From time to time she asked the guards outside the door if there was any news, but every time she got a negative answer.

As night fell, the palace was brightly lit.

Bai Qianqian was not sleepy at all. She sat at the table, looking at the food in front of her, but she had no appetite at all.

Qingqing and Qingyan stood aside, silently worrying about her.

"What should I do? Why haven't they come back yet?" Bai Qianqian murmured to herself.

She stood up, walked into the yard, looked at the bright moon in the sky, and prayed silently in her heart that the emperor and King Chen would return safely.

Two days later, the atmosphere in Guanzhou City was tense and full of anticipation.

The Prince Chen's Palace was heavily guarded, with three layers of soldiers inside and outside like a solid fortress, protecting the safety of the palace.

In the dark, the secret guards are always on guard, paying close attention to every move around them.

Prince Chen and Bai Qianqian went together to meet Emperor Xuanwu.

Bai Qianqian's heart was filled with joy and relief.

She was relieved that the emperor arrived safely.

Qingqing and Qingyan had already prepared ice watermelon and jelly, waiting for the return of the emperor and the prince.

At this time, Emperor Xuanwu was sitting at the table, eating jelly with relish.

His face was filled with smiles, as if all the fatigue during this period of time had dissipated at this moment.

Seeing Prince Chen and Bai Qianqian coming, Emperor Xuanwu smiled and waved, motioning them to come over.

King Chen and Bai Qianqian stepped forward quickly and saluted respectfully.

"Father, you have worked hard along the way." King Chen said.

Emperor Xuanwu waved his hand and said, "It's not hard. I am happy to see you."

Bai Qianqian also said softly: "Your Majesty, it's great that you can arrive safely. We were all worried to death."

Emperor Xuanwu smiled, pointed at the ice watermelon and jelly on the table, and said, "This ice watermelon and jelly are really good for cooling off in the summer. You guys should try some too."

Prince Chen and Bai Qianqian looked at each other, then sat next to Emperor Xuanwu.

Qingqing and Qingyan quickly served them ice watermelon and jelly.

King Chen picked up a piece of ice watermelon, took a bite, and immediately felt a coolness spreading through his mouth.

He looked at Emperor Xuanwu and said, "Father, this trip is too dangerous. Don't be so willful in the future."

Emperor Xuanwu nodded slightly and said, "I understand. I was not thoughtful enough this time and made you worry."

Bai Qianqian couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips as she listened to the conversation between the father and son.

She didn't dare say that.

After all, he is the current emperor.

Emperor Xuanwu smiled and said, "Okay, I will pay attention to it in the future."

There were no dangers on the road, fortunately King Chen was there to help.

Emperor Xuanwu recounted some incidents encountered on the road and the heroic performance of the Dragon Guards.

Prince Chen also reported to Emperor Xuanwu on the various situations they encountered during their search for the emperor.

The entire palace was filled with a warm and joyful atmosphere.

After eating the ice watermelon and jelly, Emperor Xuanwu felt a little sleepy.

Uncle Chen had already prepared the accommodation and personally helped Emperor Xuanwu to the courtyard and then back to his room to rest.

And in the yard, half of the dragon guards were guarding it.

The others were resting, waiting for the shift change at night.

Since it concerns the emperor's safety, they dare not be careless.

At this moment, King Chen and Bai Qianqian were both in the study.

King Dust is writing a letter.

The Emperor has already arrived, so naturally he has to write a letter to inform the Crown Prince.

And tell him not to worry anymore.

Bai Qianqian stood quietly by, watching King Chen writing the letter attentively, feeling filled with emotion.

The worries and tensions of the past few days have finally dissipated with the emperor's safe arrival.

King Chen finished writing the letter and sealed it.

He summoned a trusted guard, handed him the letter, and instructed him: "Make sure to deliver this letter to the prince as soon as possible, without any mistakes."

The guards took the order and left.

King Chen turned around and looked at Bai Qianqian, his eyes full of tenderness, "I'm sorry to have worried you these past few days."

Bai Qianqian shook her head slightly, "As long as the emperor and you are safe, I will be at ease."

The two were silent for a moment, and King Chen said, "Now that the emperor is in Guanzhou, we need to be more cautious and ensure his safety."

Bai Qianqian nodded in agreement, "Then we have to properly arrange the guards and daily affairs of the palace, and we can't slack off in the slightest."

They began to discuss the next arrangements, from increasing the number of patrols to strengthening the inspection of kitchen ingredients, every detail.

Unconsciously, time passed quietly.

Outside the emperor's room, the dragon guards still stood guard at their posts with solemn expressions.

The yard was very quiet, with only the occasional sound of footsteps.

Guanzhou City seemed exceptionally peaceful at night, and the lights in Prince Chen's Palace were still bright.

After Bai Qianqian and King Chen finished their work, they went to the yard together and looked at the stars in the sky.

"I hope there won't be such thrilling things in the future." Bai Qianqian said softly.

King Chen held her hand and said, "I will do my best to protect the emperor, you, and Guanzhou."

The next morning, sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves into the courtyard of Prince Chen's Mansion, forming patches of light.

The emperor woke up from his sleep and felt refreshed.

After tidying up the room, he walked out of the room and walked around the yard twice.

The fresh air made him feel particularly comfortable and his spirits became even higher.

The emperor strolled along the way and unknowingly arrived at the martial arts training ground in the palace.

Seeing the neatly arranged weapons, he felt a surge of pride in his heart.

He reached out and picked up a big knife, as if he was back in his youth when he was fighting on the battlefield.

The emperor wielded his sword with every move, and his aura was so powerful that it was intimidating.

At this time, King Chen also woke up from his sleep.

After asking the guards about the emperor's whereabouts, he learned that the emperor was in the martial arts training ground, so he hurried to the training ground.

From a distance, King Chen saw his father wielding a sword.

The agile posture and sharp swordsmanship made King Chen admire him.

He did not go forward to disturb them immediately, but stood aside and watched quietly.

After performing a set of sword skills, the emperor's clothes on his back were soaked with sweat, and sweat on his forehead was dripping like raindrops.

But he was in an unusually good mood, with a satisfied smile on his face.

It had been a long time since he had enjoyed such a free time, and the emperor felt as if he had become decades younger.

He saw King Dust standing nearby and waving at him.

King Chen quickly stepped forward, saluted respectfully and said, "Father, your swordsmanship is still so superb."

The emperor laughed and said, "I haven't practiced for a long time, so I'm a little rusty. But today's activity makes me happy."

The father and son chatted as they walked towards the courtyard where the emperor lived.

When we returned to the yard, the eunuchs had already fetched water.

The emperor went straight back to his room to take a shower and change clothes, while Prince Chen ordered Mo Er to serve breakfast.

After a while, Mo Er came to the emperor's room with a sumptuous breakfast.

After the emperor finished washing, he changed into light clothes, sat at the table and began to enjoy breakfast.

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