The crowd, like stars surrounding the moon, made their way to the square at the main entrance of the palace.

From a distance, one could see that the guards on the square stood like an iron wall, numbering about a thousand, with a huge and luxurious carriage surrounded by them like stars around the moon.

The carriage was adorned with a long red rainbow, like a magnificent sunset, and clusters of flowers, resembling blooming peonies, making it appear exceptionally festive and dignified.

"Indeed, of all the styles in the world, China is the most stylish!"

The wicked man recognized at a glance that this was the carriage of Princess Mi Ji, and couldn't help but feel admiration for the aesthetics and craftsmanship of the ancient artisans.

Cao Zhen stepped forward and said with a smile, "Grand Commandant, the Black Dragon Armored Army is waiting outside the royal city. Our Chu Kingdom's Imperial Guard will escort the Grand Commandant and the Queen out of the city for the handover."

The wicked man nodded slightly. This was a marriage alliance sent by the State of Chu, and such an arrangement was normal.

"rise!"

With Cao Zhen's loud shout, the Imperial Guards in the square raised their spears in unison, their movements perfectly synchronized, as if they had practiced countless times.

Princess Mi Ji's carriage slowly started moving, the wheels rolling over the stone road with a steady sound.

The evil man and Xiong Yuan walked side by side, followed by officials and guards. They followed closely behind the carriage and slowly made their way toward the city gate.

The roadsides were lined with people who came to see them off. The carriages slowly passed by in the eyes of the crowd, their faces beaming with blessings as they watched the grand procession go.

Their hearts were filled with beautiful hopes for the future. With the marriage alliance established between the two countries, they would surely work together to advance and retreat in the future, and the State of Chu would usher in a long-lasting peace and prosperity.

The wicked man and Xiong Yuan walked at the front of the procession. The wicked man was very accommodating, waving to the people on both sides from time to time to express his gratitude.

As the procession moved forward, the city gate drew ever closer, where the Black Dragon Armored Army was already lined up and waiting.

Cao Zhen was indeed very capable, arranging everything in an orderly manner and ensuring the smooth progress of the entire wedding procession.

The Chu imperial guards halted and stood at attention, the two armies facing each other from a distance. At this moment, both the Chu imperial guards and the Black Dragon Armored Army displayed the demeanor of the nation's elite forces.

Mi Ji's carriage slowly passed the imperial guards and stopped at the city gate. Here, she would bid farewell to the Chu wedding procession and officially set off for the Qin state.

"Even after a thousand miles of farewell, there must come a time for parting. Your Majesty, please stop here. This wicked man bids farewell!" The wicked man bowed with his hands clasped, giving Xiong Yuan ample face in front of all the people of Chu.

Of course, his words and actions at this moment were merely to demonstrate his sincerity, dispel the doubts of the Chu people, and ensure the smooth implementation of subsequent plans.

Xiong Yuan was very pleased with the wicked husband's politeness and couldn't help but laugh heartily. At the same time, he quickly helped the wicked husband up with his hands, saying, "Grand Commandant, there's no need for such formality. I wish you a safe journey."

He now feels quite at ease with his wicked husband and the Qin state. You must know that his wicked husband in the past was not so well-mannered; back then, he was incredibly arrogant.

However, after that drinking session, the wicked man's attitude underwent a dramatic change, completely different from his initial one, and this change was convincing.

After all, everyone knows that a cold face is not to be feared; a smile hiding a knife is the most dangerous.

"Farewell, everyone!" The wicked man smiled slightly, bowed to the Chu officials who had come to see him off, then turned and mounted his mount, preparing to lead the Queen Mi Ji's entourage on their way.

As soon as Mi Ji's carriage arrived at the city gate, the Black Dragon Armored Army immediately changed formation to make way, allowing her to slowly walk to the center of the army.

Inside and outside the city gate, Chu soldiers raised their swords in salute, creating a solemn and respectful scene. They shouted in unison, "We wish the Grand Commandant of Qin a safe journey."

The entourage of the wicked husband and Mi Ji gradually disappeared on the distant horizon, while Xiong Yuan and a group of ministers and common people watched the entourage depart until the last carriage disappeared from sight.

As the wedding procession departed, the people in the city began to disperse, and the city gate returned to its usual tranquility.

Xiong Yuan turned and returned to the palace, secretly hoping that the marriage alliance with Qin would bring lasting peace and prosperity to Chu, and also looking forward to the day when Qin's trade envoys would arrive.

The wicked man was tasked with ensuring the Queen's safe arrival in Qin, so he remained highly vigilant throughout the journey to ensure the caravan could traverse various terrains and reach Xianyang safely.

Meanwhile, Mi Ji, inside the carriage, was equally restless and anxious. She was about to leave her homeland for a strange place, to begin a completely new life with Ying Zheng, whom she had never met before. How could she not be apprehensive?

Born into royalty, she understood early on that marriage was not a matter for her to decide, and besides, Qin was powerful now, so the marriage alliance was for the safety of Chu.

"I wonder... what Ying Zheng looked like, and whether he was as tyrannical as the rumors say?"

"This wicked husband doesn't seem to match the rumors, so Ying Zheng can't be any different, right..."

Mi Ji's pretty face showed worry and tension at times, mixed with a hint of anticipation. Her mood was very complicated and subtle, with all sorts of chaotic thoughts constantly echoing in her mind.

As the caravan moved forward, the sky gradually darkened, and Mi Ji, with mixed feelings, gradually fell asleep amidst the jolting of the carriage.

Outside the carriage, Evil Husband, Er Niu, and Chun Ning were gathered together, discussing where they would spend the night.

"There's no village or shop in sight. How far are we from the nearest city?" the wicked man asked.

Zhang Erhe said with a wry smile, "Grand Commandant, the nearest city is still more than a hundred miles away. I'm afraid we'll have to spend the night in the wilderness."

"What's there to be afraid of?" Erniu curled his lip and said disdainfully, "We come from military backgrounds and have suffered all kinds of hardships. It's summer now, so it won't be cold. We might as well sleep on the ground."

Chun Ning glanced at him sideways. "Er Niu, you make it sound so easy, but the Princess's safety is of utmost importance. How can we be so careless?" Chun Ning retorted, her tone carrying a hint of reproach.

"Chuning is right!" The wicked man pondered for a moment, then said, "Erniu, take a few men to scout the area and see if there are any suitable places to set up camp. Erhe, quickly arrange the security for tonight to ensure everything goes smoothly."

Erniu and Zhang Erhe accepted the order and left, while the wicked man turned back to the carriage, gently knocked on the door, and whispered to ask if Mi Ji was alright.

A faint voice came from inside the car: "I'm fine, I'm just a little tired... I accidentally fell asleep."

Her gentle and beautiful voice carried a slight hint of fatigue, not unlike when she had just woken up, which immediately put the wicked husband at ease.

The wicked man nodded, understanding that the bumpy journey had indeed been difficult for the princess. He turned to the soldiers guarding the carriage and said, "We will be spending the night in the wilderness tonight. Everyone must remain vigilant and ensure the princess's safety."