"I'm fine, just... a little tired..."
Seeing this, the owl slowed down the horses, allowing the caravan to move forward at a leisurely pace.
Princess Mingyue leaned against the horse's back, her eyes slightly closed, feeling the gentle caress of the night breeze.
These past few days have left her physically and mentally exhausted, and now she finally has a chance to catch her breath.
Upon reaching a safe location, Night Owl dismounted and helped Princess Bright Moon down.
Yingyi took out a map from his bag and spread it on the ground.
Night Owl and Shadow squatted down beside him, carefully studying the route on the map by the light of the fire.
"Sir, if we bypass the main road and take this side road, we can reach Shannan Prefecture faster and avoid being pursued by government troops."
The owl nodded in agreement.
"Okay, we'll do it your way."
He looked up at Princess Mingyue and said:
"Your Highness, the road ahead may be a bit bumpy, please be careful."
Princess Mingyue nodded in understanding.
"Night Owl, I really owe you a lot this time. If you hadn't saved me in time, I don't know what I would have done."
"I will never forget your great kindness and virtue."
Night Owl quickly helped Princess Bright Moon up and said:
"Your Highness, please don't be so polite. Protecting your safety is my duty."
Princess Mingyue hesitated for a moment, then asked:
"By the way, how is Lord Lu...?"
Night Owl noticed the worry in her eyes and comforted her:
"Princess, please rest assured, Lord Lu is safe and sound. He is actively trying to rescue you, and I believe you will be reunited with him soon."
Princess Mingyue felt somewhat relieved upon hearing this.
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