After returning to the Snow Mountain from Jinling City, Guitai meditated every day and occasionally got up to watch Emperor Ling and Long Teng practice.
At first, Li Chengdao was worried that Guite was not prepared to deal with Long Chen.
Later, Li Chengdao was no longer in a hurry and practiced in a snow cave.
Anyway, the ghost fetus is the Holy Son, Li Chengdao doesn't care.
Finally, Gui Fei got up to leave the cave. Li Chengdao was curious, where was Gui Fei going?
Guitai said coldly: "Just follow along, where is all this nonsense!"
Li Chengdao stopped asking and followed the ghost child out.
When they arrived at the entrance of the cave, Gui Ti told the guarding man: "There must be enough meat every day. When I come back, their cultivation level must exceed the level of the emperor. If they can't, I will chop off your head!"
The man immediately bowed and said, "Slave, I accept your order!"
The cold wind howled outside, the snow fell heavily, and the sky and the earth were completely white.
It also snowed in Jinling City, but it was never so heavy.
The ghost boy walked down the mountain road, with Li Chengdao following behind him. Looking at the white and chaotic world, he felt a little shocked.
They say it’s bitterly cold in the north beyond the Great Wall, and it’s true.
If Nanliang soldiers were allowed to come to a place like this, they would probably freeze to death, let alone fight.
After walking for a while, Gui Fei became impatient, jumped up and flew down the mountain.
Li Chengdao followed and flew down.
Thanks to the wind, it took the two of them a while to land at the foot of the mountain.
The ground was covered with thick snow, up to the knees.
Li Chengdao raised his feet and sighed: "It has just snowed. If it snows for a few days, wouldn't it be possible to bury people?"
Guitai sarcastically said: "I have never seen the world. Compared with the snow realm, this little snow is nothing."
Li Chengdao guessed that Xuejing was Gui Ti's hometown and asked: "Where is Xuejing? Is there a lot of snow there?"
Guite did not answer, but said: "Let's go, don't you want to seek revenge from Long Chen?"
After saying that, Gui Ti gathered his energy and stepped on the snow without sinking.
Li Chengdao also gathered his energy, stepped on the snow, and followed the ghost tire to the northeast.
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Dazhou, the capital.
In the morning, Long Chen came out of the room wearing casual clothes.
Su Yourong was packing things behind, while Xiang Ning held a basin of hot water and poured it out.
Zhang Qian and the other six people walked out of the yard wearing armors.
"Husband, are you ready to leave?"
Wu Xiangyun walked over with a smile and straightened Long Chen's clothes.
"You guys go to the north gate first, and I'll go into the palace."
Long Chen is going to set off with the Empress.
According to the original plan, Master Ziyun, Di Luoxi, and Di Lingyi also set off together.
Zhang Qian said: "Then let's go to the north gate first."
The six of them took the first step, and Long Chen arrived at the front yard, where Zou Kai was practicing with his gun.
Seeing Long Chen, Zou Kai immediately ran over and said, "Is my foster father going to war again?"
Long Chen nodded and said: "Yes, the threat from the ghost clan is still there, I am going north."
"You practice well at home, and martial arts will be king in this world. When you reach the level of cultivation, everything will be possible."
Zou Kai is getting older, his mind has gradually matured, and he understands what Long Chen means.
"Don't worry, foster father, the child will definitely practice well."
Zou Kai saw Long Chen out and then went back to continue practicing.
Hua'er came out of the corner and teased: "You must be afraid of being beaten for being so obedient."
Hua'er was older than Zou Kai, and at this time she had become a slim beauty.
Zou Kai shook his head and said: "No, my father told me about the ghost clan. My adoptive father is going on this expedition for everyone in the world."
"This battle is more dangerous than ever. I will practice well and share my worries for my adoptive father in the future."
Hua'er looked at Zou Kai in surprise, feeling that Zou Kai had suddenly grown up.
Long Chen entered the palace and dismounted in front of Fengming Palace. The maid led the horse down.
Entering the bedroom, the empress was changing clothes.
When Yingfeng saw Long Chen coming, she asked, "Do you want King Wu to serve you?"
The empress likes to let Long Chen wear clothes. She deliberately lets Long Chen see it but doesn't let him. The empress enjoys this teasing very much.
