CHAPTER 1220: CHAPTER 1220: FATHER AND DAUGHTER REUNION

The victorious reunion was about to begin, yet before they could express their longing and concern, Li Wenli and Bai Junjun started assigning tasks.

The frontline team led four hundred-man teams to guard the gates of the Imperial Capital City.

The Seven-Person Team, along with two hundred soldiers, was tasked with patrolling to eliminate any remaining Underworld Soldiers in the streets and alleys.

The remaining four hundred people were dispersed to the four districts of East, South, West, and North to knock on doors, searching for survivors while cleaning the streets.

For a moment, the Fire-Swallowing Tribe spread throughout the entire Imperial Capital.

Meanwhile, Li Wenli and Bai Junjun led the ladies and Mr. Dan He directly towards Prime Minister Wenren’s mansion.

As Wenren Pingting gazed at the familiar streets and her nearing home, a flicker of hope arose in her heart.

Suppressing her emotions, she silently followed until she reached the gate of her family’s mansion, where she could no longer hold back her tears.

Especially when she saw a frail old man trembling as he walked out, Wenren Pingting’s legs gave way, and she fell to her knees.

If not for Yuwen Luanfei’s quick reflexes to catch his young wife, she would have collapsed onto the street.

Prime Minister Wenren was just as emotional upon seeing his daughter again, shedding tears uncontrollably despite his usual stoicism.

Back then, when Yuwen Luanfei was ambushed in the Eastern Land, thanks to the spies Prime Minister Wenren planted by the Eldest Prince’s side, Wenren Pingting was able to receive the message and notify him.

Later, when Yuwen Luanfei and Wenren Pingting disappeared in the Eastern Land, Prime Minister Wenren had prepared himself for the worst.

He never expected that after a dark winter, they would indeed reunite.

Despite his age, Prime Minister Wenren walked tremulously, while Yuwen Luanfei carried his wife forward swiftly, kneeling before him.

For a time, neither side spoke, only wiping away their tears in excitement.

Alongside Prime Minister Wenren were many former ministers, who were also visibly moved upon seeing Yuwen Luanfei and Wenren Pingting.

These days, they were anxious about the future of Baiju Country.

Due to the Underworld Soldiers causing turmoil in the Imperial Capital, everyone had avoided the outside world, unaware of the events unfolding beyond.

If not for Li Wenli and Bai Junjun entering the Imperial Capital, they wouldn’t have known that Yuwen Jun had long led a large force to wreak havoc in the Eastern Land.

Ever since Li Wenli and Bai Junjun departed, they had been pondering over how to handle the current chaotic situation.

A home cannot be without a master for even a day, nor can a country be without a king. Who should inherit the throne?

In the midst of their worries, Yuwen Luanfei and Wenren Pingting’s sudden return left the ministers understandably excited.

Now, with a trace of Yuwen bloodline still remaining, there was hope yet for the realm.

However, upon hearing the ministers’ intentions, Yuwen Luanfei felt a chill run down his spine.

He waved his hands frantically, "Uncles, everyone, please spare me."

"???" The ministers were baffled.

"Now there’s only you who can ascend the throne, and there will be no challengers. Why are you declining?"

"Look around here, everything is in need of revival. This isn’t the time to shirk responsibility—it’s a burden that must be carried!"

"No, no, no..." Yuwen Luanfei asserted, "The wise ruler you await does indeed exist, but it’s not me. He is still in the Eastern Land organizing the aftermath. You should prepare to welcome him as he enters the Capital."

"???"

The ministers looked at each other in confusion, including Prime Minister Wenren, who wore a puzzled expression.

He couldn’t help but turn to his daughter, "Pingting, what is your wise husband saying?"