The cavalrymen were stunned, not understanding Governor Cao's tactics at all.

"you……"

He was about to speak, but Governor Cao asked first: "It doesn't matter whether you are famous or not. Since you said you are the commander, I have to ask you."

"As a guard of honor commander, what is your most important responsibility?"

"Of course it's to protect the safety of the princess."

"Well said! The princess entered Youcheng quietly without any clearance, no spy, and no order from the Lord of the country. Fortunately, the territory of our country is stable and peaceful. Fortunately, the people of our country are kind. Fortunately, I happened to be there that day. Only then can the princess be placed in the post house!"

"I want to ask you, when the princess is walking alone, there is only a sharp-tongued, arrogant, and ignorant maid beside her. Where are you, commander?"

"If the princess makes the slightest mistake and suffers any damage, who will be held responsible? I don't think you are capable of handling major matters. You will definitely push the responsibility onto me, and you may even falsely accuse our dynasty."

"If the marriage turns out to be a bad thing, and the marriage fails and leads to a war between the two countries, can you bear the responsibility? With your small shoulders and little courage, can you dare to bear it?!"

"I have the nerve to scream in front of me. When I return to the city, I will write a memorial and send it to the capital. I will explain the matter clearly and leave it to my lord to decide. When the time comes, I will explain the situation to the emperor and ask what happened. Who told you to do this?"

The cavalryman's face turned pale, his eyes widened, and he opened his mouth several times, but he couldn't get a word in.

My head was buzzing with the echo of Governor Cao's words.

The aftereffects are too strong.

Why does this person talk like this? One moment they were words of justice, with the aura of a great official of a great power, and the next moment there were a few words spoken by ordinary people. The change was so fast and the connection was so smooth that it was really confusing.

The maidservant beside the Ninth Princess only grasped the key point: "Who are you calling sharp-tongued, outspoken, and ignorant of etiquette?"

Governor Cao said seriously: "Of course it's you. Is there any other maidservant around the princess?"

"Zhang Chuang," the maid shouted angrily, looking at the cavalry, "Why are you still standing there? Are you just watching others humiliate the princess like this? What are you doing..."

Before he finished speaking, someone chuckled and interrupted him calmly: "What Governor Cao said makes me ashamed."

When Yan Ruyu heard the voice, she instantly perked up and looked towards the team.

A tall black horse slowly walked out of the team.

This horse is taller than the others. Its coat is as black as fine brocade, its hooves are white, and its eyes are bright.

The person on the horse has a long figure, wearing dark blue clothes and a black fox cloak. The dark blue and black contrast, like the deep sea that is silent but has turbulent waves hidden.

There is a touch of red on the waist, like the tassels on the hilt of a sword, faintly visible.

His skin was fair, unlike the rough skin that was blown by the strong winds at the border. He had thick black eyebrows, single eyelids, and slightly raised eye corners, which gave him a natural smile. His nose was like a hanging gall bladder, his lips were rosy, and there was a small mole on his chin.

The hands that lightly hold the reins are also very beautiful, with delicate joints yet still showing masculine strength, and there is an emerald green ring on his left hand.

He sat upright on the horse, not as straight and tense as the others, but rather quite relaxed, swaying slightly with the horse's pace.

Yan Ruyu guessed that this person was most likely Tang Yibai, one of the three famous generals of Dacheng mentioned by Huo Changhe.

Although Huo Changhe had a rough portrait of him from his description before, when he saw the real person, Yan Ruyu still felt that the imagination was too conservative.

This man does not look like a military commander, nor does he look like a knight wielding a sword, but more like a romantic and unruly scholar.

Huo Changhe whispered: "He is Tang Yibai."

Yan Ruyu nodded: "It is indeed him."

As soon as Governor Cao saw him, he felt pressured. Although he looked lazy and smiled politely, Governor Cao had been in officialdom for many years and had a strong eye for people.

It's obvious at a glance that this guy is much more powerful than the guy who just claimed to be a commander.

Governor Cao braced himself and became alert.

Tang Yibai stopped his horse not far away, turned over and dismounted, cupped his hands, and said with a smile: "I, Tang Yibai, have met the Governor."

Governor Cao suffered an earthquake deep in his pupils - Tang Yibai! Even though he was a civil servant, he had heard of Tang Yibai's reputation.

Governor Cao took a deep breath and smiled appropriately: "It turns out to be General Tang. I have heard a lot about you."

Tang Yibai smiled warmly: "I am no longer a general. I have been working as an envoy in front of the palace for a while. I came with the Ninth Princess this time because I also want to see the scenery of the Li Dynasty."

Governor Cao secretly rolled his eyes. Have you seen all the sights in Dacheng? Why are you coming to see the sights here?

"Commander, you are in a good mood," Governor Cao looked at the Ninth Princess, "Then please have a good talk with the princess. The journey is still long, and it is still a thousand miles to the capital. Don't separate from the team again."

Tang Yibai smiled and said, "Your Highness the Princess is straightforward and active. I, the Emperor, also know the Princess's personality. The mountains and rivers of Dacheng are all covered with the Princess's footprints. How dare I, an official, restrict the Princess?"

"Besides, as the governor just said, the people of Li Dynasty are kind and simple, and the public security is good. The princess is also responsible for the peace between the two countries. How can there be any security risks?"

"Unless someone deliberately wants to provoke a dispute between the two countries," he smiled brightly, "then they don't want to live anymore."

Governor Cao gritted his teeth secretly, this man was really... good at leading troops in battle, and he was much better at talking than the cavalryman just now!

He was smiling, but the words "I don't want to live anymore" made people feel chilled.

Governor Cao was not to be outdone and said with a smile, "That's right. Who wants to die when they can live well? Unless they are self-righteous and bully others by taking advantage of their power, making others have no choice but to resist."

The Ninth Princess said: "Commander has had a hard journey, and I also have something to say to you. Let's go to the city first."

Tang Yibai nodded: "Okay."

He turned around and smiled at Governor Cao and said, "Chief Cao, please ask the people to move away. I will also organize my team and follow the princess into the city."

Governor Cao thought to himself, here they come, and indeed they asked to enter the city.

He glanced at the team and his smile was thicker than Tang Yibai's: "Your Highness, Commander, the post house is ready. Your Highness has been here for a few days and is familiar with it. This is the first time Commander comes, so I will act as a guide."

"Although the inn is small, it is also possible to invite the commander and some of His Highness's attendants to stay there."

Tang Yibai continued, "Thank you for the arrangements, Governor. I originally wanted to stay in the same tent with them, but I am able to stay in the inn this time, thanks to Her Royal Highness the Princess."

"I heard that the streets in Youcheng are spacious. Don't worry, sir. My people will find a suitable place after entering the city. They will not occupy the streets and hinder traffic."

Cao Cao, the governor, thought to himself, "It's because you don't understand people's words."

Governor Cao gave a quick fake smile and said, "Commander Tang has misunderstood. Didn't I make it clear? Commander Tang can enter the city with Her Royal Highness the Princess and stay at the inn."

"This accompanying team can't do it!"

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