Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

The newcomers were no ordinary group. Qinjiang Wang and his three companions hid behind the roadside bushes, watching as the group gradually approached.

As they drew closer, they saw that the group was dressed in southern barbarian attire and had many guards.

"Southern barbarians!" King Qinjiang's expression turned grave.

"Your Highness, something's not right," Geng Chun said.

Everyone looked at Geng Chun, Jiang Shi and Xue Mei looked bewildered, and Qin Jiang Wang said, "You mean...?"

Geng Chun said, "Your Highness, the Southern Barbarian envoy has already traveled south to this place. According to the time you sent the secret letter, His Majesty should have sent someone to set off earlier and should have met with the Southern Barbarian envoy before him."

"Yes, but we haven't seen anyone from the capital on our journey here," King Qinjiang murmured, his face growing paler and paler.

"Could it be that His Majesty did not receive the secret letter?" Jiang asked, guessing.

"Impossible. I arranged for a reliable person to deliver that secret letter. It will definitely reach its destination," King Qinjiang said confidently.

Then, his face gradually turned pale. "Could it be... that Cang Yingxuan has long forgotten the kindness of me saving him back then?"

Or perhaps... he knows my plans and doesn't want me to return to the capital alive?

Upon hearing this, not only did he break out in a cold sweat from fright, but Jiang Shi also instantly turned pale.

"I cannot return! I cannot return to the capital. Why did Cang Yingxuan not call me back to the capital earlier? Why did he call me back just when I was amassing 200,000 troops and preparing to raise an army?"

Tell me, isn't this an attempt to kill me?

"I cannot go to the imperial city, absolutely not. In fact, those lions and those bandits might just be a show of force arranged by Cang Yingxuan to intimidate me."

As she listened, Jiang couldn't help but shed tears. "If it's really like that, then wouldn't Rui'er and Zhu'er also... be lambs to the slaughter?"

King Qinjiang also stiffened. Of course he cared about his legitimate son and daughter, especially since both of them were so outstanding.

"Your Highness, I was wrong! I made a mistake in one moment... and it has ruined our child!"

King Qinjiang also covered his face and wept, creating an atmosphere of profound sorrow.

"Even so, Rui'er and Zhu'er have already gone to the capital, and it's too late for us to regret it."

"The best course of action now is to regain the initiative, to return to Qinjiang, and to send 200,000 troops straight to the capital. We must demand that Cang Yingxuan release the prisoners!"

A ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the Prince of Qinjiang.

"Your Highness, will this be alright? My family is still in the capital..."

King Qinjiang said, "With an army of 200,000, Cang Yingxuan dares not touch the Jiang family."

Jiang nodded blankly. Is that so?

"Let's go, let's return to Buqinjiang now, instead of going to the imperial city," King Qinjiang decided.

Geng Chun hesitated for a moment, then finally couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, have you considered that if His Majesty truly doesn't want you to return to the capital alive, he might have already blocked your path in the south?"

King Qinjiang: ?

He narrowed his eyes slightly: "What do you mean?"

Geng Chun said solemnly, "I believe that if His Majesty really wants to kill you, he will definitely block your way back. Perhaps those bandits and lions are waiting for us ahead."

On the contrary, our journey to the capital was unimpeded, which means that His Majesty wants you to go to the capital.

Even more so, His Majesty is not sure if he really intends to rebel; he is merely testing you.

If you return, it means you are truly guilty, and His Majesty will surely execute you.

If you continue your journey towards the capital, it shows that you are honest and upright, with no ulterior motives. Once you reach the capital, you will still be the Prince of Qinjiang.

King Qinjiang's eyes gradually brightened. He clapped his hands, "Oh dear, we almost ruined everything! Geng Chun, you've done a great job!"

Geng Chun's face lit up with joy.

Jiang and Xuemei both breathed a sigh of relief.

King Qinjiang said, "That's right, that's exactly it. Cang Yingxuan, he's a real scoundrel... He actually tested me. I'll remember this debt!"

"When I ascend to that throne, I will make him kneel at my feet and bark like a dog!"

"Since that's the case, I'll go straight to the capital. It's fine if I'm disheveled and robbed, I'll show that dog Cang Yingxuan how I loyally made my way back to the capital!"

He... must compensate me; the military power in Jingcheng will surely belong to the Jiang family!

A hint of joy flashed in Jiang's eyes.

"Who is it?"

A sharp shout suddenly came from not far away, and at the same time, an arrow shot towards them with a "whoosh".

With lightning speed, Geng Chun pushed Qinjiang Wang aside, and the arrow missed its mark.

At the same time, several Southern Barbarian guards rushed over, their gleaming blades positioned above the heads of King Qinjiang and his companions.

"High Priest, there are some little mice here!" said the barbarian guard with a large, multicolored snake wrapped around his waist.

"Come out! Don't make us say it a second time!" said another man wielding a large knife.

The four men, including King Qinjiang, looked terrified. They raised their hands above their heads, carefully stood up, and then walked out.

King Qinjiang, with a fawning expression, said, "Gentlemen, let's talk this out, let's talk this out! We're just passing by!"

"Passing by? Passing by suspiciously?" The man with the large knife held the knife directly to his neck and dragged him towards the group.

The southern barbarians were probably tired from their journey, so they stopped to set up camp here and heard the commotion in the jungle.

Lan Yan and the others sat in the middle, surrounded by people, and looked over at the four people, including Prince Qinjiang.

"Who are you? Why are you hiding in the bushes eavesdropping?"

Qinjiang Wang said, "We...we are residents of Yonghe Town. We are on our way to visit relatives in the capital. We were passing by and saw that there were many of you, so we moved aside."

A group of southern barbarians sized them up, and Lan Lie said with disgust, "They're just a few lowly commoners, let's kill them. None of the Northern Xuan people are any good."

This statement was met with agreement from most of the southern barbarians.

Sitting next to Lan Yan, Ying Hengzhi quietly observed the four people, including Qin Jiangwang. At this moment, System 008 was speaking to her in her mind.

[Host, this person is no ordinary commoner at all. He is the Prince of Qinjiang, and that is Princess Consort Jiang of Qinjiang.]

Ying Hengzhi's expression changed slightly, and then she whispered something in Lan Yan's ear.

Lan Yan's expression immediately changed: "Zhi'er, is this really true?"

"Absolutely true. Moreover, this Prince Qinjiang is planning a rebellion. Letting him go back will only cause trouble for Beixuan."

"good!"

A glint of light appeared in Lan Yan's eyes. She suddenly raised her hand, her fingertips flicking, and four Gu worms appeared in her hand. Without saying a word, she flicked the four Gu worms out and gave them to King Qinjiang.

"High Priest Lan Yan, why did you use Gu on them? Isn't that a waste?" Lan Lie asked, puzzled.

Lan Yan smiled, stood up, and walked towards the four people, including Prince Qinjiang.

The four men, including King Qinjiang, felt something drill into their ears and then disappear in an instant, a fierce glint flashing in their eyes.

"King Qinjiang of Beixuan, it's a pleasure to meet you." Lan Yan looked down at King Qinjiang and his three companions.

Upon hearing her words, the expressions of the group of southern barbarians instantly changed.

What? This person is actually the Prince of Qinjiang of Beixuan?

The four men, including King Qinjiang, were instantly taken aback.

How did these southern barbarians know him?