We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

Just as Li Cheluan was driving towards the imperial capital, the people in the city were in panic.

Ever since Emperor Wenchu ​​escaped in the middle of the night the day before yesterday, there has been no peace in the imperial capital.

Although the government tried its best to cover it up, the noise of carriages and people still woke up many neighbors who were sleeping lightly.

Those who were brave enough peeked out through the crack in the door and saw a large number of convoys and sedan chairs, escorted by soldiers, rushing hurriedly towards the south gate.

The people were not stupid either. Combined with the news from the Fengtian Army a few days ago, they immediately understood what had happened.

The news spread like wildfire among the neighbors early the next morning.

The emperor ran away!

He ran away with those officials!

Now the people, who were already panicking because of the rumor that Qingliu Pass had fallen, were completely thrown into chaos.

Some people cursed, some panicked, and some were secretly delighted.

Before the chaos could escalate, the remaining General Guo quickly took over the city defense, and the flag on the top of the city was replaced with the Feng flag with a dark red character overnight.

Immediately afterwards, the entire city was placed under martial law. Soldiers patrolled the streets with knives and guns, and people were strictly prohibited from going out.

The entire imperial capital seemed to have been paused.

Until just now, the martial law was suddenly lifted!

General Guo's soldiers no longer drove the people away with ferocious expressions. Instead, they ran into the streets, banging gongs and shouting at the top of their lungs:

"Listen up, neighbors! Lift martial law!"

"Everyone, go out immediately, clean the streets, and prepare to welcome the Holy Passage!"

"Your Majesty is welcome to enter the city!"

Which Majesty?

The people were confused.

In this world, there is a Majesty in the north and a Majesty in the south. Which one should we welcome?

But there were always some brave and clever ones who sneaked to the street corner and stretched their necks to take a look at the city wall.

Wow! That flag fluttering in the wind is still His Royal Highness's banner!

So, the winner is the Fengtian Army?

The news spread quickly, and some people spontaneously ran to the streets, loudly proclaiming the news that King Feng had entered the imperial capital.

One pass ten, ten pass a hundred.

Those people who were loyal to Li Che rushed out of their homes, cheering and jumping for joy, and in an instant filled both sides of the main road leading to the palace.

People stretched their necks, stood on tiptoe, and looked toward the city gate, their faces filled with joy from the bottom of their hearts.

"I told you that His Royal Highness Prince Feng wouldn't lose. He'd break into the city sooner or later!"

"What do you mean by Your Highness?! You have to call him Your Majesty now. That's our new emperor!"

"Hahaha! The new emperor has entered the city! Everyone, go and see!"

"I said, 'Your Majesty is the true dragon emperor...' No, Your Majesty is the true dragon emperor. I even have a shrine dedicated to Your Majesty at home!"

"Brother, you're amazing! The ancestral temple my family built for His Majesty was destroyed by those damn officials."

"Hey, I was smart. I stuffed His Majesty's longevity tablet into my mother's bed and hid it!"

"Filial son! You are such a filial son! Is your mother okay?"

Guo Si only had a few soldiers left in the city, so how could he sustain such a huge crowd?

Just as the situation was about to get out of control, some men in white uniforms and hoods appeared from nowhere and tacitly assisted the officers and soldiers in directing the crowd and separating the passage.

These people are naturally the night watchmen who have been lurking in the imperial capital for a long time.

The night watchmen were both amused and helpless at this moment. They were skilled in lurking, assassination, and reconnaissance, but now they had to work as urban management officers.

When the majestic emperor's carriage slowly walked out of the city gate, surrounded by elite cavalry, the cheers of the people reached a climax, and the sound waves almost overturned the imperial capital.

"Look! It's His Majesty! Long live His Majesty!"

"Your Highness, it's me! The last time you returned to the capital, I also saw the Emperor's face on the roadside!"

"How dare you! Call me Your Majesty now!"

"Eh? Wu Da, don't you often brag that His Majesty once ate your family's pancakes? Go ask His Majesty if he still remembers."

"Ahem... stop talking nonsense! Um... Zhang San, please come to my house and tell my wife that I'll be back later. I want to see His Majesty enter the palace with my own eyes!"

"Hmm? Look at your wife?! Okay! Leave it to me!"

Sitting on the imperial carriage, Li Che smiled as his eyes slowly swept across the countless excited and eager faces on both sides of the street, his heart filled with emotion.

This was his fourth time in this imperial capital city after traveling through time.

The first time was when he was an excluded prince and left the capital in disgrace to become a fiefdom.

The second time was when I had just made a name for myself outside the Great Wall and was returning at the New Year, feeling somewhat nervous.

The third time, he was hunted down like a stray dog, the streets were stained with blood, and he looked north in panic.

And this time…is different than any other time before.

This time, he was wearing a dragon robe, sitting on the imperial carriage, with an army of 100,000 behind him.

This time, he returned with dignity as the supreme ruler of the world, amidst thunderous applause!

He really wanted to get off the imperial carriage and talk to these simple people and pat their shoulders like he did on the streets of Fengtian.

But he knew that things were different now.

The emperor's majesty is indispensable. If he really goes on like this, the guards and generals around him will probably be scared to death.

However, he responded to this enthusiasm in other ways.

Thinking of this, Li Che smiled and looked up at the sky.

Just then, several huge spherical objects quietly flew over the imperial capital.

The people's attention was so focused on the new emperor that no one noticed.

Until the hot air balloons flew over the crowd, the bottom of the cabin opened, and countless colorful ribbons and petals fluttered down.

Petals and ribbons slowly fell in the air, like a gorgeous flower rain.

"The goddess is scattering flowers, the gods are appearing!"

"It must be His Majesty! It's the auspicious sign brought by His Majesty!"

"Quick! Just smelling the petals of these fairy flowers can extend your life by ten years. Eating one will extend your life even further!"

Exclamations, laughter, and praise mixed together and soared into the sky, making the atmosphere even more lively.

Hot air balloons followed the imperial carriage's route, spreading joy all the way.

As more and more people gathered along the way, the pressure to maintain order became greater, and even the Fengtian Army soldiers had to set up human walls on both sides of the street.

The imperial procession slowly moved forward amid a sea of ​​cheers, heading towards the palace gate.

Suddenly, Li Che raised his hand and said softly, "Stop."

Qiu Bai, who was standing by, immediately signaled the team to pause, with a look of confusion on his face.

Your Majesty, is the same. Is there anything more important than moving into the imperial palace and taking the throne?

On the other hand, Li Che's eyes suddenly became serious, with a hint of sadness.

His gaze passed through the crowd and fell on a slightly deserted courtyard on the right side of the street.

Outside the gate of the compound, a white-haired old woman, accompanied by several female relatives, stood and looked towards Li Che.

Qiu Bai's heart suddenly trembled!

He recognized the place; it was the Qin Mansion.

The home of Qin Jing, the envoy of Fengguo who died in Goryeo!