Thinking of that kind and pure little girl, Zu An couldn't help but touch his lips. He still vividly remembered the soft touch she had when she gave him the medicine. He owed her a huge favor, but the world was so big, and he didn't know when they would meet again.

Composing himself, he closed the suitcase and then led her outside.

It has to be said that this woman is incredibly light; she seems to weigh nothing when you lift her up.

The camp is now being prepared for departure, and there's a lot of noise and commotion everywhere.

Zu An's journey outwards went relatively smoothly. Perhaps it was because Eunuch Wen had given prior notice, but none of the various imperial guards stopped him.

However, when they reached the outermost layer of the camp, they encountered a patrol team. The leader was dressed in golden armor and had sharp, deep eyes, exuding the air of a master.

Zu An secretly cursed, because this person was Zhao Yuan, the Prince of Guangling, who commanded the most elite part of the various imperial guards, and whose status was much higher than his own Yulin Lang.

The key point is that he has always been on good terms with the King of Qi, while he and the King of Qi's faction have long been at odds.

As expected, Zhao Yuan frowned when he saw him: "Stop! What are you doing?"

"What advice does General Zhao have?" Zu An did not address the other party by his title, so as not to lower his own status. After all, their official positions were similar, and with the Crown Prince's position, his own might even be higher.

“So it’s Lord Zu,” Zhao Yuan said, pretending to have just recognized him. “What are you rushing off to, Lord Zu?”

"I need to go out for some business." Zu An regretted it a little. If he had known this would happen, he should have changed into his gold-embroidered robes. That way, no one would have dared to question him. Alas, what a miscalculation!

"Now that the army is about to set off, is Lord Zu's matter more important than the Emperor's schedule?" Zhao Yuan asked, feigning surprise, then his gaze fell on the box in Lord Zu's hand. "I wonder what's in Lord Zu's box?"

The box is so conspicuous that it's impossible not to notice it.

"Don't try to pressure me with the Emperor's name. I'm here on his behalf, and this contains mission-related documents." Zu'an was somewhat displeased. "What, General Zhao, do you want to inspect it?"

"If Lord Zu doesn't mind, please open it and let us check it." Zhao Yuan said apologetically. "Lord Zu, please don't be offended. This is the rule these days. Everyone and everything that comes in and out is checked. It's not just targeting you."

Although he said that, his eyes clearly said, "I'm not kidding you."