I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

Jingxuan Official Road!

As the official road connecting the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty directly to Xuanque Pass in the northern border, this road was built straight and wide, costing countless manpower and resources. It was wide enough to accommodate eight carriages passing side by side, and the rammed earth road was covered with several layers of gravel, so it was not easy to get muddy even on rainy days.

At this very moment, on this official road, Qin Li's personal expeditionary force is rushing forward.

Seeing Zhou Biao, who was riding a horse beside him, looking worried, Qin Li couldn't help but say:

"What are you so afraid of? We've weathered so many storms over the years, what's one more time?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Biao felt like crying, and with a long face, he said:

"Your Majesty, can this time be the same as in the past few years? You are already Your Majesty, why would you take such a risk? Why don't we go back, or take another route?"

Zhou Biao has had this expression ever since Qin Li told him a few days ago that the Northern Barbarians would secretly infiltrate an army to ambush and kill them on the official road.

Actually, this matter cannot be blamed on him; the blame lies with Qin Li's current status.

When Qin Li was the eldest prince or the crown prince, Zhou Biao felt no psychological pressure.

But Qin Li's current identity is that of the emperor.

If something happens to Qin Li, the Great Zhou Dynasty will be thrown into turmoil.

Therefore, Zhou Biao, who was in charge of the escort, was extremely nervous and hadn't had a good night's sleep in the past few days.

"Your Majesty, to be honest, why don't you reconsider?"

Zhou Biao pleaded.

The risk taken this time was simply too great. Although it was a deliberate trap to lure Bei Mang into killing him, it still exposed Qin Li to Bei Mang's blade. If anything unexpected happened, everything would be over.

Upon hearing this, Qin Li really wanted to kick Zhou Biao off his horse.

Why do people become more timid the higher their status?

If Zhou Biao's courage used to be as big as a watermelon, now it's only as small as a sesame seed.

"Alright, proceed according to the original plan. I'm going to be with my daughter. If you dare to change the route or summon troops from the prefectures along the way to protect me, I'll take your head."

After saying that, Qin Li abandoned his horse and jumped into the carriage.

Zhou Biao was left alone to face immense pressure, to the point that he could no longer even ride a horse steadily.

After a while, Zhou Biao was suddenly attracted by a beautiful figure beside him.

He looked over and asked in surprise:

"Your Highness, what are you doing here?"

This person was none other than Bai Zhenzhen, who had already been granted the title of Imperial Concubine.

As a grandmaster, she accompanied Qin Li on his journey north.

In this war between Great Zhou and Northern Mang, apart from Sword Immortal Li Fuyao acting as a ballast in the Buddhist Kingdom in the south, several grandmasters who have emerged from Great Zhou in recent years are all to go north. This is an imperial decree!

Bai Zhenzhen was still wearing a loose, gray-blue Taoist robe.

Over the years, she only wears other clothes on important occasions.

"Shouldn't I be here?"

Bai Zhenzhen was still as naive as ever. She answered blankly, not knowing why Zhou Biao asked that question.

"Your Highness, that's not what I meant. What I meant was, why didn't you stay in the carriage with the princess, but instead rode a horse?"

Bai Zhenzhen, who was already a concubine, looked out of place riding a horse.

Moreover, Qin Li went to accompany the princess, while Bai Zhenzhen did not, which is truly puzzling.

Speaking of this, Bai Zhenzhen looked troubled.

She held the reins in one hand and gently rubbed her forehead with the other, saying, "You know Princess Huayang's temperament. Being in the same carriage with her, my head is about to explode."

Since heading north, Huayang has fully unleashed her mischievous nature.

They chatter away all day long, always having something to say, full of energy, and always getting into trouble.

Bai Zhenzhen really didn't want to be with her anymore.

I just wanted to come out for a ride and get some fresh air.

"Oh, I see."

Zhou Biao understood.

Three seconds later, Zhou Biao suddenly grinned and laughed out loud.

The sound caught Bai Zhenzhen's attention, and she asked, puzzled, "What are you laughing at?"

Just moments ago, Zhou Biao had a long face.

Zhou Biao's smile vanished, and suddenly his eyes widened.

The next moment, he performed an extremely difficult move.

He loosened the reins with both hands, which was extremely dangerous on a galloping warhorse. One wrong move and he could either be thrown to his death or have his leg broken.

However, Zhou Biao sat steadily on the horse, which shows how solid his basic skills were.

He clasped his hands together, looked at Bai Zhenzhen with a pleading expression, and said:

"Your Highness, may I ask you for a favor?"

"What is it?"

"I beg you to keep His Majesty under your protection for the next few days."

Zhou Biao said.

With a grandmaster protecting him, Zhou Biao could feel a little more at ease, but not completely at ease.

Because even a grandmaster is not invincible in the face of an army.

"He doesn't need my protection."

Bai Zhenzhen said.

Why?

"Don't you know? He has already advanced to the Grandmaster level; he can protect himself."

Zhou Biao was startled and almost fell off his horse. After quickly regaining his balance, he asked:

"Your Majesty is already a Grandmaster. When did this happen? Why don't I know?"

Over the years, Qin Li's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, and he is no longer the novice who was only at the early stage of the fourth rank.

But how easy is it to advance to the Grandmaster level? If it were easy, the world would be full of Grandmasters. For the past few years, Qin Li, like most peak ninth-rank masters, has been stuck at this threshold and has tried countless methods to overcome it.

"It happened just a few days ago," Bai Zhenzhen said.

If we're talking about who understands the Grandmaster best, no one would dare to be number one if the Grandmaster himself were second.

Bai Zhenzhen noticed the moment Qin Li advanced to the Grandmaster level.

"That won't work either. His Majesty has just been promoted to Grandmaster. He's not as experienced as you, a veteran Grandmaster. It would be safer for you to protect His Majesty closely," Zhou Biao said.

Bai Zhenzhen nodded; there was no reason for her to refuse.

Although she cultivates the Dao, it is not the Dao of Heartlessness.

Qin Li is her husband; how could she not protect him?

"Lady White, come in and play! Why did you go out riding a horse? Huayang wants to ride a horse too."

Upon hearing the sound, Bai Zhenzhen seemed to be in shock and didn't even dare to turn her head.

She has only ever feared two people in her life: Qin Li from the past and Hua Yang from now.

This little devil is really tormenting. She must hope that her future children don't end up like Hua Yang, or she'll really go crazy.

"Yes, my beloved concubine, come in and play with us."

Qin Li echoed, waving to Bai Zhenzhen who was riding outside.

Bai Zhenzhen ignored everything and increased the force and speed of his whipping, causing his warhorse to run faster and faster, quickly leaving the main force behind.

……

Meanwhile, at Luofengpo!

A Northern Mang army, disguised as ordinary citizens of the Great Zhou, was lying in ambush on the slope.

Leading them were Baye and Temuhun.

The two lay together, and Ba Ye asked:

"Are you sure the Emperor of Great Zhou will definitely take this path?"

To be honest, Ba Ye is still unsure, not about his own plans, but about Temuhun's strategy.

If Qin Li doesn't take this route, his plan will be impossible to implement.