Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

The further north you go, the fewer people there are on the road.

When you get to the back, it's hard to even see anyone.

Only Zhou Zheng's carriage was walking alone on the road, and from time to time, the sound of birdsong in the jungle on both sides could be heard.

But Zhou Zheng didn't care, and was even quite happy.

After all, it was such a quiet journey, and in this carriage full of ambiguity, he could always smell the body fragrance coming from Gong Tan next to him.

Ever since Zhou Zheng mentioned the so-called idea that the people are more important than the emperor when discussing Taoism with Gong Tan, his status in Gong Tan's heart has undergone earth-shaking changes and is completely different from before.

Even though she knew Zhou Zheng was taking advantage of her, Gong Tan's resistance was much weaker.

This made Zhou Zheng feel very happy. From time to time, he would ask Gong Tan to give her a massage by using his talkative skills when he was tired from traveling.

Although there has been no substantial progress yet, Zhou Zheng's confidence in winning Gong Tan has increased a bit again.

"Prince, are you really not worried about this journey?"

The slender palms roamed on Zhou Zheng's back. After all, Gong Tan was the deputy commander of the Imperial City Department, so his physical condition was naturally much better than that of Zhou Zheng, the pampered prince.

Therefore, it seemed that Zhou Zheng had already developed symptoms of fatigue, but Gong Tan did not feel sleepy.

"Worry?"

"I am traveling to the north for the Great Yuan Dynasty for Jiangshan Sheji. What do you have to worry about?"

Zhou Zheng closed his eyes and looked indifferent.

But he knew best that he was on tenterhooks along the way, even though this was an official road, and from time to time he could see some government officials and government personnel, as well as some merchants coming and going, but it was getting farther and farther away from the imperial capital.

If someone with evil intentions really wanted to take action, Zhou Zheng would be almost unable to resist it given his current situation.

"It's really not easy to show off."

With a sigh in his heart, the reason why Zhou Zheng acted extremely low-key along the way was partly because he believed in Gong Tan and also knew that the imperial court must have deployed some forces secretly.

On the other hand, the image that was finally established in front of Gong Tan must not be stretched out.

"I got news that a prince will take action against you."

Sighing softly, Gong Tan never expected that this time the Imperial City Secretary would ask her to follow Zhou Zheng all the way north.

Her purpose was just to supervise Zhou Zheng and protect Zhou Zheng's safety as much as possible.

But the conversation along the way made Gong Tan have other thoughts in his heart, that is, he hoped Zhou Zheng could survive.

"Are those my brothers and sisters?"

"It's okay. We will all be safe before Fancheng."

Zhou Zheng was not surprised by Gong Tan's news. Even if Gong Tan didn't tell him, he would have thought of it.

After all, everyone in the imperial capital is the palace's spy, and it is difficult for any prince's actions to be concealed.

But when you leave the imperial capital and go north, many things are not certain.

"Fan Cheng?"

"Why Fancheng?"

Her pretty eyebrows were furrowed, and it was obvious that Gong Tan didn't understand Zhou Zheng's words.

"He is indeed a big-breasted and brainless person. I really don't know how he became the deputy commander of the Imperial City Department."

Zhou Zheng was also speechless in response to Gong Tan's question.

From the imperial capital, all the way north is almost flat land. Not to mention the few jungles and cliffs around the official road, there are not a few merchants, couriers, government officials, and government personnel coming and going.

In order to further ensure the safety of official roads over the years, the royal family has already dealt with the surrounding banditry. There are even very few ruffians, because there are inns every few dozen miles.

It would be unwise for anyone to attempt to commit murder in a place like this.

But after arriving in Fancheng, the situation was different.

Fancheng is located in a mountain valley. The terrain on the way to the north is complex and there are many bandits.

Even many businessmen are unwilling to get involved easily.

In addition, there are many ethnic minorities in the north, and you can even see tourists from foreign countries such as Dayuan and Daxia. The personnel are complex, and the power of the court to control and investigate will be much weaker.

If you want to kill someone, a place like this is the best place to do it.

If Zhou Zheng wanted to go to the Yuan Dynasty, he would definitely pass through Fancheng and head north.

At that time, it was the best time for unscrupulous people to take action against Zhou Zheng.

Otherwise, with Zhou Zheng's meticulous character, he would not put himself in danger just to show off in front of Gong Tan.

Zhou Zheng's explanation made Gong Tan secretly nod his head, and his admiration for Zhou Zheng increased even more.

"This place is only fifty miles away from Fancheng."

"We can arrive before sunset."

After hearing Gong Tan's words, Zhou Zheng finally sat up slowly.

......

"I have seen His Royal Highness!"

A team of dozens of people outside Fancheng lined up neatly and knelt down toward the carriage where Zhou Zheng was sitting.

"It seems that His Highness has already made arrangements."

Gong Tan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the people outside the carriage.

Going north, even Gong Tan would be worried if there was really no one else to protect him.

No matter how strong she is, it is obviously unrealistic to protect Zhou Zheng from entering the Great Yuan intact.

Fortunately, it seems that Zhou Zheng has arranged everything secretly. No wonder he came out of the imperial capital in a simple manner, and his feelings are taken care of here.

"Who is your leader?"

Zhou Zheng stretched his head out of the carriage, looked at the people kneeling on the ground, and nodded slightly.

Although these people appear to be dressed in different attires and don't even have swords on their hands, they are highly disciplined, their eyes are like torches, and their bodies are burly. At first glance, they are specially trained masters.

"Your Highness, your servant Wang Wei is Lord Mu's soldier."

"This is Master Mu's jade pendant."

A tall man in his thirties, with his head lowered, held up his jade pendant with both hands, and quickly stood in front of Zhou Zheng.

The cold jade pendant that I got was engraved with the word "Mu". It was the jade pendant that the young prince, Fu Muyun, carried with him.

"How many people are there this time?"

"Back to Your Highness, there are forty-six dead men who will safely escort the prince to Dayuan."

Wang Wei was very angry.

"What are your plans for today?"

"My servant has arranged everything in Fancheng. Your Majesty will take a short rest tonight. Early tomorrow morning, I will protect the prince and continue northward."

Wang Wei continued to answer.

"Ah."

"Let's go get some water first. I'm thirsty to death on this journey."

After leaving these words, Zhou Zheng put his body back into the carriage.

"Your Highness, we have water here..."

Seeing Wang Wei trotting towards another carriage waiting not far away, Gong Tan's face showed a hint of surprise.

"Xiaotan, how many people have you beaten?"

"What is the meaning of this, prince?"

"I said, how many can you beat them by yourself?"

Zhou Zheng didn't have time to explain, but pointed at the people in front of the carriage and asked in a deep voice.

"If they didn't have weapons, I think they could probably take out a dozen or so."

Gong Tan didn't know why Zhou Zheng asked like this, but he still answered seriously.

Hearing that Gong Tan could only deal with a dozen or so, Zhou Zheng's face darkened a lot.

"Remember, anyone who comes near the carriage will be killed!"

Taking a deep breath, Zhou Zheng drew out his long sword directly from the carriage, and a cold light flashed in his pupils!

Such an action made Gong Tan's heart tremble, and a sense of ominousness arose.

"Xiao Qi, grab the carriage and rush over!"

Afterwards, Zhou Zheng drank towards the carriage Xiao Qi!

Before Xiao Qi could react, Zhou Zheng had already held the long sword and stabbed the horse directly on the butt.

The horse was in pain and ran straight ahead!

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