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

A few days later, dust was flying everywhere at the gate of Longyang City. Ren Chennan and Commander Zhang rode fast horses one after the other and rushed in with their guards. Their faces were covered in dust, but their eagerness could not be concealed. The sound of horses' hooves made the bluestone road rumble.

In the council hall, the emperor was reviewing a mountain of memorials when he saw Prince Nan and Commander Zhang walk in together.

Commander Zhang half-knelt on the ground respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, this trip to Nandu will lead to a major discovery."

The emperor glanced at the two of them sharply, then put down his red brush and asked, "What happened in the martial arts world?"

Commander Zhang took a deep breath, his voice solemn: "Your Majesty, this wave of turmoil all stems from a legendary Jade Guanyin. It is not only a treasure that people in the martial arts world are competing for, but also hides a shocking secret... The Jade Guanyin is actually the only key to the ancient imperial tomb."

Ren Chennan took over the conversation and said mysteriously: "I didn't know the secret at first, until I investigated in depth, I found out that there is an unparalleled emperor's sword hidden in the imperial mausoleum. Whoever obtains it can command the world and change the Dragon Kingdom without difficulty."

Upon hearing this, the emperor frowned and looked directly at Commander Zhang. There was a majesty in the air that could not be ignored.

Eunuch Li quickly dissuaded the Southern Prince in a trembling voice: "Your Highness, this is about the foundation of the country, you must not take it lightly."

Ren Chennan looked determined, bowed with both hands, and said solemnly: "My Royal Highness, I know everything I said is true. The power of the Emperor's Sword is enough to rewrite history, but City Lord Liu's cultivation is so profound that it is indeed an insurmountable barrier."

Commander Zhang remained in his kneeling position and added, "I once tried to test the truth. The Grandmaster is truly amazing. I failed to retrieve the Emperor's Sword. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

The emperor's expression eased slightly, and with mixed emotions he raised his hand and said, "My dear minister, please stand still. I know you have done your best. The affairs of the martial arts world are inherently treacherous and cannot be completely controlled by human power."

Commander Zhang looked up gratefully, then stood up and stepped aside.

Ren Chennan took a step forward and said in a low voice: "The Emperor's Sword has fallen into the hands of my third brother, my royal brother must be on guard!"

The emperor was not angry after hearing this. Instead, a smile appeared on his face: "It is safer for the Emperor's Sword to remain in the hands of my brothers than to fall into the hands of those who have evil intentions."

He stroked the dragon robe gently, with a hint of relief in his tone.

Upon seeing this, Eunuch Li immediately understood what was going on. His face was filled with a flattering smile, and his voice was shrill and loud: "Congratulations, Your Majesty. This is God's blessing on our Dragon Kingdom. His Royal Highness Prince Beiling is loyal and righteous. He will be able to properly keep the Emperor's Sword. In the future, he will surely help Your Majesty expand the territory and become a powerful figure in all directions."

As he spoke, he bowed to show his respect to the emperor.

Ren Chennan secretly clenched his fists, but maintained a calm face. He slowly walked to the center of the hall, looked deeply at the emperor, and said in a low voice: "Royal brother, you know that King Beiling is not a disaster in the eyes of the world, but is actually the Dragon Emperor's destiny. All the rumors in the past were smokescreens to deceive the emperor. This time, I conducted an in-depth investigation and found that it was my third uncle who changed my third brother's fate. The emperor's sword in his hand was given by destiny."

The emperor slowly stood up, his dragon robe swaying lightly with his movements, and even the air seemed to become heavier.

He stared at Ren Chennan and said slowly: "I believe in King Beiling. He has been kind-hearted since childhood and is loyal to his country. How could he have the heart to rebel against me?"

Ren Chennan felt mixed emotions. He stood side by side with the emperor and said nonsense, "Brother, people's hearts are fickle and things are unpredictable. You know, the reason why Third Uncle changed Third Brother's fate was not out of kindness, but because of a power struggle that had been buried for many years. The Emperor's Sword is not only a weapon, but also a symbol of power, which is enough to make anyone greedy. Although Third Brother's temperament has changed drastically, his desire for power may be quietly growing."

Commander Zhang was shocked and immediately knelt on one knee: "I will immediately mobilize the elite troops to capture King Beiling."

"Wait a minute, I will send someone to secretly investigate King Beiling first. If he really has ulterior motives, I will not tolerate it."

Ren Chennan frowned and said urgently: "Now that King Beiling holds the Emperor's Sword, if we don't stop him in time, when he grows stronger, Longguo will be plunged into unprecedented turmoil. By then, it will be extremely difficult to capture him."

