Chapter 163 They are the best in the world

The person on horseback had their ponytail tied high, and the smooth black hair swept across their straight back, making their waist appear very slender.

The man was dressed in a neat and tidy riding and archery outfit, with subtle dark red accents on his black clothes, making him appear even more mysterious and unpredictable.

Upon hearing the sounds of the Mian army, the rider tightened the reins, and the horse, which had been acting wildly in someone else's hands, was now obediently pulled around.

Even though she had a premonition about the person's identity, Xie Mianmian was still greatly surprised when she actually saw her appearance.

But then I thought, if it were her, it wouldn't be surprising.

Xie Mianmian stood up, supporting herself against the outer wall of the carriage, and shouted loudly at the person, "Your Highness, are you here to see me off too?"

The Sixth Princess rode her horse and arrived at Xie Mianmian's carriage in a few moments. Following the rhythm of the procession, she controlled the reins.

She turned her head to the side and looked straight ahead, so Xie Mianmian could only see her high nose bridge and sharp, beautiful jawline.

"Your Highness?" Why aren't you saying anything? And does it really need to be this far to see someone off?

Her rosy-brown lips parted slightly, "I too will go to fight the enemy."

Xie Mianmian lifted her surprised chin. "Your Highness, please reconsider. Does your royal uncle know about this?"

The Sixth Princess calmly replied, "He knows now."

"You really did sneak out without telling anyone!"

Xie Mianmian seemed to understand her family's worries and helplessness. She could go herself, but when facing the Sixth Princess, she could only persuade her to go back.

The Sixth Princess stopped Xie Mianmian from speaking with a single glance. "Mianmian, I believe you are the only one who understands me."

She understands perfectly; she even understands the Sixth Princess's stubbornness, just like herself.

Xie Mianmian tucked the stray hairs that had been blown by the wind behind her ear. "It's windy outside, Your Highness, would you like to come inside the carriage?"

The sixth princess smiled upon hearing this and extended a hand towards her.

Xie Mianmian was confused and placed her hand on it, then felt a strong pull.

Before she could even gasp in surprise, she had already gracefully straddled the Sixth Princess's back.

"Hold on tight." Before Xie Mianmian could react, the Sixth Princess lashed her horse with a whip.

Xie Mianmian first leaned back, then hugged the Sixth Princess tightly with both hands around her waist.

The spirited horse carried them galloping wildly, and the wind, unlike its previous gentle touch, instead fiercely enveloped Xie Mianmian.

Her hair was even more disheveled, but the wind neatly combed it back, revealing her smooth and full forehead.

The wind on horseback was unrestrained and free, allowing Xie Mianmian to temporarily forget the impending war, freeing her from anxiety and fear of death.

Some of it was exhilarating; she felt very comfortable, very... great!

Seeing their general being abducted, the wild beasts unleashed their usual speed and charged towards the spirited horse.

In this way, the journey was almost halfway faster. The other people and beasts were fine, but Xie Mianmian's butt suffered.

This was a human butt, not an iron butt. The bumpy ride made her groan and scream in secret, but she didn't say anything.

In the evening, they set up camp in a clearing in a bamboo forest, where Black Wolf was arranging patrols.

While we should be wary of wild beasts attacking us at night, let's not forget that the more than 150 beasts in the Mian Army are the biggest threat here.

The clever monkeys took meat out of the grain cart and distributed it directly without cooking it.

The snow wolf and the tiger each led a team out hunting. In addition to obtaining fresh food, they could also improve their teamwork and coordination skills.

Xie Mianmian and the Sixth Princess sat by the fire, with Tail Tip diligently putting dry branches into the fire.

The orange-red firelight shone on their faces, and the burning branches made a soft crackling sound.

A small iron pot sat above the fire, the water inside boiling and bubbling.

Xie Mianmian kept stirring with her long chopsticks, muttering to herself: "I've added rice, shredded chicken, and small pieces of chicken carcass... Oh dear, no ginger."

