Rong Ning pondered these words carefully in her heart, and gradually came to understand their deeper meaning.

She knew all too well that military power was the cornerstone of a stable position, and its importance to a person in power was self-evident.

Her elder brother, as the crown prince, naturally hoped to entrust her to the person he trusted most.

In a turbulent and ever-changing world, those caught in the vortex of power must proceed with extreme caution at every step.

In this context, Rong Ning's existence undoubtedly became the safest option.

As her elder brother's younger sister, she was not only related by blood, but also unable to inherit the throne because she was a woman. This identity allowed her to control the military while also eliminating many of her elder brother's concerns.

After all, no matter how much she expands her power in the future, she will not pose a threat to her elder brother's position.

Therefore, from a certain perspective, Rong Ning and her elder brother's interests are highly aligned. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Thank you for your trust, elder brother. When we return to Nanyang City, remember to look after me and make sure I don't get torn apart by those ministers."

"Don't joke around. When we get back to Nanyang City, it's not that I'll protect you, but that I'll pull you back from being too impulsive. After all, these things need to be done step by step, and we can't rush them."

"Take your time...take your time..."

How slow?

Rong Ning silently recited this sentence in her heart, but she couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

She understood her elder brother's good intentions and worries, but she also knew that the political situation was constantly changing, and sometimes being too cautious could become an obstacle to progress.

She didn't want to dwell on the issue any longer, and instead said, "It's getting late, let's hurry to the Dragon Valley camp."

Faced with Rong Ning's suggestion, the Crown Prince did not rush to agree.

Knowing Rong Ning's personality and style well, he asked bluntly, "You brought me to the Humen camp to rebuild the cavalry, so why did you take me to the Longgu camp? You can't just want me to see the might of the Southern Dynasty army, can you?"

Upon hearing this, Rong Ning's lips curled into a sly smile.

She shook her head slightly and retorted, "Tsk... How can you talk like that, brother? I have no demands, I just want you to see the current prowess of the Southern Dynasty army, is that not allowed?"

Upon seeing this, the Crown Prince couldn't help but smile slightly.

He knew Rong Ning's personality well and was straightforward, "A Ning...don't I know what kind of person you are?"

If you really have nothing you want me to do, you'd rather stay in Kangye City and rest or do something else to pass the time than take me running around like this.

After her mother passed away, Rong Ning became unusually restless.

As the eldest son in the family, the Crown Prince shoulders many responsibilities, but when facing his younger sister Rong Ning, he ultimately finds it difficult to show the same boundless patience as Rong Yang.

After Rong Ning's excessive behavior towards the concubine, the Crown Prince finally couldn't help but reprimand her, hoping that she could restrain herself and not go too far.

However, Rong Ning was born with a rebellious streak. Instead of repenting for the Crown Prince's reprimand, she became even more vengeful.

From then on, whenever she saw the Crown Prince, she always put on a disdainful attitude, acting as if there was an irreconcilable feud between them.

Even as Rong Ning grew up and learned more about things, she was no longer as willful and reckless as she was when she was a child. However, whenever she spent more than an hour alone with the Crown Prince, she would cause trouble or simply leave.

This situation is undoubtedly much more worry-free for the Crown Prince.

He knew Rong Ning's personality well and understood why she did this.

The rebuilding of the cavalry is a major event concerning the future of the Southern Dynasty. In the long run, it will undoubtedly be beneficial to the Southern Dynasty in every way.

There will surely be good things waiting for him at the Dragon Valley camp.

The crown prince frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then asked in a tone that was both gentle and slightly curious, "Tell me, what new idea have you come up with this time?"

"Oh dear, listen to what you're saying!" Rong Ning glared at him lightly, her tone a mix of playfulness and dissatisfaction. "It's as if every suggestion I make is something bad."

The Crown Prince smiled slightly and replied, "Not at all. Your suggestions are always very interesting, so I am naturally looking forward to them this time as well."

"What's the rush... You'll know when we get there," Rong Ning said, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense, her eyes gleaming with a mysterious light.

Although the journey from Humen Camp to Longgu Camp was long, both men, each with their own thoughts, spurred their horses forward swiftly.

When they arrived at the Dragon Valley camp, they found General Wang already waiting outside the camp, clearly having prepared for the Crown Prince and Rong Ning's visit.

The Crown Prince turned his head to look at Rong Ning, his eyes questioning, "Did you inform General Wang in advance that we were coming?"

Rong Ning nodded and explained, "Yes, I sent someone to deliver a message on the way to Humen Camp. Going to Humen Camp was to let you see with your own eyes what the Southern Dynasty currently lacks, while coming to Longgu Camp was to let you witness firsthand the strength and power of our Southern Dynasty army."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince's eyes flashed with interest. He raised his eyebrows slightly, seemingly filled with anticipation for what he was about to see.

"Then we'd better take a good look."

The prince's lips curled into a playful smile, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and longing for the unknown.

He gently spurred his horse and rode alongside Rong Ning deeper into the camp.

At this moment, General Wang had already knelt down on the ground, given a standard military salute, and respectfully called out, "This humble general greets Your Highness the Crown Prince and Your Highness the Princess!"

The Crown Prince raised his hand to indicate that General Wang should dispense with the formalities. His tone was both authoritative and approachable. “General Wang, there is no need for such formalities. I have come here today hoping to witness firsthand the heroic bearing of my Southern Dynasty’s army, especially the soldiers of the Dragon Valley Camp. I have heard that you have been training well and are in high spirits recently, which makes me very pleased.”

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