Returning to the Capital, Little Dumpling Feels Wronged

After leaving the grasslands, Prince Nolan and Serena Feng originally planned to go to the Snow Peak in Northlyn to carefully trace the footsteps of the Phoenixfield Clan and inquire about Simon Sun's whereabouts.

Prince Titus of Lyndaria spent more than half a month in Northlyn but still couldn't find any trace of Simon, which left Prince Nolan and Serena Feng deeply worried. Originally, Prince Nolan was certain that with Logan Ling by his side, Simon would be safe, but after nearly half a year with no news, even he could no longer be sure.

But...

Just as they were about to set out, news arrived from the Capital.

The remnants of the Three Kingdoms could no longer hold back—after confirming that Prince Nolan and Serena Feng were absent from the Capital, they actually started plotting to send troops and seize the Imperial City by force.

This time, the Three Kingdoms remnants’ plan played right into the hands of Felix Fuller and Holden Cui. On the surface, the Capital looked lax in its defenses, but in reality, it was tightly guarded within. With only the scattered manpower left by the Three Kingdoms, even if they stirred up trouble among the troops, they could never become a real threat.

Knowing that Prince Nolan and Serena Feng were in Jiangnan capturing a batch of Lan clan remnants, Felix Fuller and Holden Cui were itching for a big operation—they couldn’t possibly let the Prince of Jiangnan and Prince Colin outshine them, could they?

Just in time, the opportunity arrived...

The remnants of the Three Kingdoms joined forces to attack the Capital, and Felix Fuller gave them this chance—he opened the city gates wide, setting up a 'jar to catch turtles.'

The Three Kingdoms remnants, waving the banner of restoration, actually managed to incite quite a few people. But these people were doomed from the start.

Never mind that Felix Fuller and Holden Cui were already prepared—even if they hadn't been, the Three Kingdoms remnants were nothing but a ragtag mob. There was no way they could break through the Imperial City’s defenses, and even if they did, so what?

With the Emperor and Empress absent from the Capital, they couldn't find either of them, nor was there anyone in the city who could serve as a truly powerful hostage. When the time came...

The Emperor could simply summon troops from outside and point his sword at the Imperial City—these rebels would have no choice but to cry.

What made things even worse for them was that, as they marched triumphantly toward the Imperial City, they not only met fierce resistance and failed to break through after repeated attacks, but when they tried to retreat, their way out was cut off...

As luck would have it, Prince Nolan and Serena Feng had been gone for so long that these rebels spent ages 'growing mushrooms'—waiting and plotting—only to finally act just as Little Dumpling and his companions returned from the Former Dynasty Imperial Mausoleum.

Little Dumpling and his group ultimately fought their way into the mausoleum. With Miles Lan’s orthodox Lan bloodline, they emptied out the Former Dynasty’s treasure hoard. But what annoyed Little Dumpling was that he never encountered those two flood dragons, so he missed the chance to witness the power of the Heaven‑Son Sword.

The treasure left to the Lan bloodline by the Former Dynasty was immense—it took more than a dozen large ships to haul it all away. Fortunately, the Black Riders were waiting outside to support them, so they could send signals to summon the Black Riders and have them help escort the treasure back to the Capital.

They had secured the treasure and returned safely—what a joyful occasion! Even Little Dumpling, usually so composed, couldn’t help but wonder if his father and mother would praise him this time. But...

Just as they were about to reach the Capital, he heard that the Three Kingdoms remnants were stirring up trouble with troops while his parents were away...

This time, Little Dumpling was truly furious. It was a direct challenge to the dignity of the imperial heir—this wind must not be allowed to spread, it must be wiped out!

Little Dumpling may be young, but he’s no pushover. His father entrusted the Black Riders to him, and naturally, he put them to use—so...

While the Three Kingdoms remnants were attacking the Imperial City, Little Dumpling led the Black Riders to strike from behind.

The Three Kingdoms remnants never imagined imperial reinforcements would arrive so fast, so they hadn’t prepared at all. Only when the Black Riders charged in did they finally realize...

By then, it was already too late!

The Black Riders’ reputation, forged in Eastlyn’s battles against Northlyn and Lyndaria, was seared into the hearts of imperial soldiers. These rebels had assumed the Black Riders were out protecting Prince Nolan and Serena Feng—never expecting to see the legendary, iron-blooded, unbeatable Black Riders appear right behind them.

Forget fighting—the Three Kingdoms remnants didn’t even have the courage to resist. Faced with the Black Riders, they didn’t even have the will to fight. In less than three days, the Black Riders smashed them into a bloody rout—and even...

The Black Riders never even had to use their thunder-blast grenades.

This grand, dramatic ‘restoration war’ was shattered by the combined inside-outside assault of Felix Fuller, Holden Cui, and Little Dumpling.

In this battle, Felix Fuller and Holden Cui played indispensable roles, but they knew very well that no matter how great their contributions, they could never take the top credit away from the Crown Prince.

This victory would inevitably be credited to the Crown Prince—the merit for wiping out the Three Kingdoms remnants would surely belong to him...

So, by a twist of fate, Little Dumpling, just ten years old, became famous in the army. Everyone was talking about him—calling him a heaven-sent genius, dignified and extraordinary, a blessing to the nation.

Even Little Dumpling, with his thick skin, couldn't help but feel embarrassed at this moment.

Heaven-sent genius, dignified and extraordinary—yeah right! He’d just stumbled into luck, okay?

If it hadn’t been for the Black Riders, he’d never have been foolish enough to charge ahead. Did they really think the title of imperial heir alone would scare off the Three Kingdoms remnants?

That’s just wishful thinking! If it weren’t for the Black Riders, letting the Three Kingdoms remnants know he’d come would only have made them want to catch him.

The sole imperial heir—a fat sheep! If they caught him, his parents would be forced to hold back.

Little Dumpling saw it clearly; he knew his own abilities. Sure, he had some talent for governing, but when it came to leading troops, it was all just theory—he had no real experience.

But Little Dumpling couldn’t explain!

Not only couldn’t he explain, he had to cooperate with Felix Fuller and Holden Cui’s publicity, letting the whole realm see how wise and brave the imperial heir was.

Even though he was only ten!