en sparing the Emperor a glance. He stepped forward and proactively served cold dishes to Prince Beichen."Stand down.""Yes...Your Majesty."Li Gonggong stepped aside and gestured with his eyes for Yun...The pungent smell of blood hung heavy in the air.

With Bei Chenlin in front, one man stands at the pass, blocking thousands. No one else dares to approach Yun An'an even a step.

The guard, who had been severed of both his arms, howled in pain. His cries attracted Yu Ruoshān from the next room, who hurried over.

Those in the first-floor hall, hearing the commotion, craned their necks with curiosity, eager to see what was happening inside the second-floor study.

How come there's both fire and screaming again What happened, it sounds so exciting.

The female auctioneer, seeing her own brother injured, drew a dagger hidden between her legs and lunged at Beichen Lin.

When it was said, it came quickly. Yu Ruoshan arrived first and stopped the woman.

"Step down."

"He's old, but he hurt one of our black market brothers."

The female auctioneer glared at Bei Chenlin and Yun An'an. She had been in the black market for five years and had never seen anyone dare to make a move before the auction.

"I don't want to repeat myself, everyone out. No one is allowed in until I say so."

At Yu Ruoshans's voice grew increasingly urgent. If the female auctioneer had stayed for another second, she would have been sent flying by Yu Ruoshan with a single palm strike.

Outside the door, Yu Ziyang heard that someone was making a commotion and also wanted to enter the inner room, but Yu Ruoshan stopped him.

"Ziyang, protect the area around here. Don't let anyone get close to this house."

"Got it."

Yu Ziyang didn't ask what happened in the room. He believed his father would give a reasonable explanation afterward.

When only Yun An'an, Bei Chenlin, and Yu Ruoshan were left in the room.

Yu Ruo Shan, who was originally standing, suddenly knelt down on one knee. The elder's eyes were red, and he forced back his tears so that they wouldn't fall.

"Your Highness, it's been five years. You've finally returned."

Judging by his old appearance, he seemed to know that he hadn't died and also knew she would return to the capital of Beichen.

"When did Lao He find out that I was still alive"

Three months ago, a black market guard intercepted a letter containing information about you. The letter came from the country of Xiling.

Xiling Kingdom

Will it be Ginger Yuji, or Ginger Yuheng

Yun Anan guessed who of the two brothers had sent the message. Jiang Yuzhi's poison hadn't been fully cured, and she believed Xue Qiancheng would torture him to death.

There is no doubt that the writer must be Jiang Yuhen.

"As an elder, you shouldn't kneel to me. Would it be better if you stood up"

Yun An'an stepped forward, her icy hands supporting Yu Ruoshan as he rose from his kneeling position.

When his fingers made contact with the icy-cold hand, Yu Ruoshan's gaze fell once more upon Yun An'an.

Wearing white, with red hair, beneath the white veil, her blood-red eyes seemed to flash in and out of sight.

Five years ago, when he heard the news that Yun An'an had fallen from the絕崖關 cliff on the northwestern border, he thought it was a joke. But who would have thought...

"It's alright, when he intercepted the letter and saw what was written in it, knowing that Yun An An was still alive, he stayed at the black market waiting."

"Prince Yi... Miss Yun."

When uttering the words "Yi Wangfei," Yu Ruoshan changed his address.

"Cloud Maiden, where have you been these past five years"

"Heal up in some other place. This isn't the time to come back for revenge."

Yun An'an spoke with ease, but every word held a hidden pain that Ruoshān could sense.

"By the way, where did you get this book"

Yun An'an pointed at the ashes on the ground, where the starry river had been burned to cinders and scattered in the air.

"I don't know, all I know is that a month ago the Star River appeared within the borders of Beichen Kingdom and eventually ended up in my hands."

Because the things in the galaxy are too obscure and difficult to understand, and the high monks of Bailong Temple confirmed that this is the legendary galaxy from five years ago that can be known from top to bottom.

Therefore, the black market is auctioning off Star River today.

"Do you still remember the Book of Words"

When it comes to the "Book of Unwritten Characters," Yu Ruoshan's face turns awkward.

How could he possibly forget that incident Back then, he had been completely tricked by Yun An'an and was so angry he wanted to die.

But luckily, things took a turn for the better. Not only that, but because of this, he met Yun An'an, allowing his son to stand up again.

"Cloud Maiden, are you saying this Star River is fake"

"Fake news! I swear, the real Milky Way is just piled up on the ground outside the Phoenix Immortal Island Library."

Sitting on the bench, Yun Anan rested one hand on her chin and tilted her head, smiling at Yu Ruoshan.

For this smile, Yu Fu Shan was all too familiar with it. He had already prepared himself to be tricked again.

"The black market is selling counterfeit goods, offering a ten-fold compensation for any fake products. If I hadn't intercepted Xinghe today, the black market would have suffered another blow to its reputation."

"Thank you, Miss Yun, for your help. Qingyuanqin and Ziguijuyu are given to you without charge."

Speaking halfway, Yuo Shan walked to the door and said something to Yu Ziyang who was guarding outside.

Soon after, when Ziyang returned, he passed through the wooden door of the study and handed over a thick ledger.

"Please take another look, Miss Yun."

What is this

She could read, knowing this was an account book. She just didn't understand why Yu Ruoshan had given it to her.

"This is a breakdown of all profits made by the black market over the past five years. Miss Yun, with her share in the black market's bonus, is now returning. Naturally, it's time to settle accounts and see how much wealth Miss Yun has gained."

"Besides, selling counterfeit goods on the black market requires ten times the price. For 60 million taels of Star River's compensation, ten times the price needs to be paid. Miss Yun also has to contribute a portion."

Yu Ruoshan smiled, Yun An'an also smiled.

You haven't gotten worse after five years.

"The Yun girl is joking. This old man is still as pure and innocent as ever."

Five years ago, he was tricked once. Five years later, if he were to be tricked again, he would be a fool.

Second floor private room in the black market.

Yun An'an flipped through the thick ledger, roughly calculating that the black market dividends over the past five years would be enough for her to live a life of luxury for a thousand years. Unfortunately, she had neither the time nor the energy to enjoy peace.

"It's almost time to take my medicine, let's head back to the inn first."

Beichen Lin stepped forward, taking Yun An'an's hand and preparing to leave.

The medication I carried with me is finished, the rest are stored in the Tianxiang Building guest rooms.

"On the way back... if the stall is still there, have a bowl of wontons with me."

"Okay, what else would you like to eat"

Beichen Lin changed from his previous ruthlessness, when looking at Yun An'an, only gentleness remained in his eyes.

Behind her, Yu Ruo Shan frowned, looking at the man standing beside Yun An'an, protecting her with all his might. She always felt like she had seen him somewhere before.

I can't remember where I saw it before.

"Ziyang, announce that the three treasures have already been taken by the buyer."

"Father, was that woman just now..."

Yu Ziyang didn't speak to reveal Yun Anan's identity, but from his father's eyes, he already knew the answer.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the inner room and didn't see the two who had already left.

The moment Bei Chenlin led Yun An'an out of the Black Market gate, Bai Shiqi, who had also entered the Black Market at the same time, brushed past him.

A gentle breeze arose, lifting the red hair and swirling it across Bai Shi's face. He froze in his tracks, unable to move.erstand why the steward was bowing so deeply to these two people. What were their identities"I have met the Lord Wang and the Lady Wang."Yu RuoShan wore a smile, but her heart was spewing all sorts of...