Looking back, the empress said coldly: "No need."
The two daughters were still in the secret room, and the empress felt a little uncomfortable.
Long Chen smiled awkwardly and watched from the side.
After unbuttoning her pajamas, Yingfeng took the pants and bellyband and slowly put them on in front of Long Chen, then put on the bottom shirt, then the coat, and finally the armor.
Today, when we go on an expedition, all the civil and military officials of the court will see her off, so the empress must dress formally.
"Why are you dressed so casually? I allowed you to wear a dragon robe, why don't you wear it?"
The empress changed her clothes and wore golden armor with a golden phoenix carved on it, looking mighty and domineering.
Long Chen smiled and said: "Your Majesty wears a phoenix robe, and I wear a dragon robe because I am afraid that others will gossip."
Putting on the dragon robe, the empress looks like a queen, but she is actually the mother-in-law. How embarrassing.
The empress snorted coldly: "There is something wrong in my heart."
Long Chen smiled and thought to himself: You have more ghosts in your heart than I do.
"Luo Xi and the others..."
Long Chen looked in the direction of the secret room and could feel that the three of them were still in retreat.
The empress said: "I have seen it. They are in a critical period of cultivation. This time we will take the first step and wait until they come out of seclusion."
Cultivation is like an epiphany. You can break through when the time comes, but if you miss it once, you may never be able to break through again.
Therefore, the empress does not want to disturb you at this time.
Long Chen understood this and didn't bother him.
"It's almost time, let's go."
The empress walked out, followed by Long Chen and Yingfeng.
Arriving outside the palace gate, the empress and Long Chen mounted their horses, while Ying Feng led fifty shadow guards.
Along the way, when the people saw the empress's ceremonial guard, they all gave way and saluted.
"The Holy One is going to war again."
"Go north to Yanmen Pass to deal with the invasion of ghosts."
"I heard that ghosts cannibalize people and especially like to suck blood."
"You haven't seen it, how do you know there are ghosts? A three-year-old child."
"Why did the Holy Lord and King Wu go north if they weren't dealing with the ghost clan?"
"Then how do I know King Wu is there? Ask yourself."
When the ceremonial guard arrived at the north gate, the soldiers on the city immediately bowed to see him.
Gongsun Yun, Emperor Yuwei, and Emperor Xingwan led the court officials to see him off.
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"My son, I pay homage to my mother."
Everyone bowed and worshiped, and the empress said on the horse: "The ghost tribe has invaded. I and King Wu will lead our troops to the north. I will leave the affairs of the court to Lao Zhuguo."
Gongsun Yun bowed and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to your trust."
Gongsun Yun used to be a pillar of the country, with seniority and high prestige. He was in charge of the overall situation and could convince everyone.
It is very important to have ministers in the court who can be trusted when the emperor is away.
Every time the empress went on an expedition, she asked Gongsun Yun to assist the two princesses in acting as government officials.
On the other hand, in Nanliang, Li Chengdao did not trust the ministers and no one could take charge of the overall situation in the rear. In the end, Long Chen took advantage of the situation and supported Li Zhaoliang to become emperor.
The empress then said to the two princesses: "You two should ask Lao Zhuguo more. If you are in doubt, you can discuss it with the court. All of you dear ministers are worthy ministers."
The two princesses bowed and said, "My sons, please remember your mother's teachings."
The empress then said to the ministers of the court: "Dear dear ministers, my return date for this northern expedition has not yet been determined, so I leave the affairs of the court to you."
The ministers immediately bowed and said: "I will live up to the great trust of the Holy One."
The empress had never been like this before when she went on an expedition.
Long Chen felt that the empress' words were too heavy, as if she might not be able to come back.
Long Chen was not the only one who felt this way, Gongsun Yun also felt that the tone was wrong.
"King Wu will go on an expedition, which can take up to a year, or at least half a year. The Holy Lord will lead the expedition himself. Although the ghost clan is powerful, it can be pacified in at most one year. I wait for the Holy Lord's victory."
Gongsun Yun felt that the empress' words were too heavy, so he immediately comforted her.
The ministers in the court were not stupid and echoed: "Your Majesty, King Wu will go on an expedition at the same time, and they will definitely destroy the ghost clan! I am waiting for the good news!"