This perfectly smooth chicken congee didn't even have any ginger in it.

She learned this skill from the family cook, the very same mute cook she rescued from the shady inn.

The python blinked its beady eyes. It had followed Mianmian around and learned from her. Knowing what was missing, it swayed its body and burrowed into the grass.

The sixth princess swallowed a mouthful of fruit and said, "We should arrive by noon tomorrow."

Xie Mianmian stirred the porridge, which was gradually thickening, and gently hummed in agreement.

"Are you scared?" The sixth princess tilted her head and looked at her.

Xie Mianmian shook her head, her eyes reflecting the flickering firelight. "I feel more apprehensive. I don't seem to be as fearless as I used to be."

The sixth princess recalled the past and laughed, "Back then, you were fearless like a newborn calf. As people grow up, they are not so brave anymore because they have many concerns and no longer have that pure, unwavering courage."

"Your Highness is right." I had been overthinking things and being a bit hesitant.

The sixth princess crossed her arms, leaned closer, and asked slyly, "Aren't you afraid of the seventh prince?"

With a "clang," Xie Mianmian's hand loosened, and the chopsticks hit the edge of the iron pot.

"What's so scary about him? I'm not afraid of him at all, ha...ha..."

No, Xie Mianmian was crying. She was so scared. She really couldn't imagine how dark the Seventh Prince's face would be when he saw her, and whether he would scold her, right?

She shook the Sixth Princess's arm and said, "Your Highness, if the Seventh Prince gets so angry that he wants to throw me back, you must save me."

The sixth princess picked up the chopsticks from the pot and slowly stirred it. "Besides me, who can protect you?"

Xie Mianmian whimpered and rubbed against the Sixth Princess's shoulder, saying that they were the best in the world.

The giant python returned at this moment, its tail tip holding the yellow stem high. Xie Mianmian took it, put it to her nose, and smelled a spicy aroma unique to ginger.

She stroked the giant python's head and exclaimed, "You're amazing!"

With a swift stroke, the skin is peeled, washed, and shredded, the pale yellow shreds sliding from the blade into the boiling porridge.

Stir a few times, then sprinkle in the glistening salt.

At this point, the delicious meal is ready.

Xie Mianmian took the bowl from the tip of the tail and carefully served a bowl to the Sixth Princess, then served herself.

Holding the warm bowl, I took a bite of the sweet and savory chicken porridge, and the warmth spread from my lips and teeth all the way to my stomach, dispelling the chill of the night.

It's warm and thoughtful.

After eating and drinking their fill, they would wash themselves briefly with the clear water scooped up from the stream by the animals, and then rest in the carriage.

In the middle of the night, Xie Mianmian was awakened by the urge to pee. Seeing that the Sixth Princess was sleeping soundly next to her, she tiptoed out of the carriage.

The giant python that was guarding the side immediately coiled its tail around her.

"Sweetie, let go of me, I need to go to the bathroom."

The giant python slid Xie Mianmian forward a few steps, gesturing for her to follow it. When it went to dig for ginger earlier, it had discovered a secluded spot with few insects and ants.

Xie Mianmian followed the giant python all the way to the bushes. The python used the tip of its tail to part the tall grass and looked at her innocently with its beady eyes.

Mianmian, please.

She took a deep breath. As a daughter of an official, this was the first time she had to relieve herself in such a simple, open space.

She rarely drank water along the way, holding it in, refusing to relieve herself in broad daylight, even in desolate places.

It's so strange. I always feel like a pair of eyes will pop up from somewhere and spy on me.

Xie Mianmian would rather suffocate than accept this!

Okay, now she finally couldn't hold it in anymore.

Following the grass parted by the giant python, Xie Mianmian stared at the muddy ground with a bitter and resentful look, but as she looked, she noticed some unusual marks on it.

She was half-squatting, her eyes almost touching the glass.

This is a huge footprint.

It was larger than all the people and beasts present.