Commander Zhang stomped the ground hard, and the stone slab cracked, demonstrating his extraordinary internal strength. This is the power of a master.

"I beg Your Majesty to let me mobilize the Imperial Guards to bring back the King of Beiling and the King's Sword to protect the country of Long."

The emperor hesitated for a moment, then waved his wide dragon sleeves gently, and an unquestionable majesty filled the entire council hall: "I have my own destiny, my dear minister, there is no need to say more."

Although Commander Zhang was unwilling, he knew that the emperor's order was difficult to disobey, so he had to clasp his fists heavily, like a volcano about to erupt, but at this moment he forced himself to suppress the waves in his heart, slowly retreated, until he heavily exited the hall.

Ren Chennan's face suddenly changed. He took a step forward, bent his knees slightly, and almost half-knelt on the ground: "Royal brother, think twice! The matter of King Beiling is of great importance. It concerns the future safety of Dragon Country. We must be careful. I am willing to go to Beiling in person and investigate secretly to ensure that there are no mistakes. If there is any accident, I will report it to you as soon as possible to prevent the situation from getting worse."

The emperor nodded slightly and said slowly: "Since the Southern Prince has made this decision, I will agree. You must be careful and cautious. You must find out the truth and ensure your own safety."

"I will definitely live up to your expectations and bring peace and prosperity to the Dragon Kingdom."

Ren Chennan left the hall. He stopped at the bottom of the stairs, staring at the slowly rising sun, and whispered, "My dear third brother, even a waste like you can transform into a dragon. A true emperor is not just about possessing an emperor sword. I am the king destined by heaven."

In the council hall, the emperor slowly turned around and looked at Eunuch Li with deep eyes, and said with a slightly tired and solemn tone: "You have followed me for many years. What do you think about the affairs of King Beiling?"

Eunuch Li bowed quickly, his wrinkled face filled with a flattering smile that was sincere.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I have the guts to say something. Since taking office, King Beiling has cared about the people of Long Country, even though he is in a remote place. He has killed bandits, provided disaster relief, and built water conservancy projects, which have won the hearts of the people. I believe that Your Majesty will never have the intention of rebellion. Moreover, people are all made of flesh and blood. Your Majesty has had a deep brotherly relationship with Your Majesty since childhood. How could you be easily blinded by power?"

A complex emotion flashed across the emperor's eyes, as if he had traveled through the long river of time and returned to the carefree childhood days he spent with King Beiling.

He sighed softly and said with emotion: "As the elder brother, I have stayed away from King Beiling since I learned that he had an unlucky fate. After all, the royal family owes him too much."

Eunuch Li hurriedly handed over an exquisite pigeon letter and whispered, "Your Majesty, I just received a pigeon letter saying that the Northern Princess gave birth to a little princess in the Southern Capital."

The emperor took the letter and gently stroked the letter carrying the good news with his fingers, as if he could feel the joy of new life coming from afar. Tears flashed in his eyes, which were deeply touched by the blood-related family affection.

While he was happy, the emperor's expression suddenly became solemn. He gently put down the pigeon letter in his hand and said worriedly: "The Southern Prince's character is unpredictable. I am worried that he may have a glimpse of the Emperor's Sword and will embark on a path of no return. The love between brothers is often fragile under the temptation of power."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Li whispered, "Although the Southern King is a man of deep thoughts, he is not the one who would plot rebellion. Just in case, I will arrange for someone to act in secret to ensure that the Southern King's every move is under control."

After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave. The emperor took out a small token from his sleeve: "This order can mobilize the imperial city's secret guards. The truth must be made public. Do not hurt the two princes."

Eunuch Li took the token and quickly walked through the winding and deep palace corridors to the most secret corner of the imperial city, where the secret guards lived. An inconspicuous stone door opened quietly and silently, revealing a gloomy atmosphere.

He stepped in and saw all kinds of weapons hanging on the wall, each of them exuding a cold light that should not be underestimated.

The secret guards were like ghosts, silently waiting for orders.

"The emperor has ordered that we secretly monitor the Southern Prince Ren Chennan and make sure that his actions are under control. But remember, do not accidentally hurt the two princes. Violators will be severely punished."

The secret guards moved slightly and disappeared into the darkness.

The leading secret guard gently stroked the sharp dagger at his waist, which was his partner in countless missions.

Following his whisper, the other secret guards scattered like stars in the night sky, each looking for the best hiding position, ready to carry out this delicate and dangerous mission.

Around the Nan Wang Mansion, shadows gently passed over the roofs, treetops, and even the corners of the walls, and every step was silent.

The leading secret guard observed the movements in the mansion through the narrow gap, not missing even the slightest movement, as if this silent contest had quietly begun.