He remarried after his mother's death, seized power over the world, and slept on the emperor�

Ji Ling's voice held an even stronger hint of amusement.

Jiang Bingning's heart sank into an abyss.

Was he waiting for his mother?

Why?

Ji Ling tapped his saddle with his riding whip, feeling utterly bored.

"I've been feeding on mosquitoes in this godforsaken place for two days while waiting for her."

His tone was full of complaints.

"I didn't want to come."

Ji Ling sighed, but there was nothing he could do. His uncle was so stubborn; that old man hadn't been alive since twenty years ago...

When he was a child, none of the people in the palace dared to play with him. Only his uncle would tease him, hold his hand, and teach him to write and hold a gun.

He said that the men of the Northern Barbarians should be like wolves, willing to die on the road of battle, but never to lie in bed and rot.

But he himself had been rotting for almost twenty years.

Ji Ling's gaze refocused on Jiang Bingning, and that softness vanished instantly, leaving only a cold scrutiny.

He went to great lengths to find a clue that could help his uncle get back on his feet.

So, how could he not come?

Jiang Bingning's mind went blank.

He didn't want to come? What does that mean?

The current situation has clearly exceeded her expectations. Even in her previous life, she had never heard of Ji Ling participating in this battle!

But she realized something.

From the very beginning, Ji Ling's target was not her father, Jiang Chengxuan, but her mother, Liu Shi!

Seeing her bewildered expression, Ji Ling chuckled again, seemingly having completely lost interest in talking.

He waved his hand, and one of the wolf guards behind him immediately understood.

Without any warning, the wolf guard's figure shot up like a ghost!

too fast!

The moment the wolf guards moved, Jiang Bingning's body shifted slightly to the side!

A slender, fair hand was already imprinted on the wolf guard's neck.

The battle-hardened wolf guard suddenly collapsed to the ground, his vision blurred.

Jiang Bingning struck successfully and did not linger in the fight.

She drew the curved sword from the wolf guard's waist with a backhand motion, held the cold blade horizontally in front of her chest, and stepped back, maintaining a delicate distance from Ji Ling.

She dared not kill him.

Killing the Northern Barbarian Wolf Guards would mean a deadly stalemate.

She simply held the knife, her clear eyes fixed nervously on Ji Ling on horseback.

silence.

The remaining nine wolf guards were all stunned.

Their companion was defeated in one move by a seemingly frail little girl?

How is that possible!

Two wolf guards immediately stepped forward and dragged their unconscious companion back.

One of them reached out and pressed and patted the back of his neck.

"Hmm!"

The unconscious wolf guard groaned and slowly woke up.

He was initially bewildered, but then he remembered everything that had just happened.

What a shame!

A surge of blood rushed to his head, and his face instantly turned a deep liver color.

He roared, pulled out the steel knife from his companion, and lunged at him again like a madman.

"return."

Ji Ling spoke calmly.

The impulsive wolf guard froze, abruptly stopping in his tracks.

He turned around and looked at Ji Ling with a face full of resentment.

"Your Highness!"

"I said, come back."

Ji Ling's tone turned cold.

The wolf guard gritted his teeth and reluctantly retreated, but his eyes remained fixed on Jiang Bingning.

For the first time, Ji Ling's gaze truly and seriously fell upon Jiang Bingning.

"That's interesting."

He spoke slowly.

"The timing of the strike was absolutely perfect."

Those who know me underestimate me, and they also know they only have one chance.

"You weren't strong enough, otherwise, my subordinate's neck would be broken by now."

"With skills like yours, you shouldn't be a young lady raised in seclusion."

He urged his horse forward and slowly took a step.

"Your skills are not bad. I don't want you to be humiliated. Throw away the knife."

Jiang Bingning's hand, which was gripping the knife, throbbed with pain.

This body is far too weak.

That last move, though seemingly clean and swift, actually used all her strength, and her palm bone is probably already cracked.

She stared intently at Ji Ling. If she was alone at this moment, she would fight to the death!

But her anxious mother in the carriage prevented her from making an irresponsible decision like Jiang Chengxuan's.

"General, I don't understand what you mean."

She endured the excruciating pain in her hand, her voice remaining perfectly steady.

"My mother was just a woman."

"What is it about her that makes you, General, personally make this trip?"

Looking into her defiant eyes, Ji Ling suddenly felt a little irritated.

He didn't like the feeling of being out of control.

He thought it would be an easy trip to "invite people," but he didn't expect that what suddenly appeared was neither Jiang Chengxuan's guards nor the border guards of the Great Zhou.

It turned out to be this woman in front of him, so thin that he felt somewhat sorry for her.

He remained silent for a moment, his eyes flashing.

Finally, as if he had lost all patience, he sighed.

"Okay, there won't be a next time."

After he finished speaking, he actually turned his horse around, seemingly intending to leave.

Jiang Bingning was overjoyed.

Could it be that he's finally willing to let go?

For a fleeting moment, her tense nerves relaxed slightly as she turned her attention to her mother in the carriage.

"Buzz!"

A gust of wind came from the side!

Jiang Bingning's pupils suddenly contracted!

Just as Ji Ling turned around, he fired a shot!

He never intended to leave!

That's a lie!

The spear moves like a dragon, striking first even when it strikes last!

Jiang Bingning only had time to hold the curved knife horizontally in front of her.

A hint of surprise flashed in Ji Ling's eyes; he hadn't expected the woman in front of him to react so quickly.

"when!"

With a crisp sound, the spear struck the curved blade!

A tremendous force came from the blade, causing Jiang Bingning's tiger's mouth to tremble violently. The huge impact knocked her back several steps!

Ji Ling changed his move and flicked Jiang Bingning's curved blade far away!

She reacted extremely quickly, throwing the golden hairpin out of her hand, aiming straight for Ji Ling's throat!

Ji Ling was not to be outdone. In the blink of an eye, a golden hairpin grazed his cheek, leaving a bloody mark.

Jiang Bingning seized the opportunity and turned to rush towards the carriage, but before she could make her next reaction, the shadow of a gun was at her again.

The heavy gun barrel, whistling through the air, struck her solidly on the back!

"puff!"

Jiang Bingning felt a sweet taste in her throat and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Her body went limp and she fell forward.

The wolf guards, who had been waiting nearby, rushed forward and bound her tightly with ropes.

Consciousness, quickly withdrawn.

In a daze, Jiang Bingning's vision became blurry.

She saw Ji Ling dismount.

He didn't look at himself again, but walked to the carriage.

He straightened his armor, wiped the blood from his face, and looked solemn.

Then, to Jiang Bingning's incredulous gaze, he lifted the carriage curtain.

Facing her mother, who was at a loss in the train carriage...

He bowed respectfully.