He likes brightly colored clothes and wears many accessories, such as fans, rings, sachets, and jade pendants. He also usually carries a book in his hand to show off.

It's a bit flashy, but thankfully it still has a pretty face to back it up.

Chi Wangshu was a lively, cheerful, and active girl. Her everyday clothes were mostly practical riding attire, and she would tie all her hair up on top of her head with a men's hair ornament. She was always clean and didn't like to wear any jewelry.

Living in the northern frontier for a long time, my skin turned a healthy wheat color, my face was a little dry and had freckles, and my hands were calloused from holding cold weapons for many years.

She didn't care at all; she saw it as a symbol of honor. She was very confident, and everyone in the army followed her lead.

Her commanding presence and the way she exuded in every gesture made her impossible to ignore.

The three of them shared a deep bond, unlike the cold relationship typical of royal siblings.

"Why don't you leave An'an with us for the next few days? We'll look after her for you." Chi Wangshu picked An'an up and started playing a game of chase with Chi Wanfu.

An'an was overjoyed in Chi Wangshu's arms.

“There’s no need,” Chi Yuan shook his head. “They’re just some insignificant little bugs; they’re not that much of a threat.”

"The capital has already laid a tight net, just waiting to catch them like turtles in a jar."

"Don't be too confident." Shen Yulou crossed his hands, recalling the original plot development.

It's best to be cautious.

"Be careful with that incense. Recently, burning incense has been banned in all parts of the palace, especially the places you've been and the military camps in the capital."

Shen Yulou was still a little afraid that Chi Yuan would be tricked.

Chi Yuan nodded.

"Father's methods back then weren't quite effective," Chi Chang sighed, shaking the fan in his hand.

"You can't say that. After all, it was done on someone else's turf. How could you expect to know more about it than others?" Chi Wangshu defended her father while playing the game.

"That's true." Ji Chang immediately closed his folding fan and sighed.

"They ran away, so be it. Instead of cherishing their peaceful lives, they coveted things that didn't belong to them. That's their mistake."

Chi Yuan clapped his hands and slapped the crushed leaves on the ground.

"Judging by the time, it's about time."

"You will be stationed outside the palace, while General Fu and I will guard the palace."

"If the situation changes, Shen Bijue and An Youping will contact you quickly. You will go with them to eliminate the forces outside the palace and guard the outer perimeter of the palace and the entire capital."

Chaos must not occur under the emperor's nose.

“Okay.” Chi Chang told Chi Wangshu that it was no problem and that it was a small matter.

"Recently, those officials and their families should stay at home and not go anywhere, so as not to cause trouble."

Ji Chang suddenly spoke, seemingly with a hidden meaning.

"You suspect there's a traitor on our side?" Chi Wangshu's heart sank.

"It's hard to say; you can guard against anything but a thief within your own family."

"Let's send someone to keep an eye on things first, but don't alert them."

Chi Chang looked at Chi Yuan, wanting him to have a backup plan.

Chi Yuan patted him on the shoulder to reassure him.

"I have already sent my personal guards to keep an eye on things. If there is any unusual activity, kill them on the spot."

The Imperial Guard was an army directly controlled by the emperor, composed entirely of elite soldiers, all handpicked from the best of the best.

They only obeyed the emperor's orders and were specifically responsible for doing shady things for the emperor.

"Then there shouldn't be any major problems." Chi Wangshu handed An'an back to Chi Yuan to hold.

"You must be careful in the palace, especially with this little baby in the family."

"Let's go back quickly, staying away for too long might cause trouble." Chi Wangshu and Chi Chang looked at the sky, which was gradually darkening.

"I know, you two be careful too." Shen Yulou turned around and reminded the brother and sister.