A Close Call; Arriving at Wuhun City

Safe and Sound, Arriving in Spirit City

At this moment, seeing that Ning Fengzhi actually appeared in person, Ning Rongrong hurried over with a small trot. "Dad, why are you here?"

As she spoke, she did not forget to bow to Xue Qinghe. "Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Only then did Ning Rongrong's gaze fall upon Ning Chen behind Xue Qinghe, and an expression of undisguised disgust instantly welled up in her eyes. "Why are you here?"

Ning Chen glanced sideways at Ning Rongrong. Currently wearing Cao Benqi's identity, he naturally was not afraid that Ning Rongrong could see through his true identity.

Yet Ning Chen did not answer Ning Rongrong's words, retracting his gaze as soon as he cast it, looking entirely like he did not hold Ning Rongrong in his eyes at all.

"You!" Ning Rongrong's anger surged instantly, and she wanted to accuse 'Cao Benqi' of his discourtesy.

Only to be stopped sharply by Ning Fengzhi. "Enough, Rongrong. Do not be impolite before the Crown Prince!"

"I know, Dad."

Ning Rongrong cast a resentful glare at Ning Chen, yet she also knew that now was not the time to make a fuss, swallowing back the words she had wanted to say just a moment ago.

"Dad, you haven't answered my question yet. Why did you come here? Are you here specifically to protect us?" Ning Rongrong's expression changed very quickly, and at this moment she was once again the picture of a spoiled and naive young lady.

"Dad isn't here specifically to protect you this time, but came entrusted by His Majesty to protect the Crown Prince."

Ning Fengzhi replied.

The head helmsman of one of the Upper Three Sects—what a noble status—yet at this moment, for the sake of the empire's Crown Prince, he willingly acted