the complexity of human nature: "In troubled times, things are often not black and white. City Lord Liu's choice may be the way he thinks is the best way to protect this land. Although we cannot change his principles, we can at least stick to our beliefs and speak for the weak and fight for justice within our capabilities."

Du Wenxuan pointed to a pavilion not far away and said, "If there is any unusual movement in the city, special lights will be lit to warn outsiders not to violate the rules of Nandu."

Xiaoxue in the carriage took good care of the princess, her face filled with sincere admiration for Du Wenxuan: "Mr. Du is really knowledgeable and knows all kinds of strange things."

Standing outside the carriage, Du Wenxuan could also feel the warm atmosphere inside: "The world is far more vast than we can imagine, and different stories are hidden in every place. I am not talented, but I am willing to turn everything into a beautiful piece of writing and pass it on to the world."

At this moment, Ren Chenxi appeared calm on the surface, staring at the snow-covered roof from time to time, thinking secretly in his heart.

His fingers tapped the hilt of the sword under his cloak, his eyes wandered over Du Wenxuan again, the corners of his mouth curled up imperceptibly, and he thought to himself: Although what Du Wenxuan said is reasonable, it is difficult to tell whether it is true or false, so how can I believe it completely? Dong Biaotou insisted on personally delivering the Jade Guanyin to this Nandu City. What secrets are behind this?