Exiled Princess: From the Palace Heist to Becoming a Rich Madame [MTL]

Chapter 41-45

Chapter 41: Absolutely Cannot Let Her Provoke the Bandits

Shengzhou official road.

"Captain Qin, how much longer until we reach Jizhou?" Jiang Ru, bored out of her mind, lay at the window of the carriage, looking listless at the scenery passing by.

Qin Zhen moistened his cracked lips and replied hoarsely, "Madam Xiao, we've just entered the territory of Shengzhou. If we want to reach Jizhou... it will still take more than ten days."

Jiang Ru couldn't help but twitch her eyebrow. Ten more days?

Ah, she had certainly had enough of this carriage.

"Is there a shortcut we can take?" Jiang Ru looked eagerly at Qin Zhen, whose mood didn't seem great.

Every day earlier counted. It would save them from suffering.

These people always had to make things difficult, refusing to sit in the carriage even when offered. Who knew what they were stubborn about!

As soon as these words were spoken, a hint of guilt flashed in Qin Zhen's eyes, and he gave a signal to his companions.

Of course, there was a shortcut. But he didn't want to take it!

That route was infested with bandits, and if you dared to take it, they would dare to come out and rob you.

This lady seemed to be itching for a fight with bandits along the way!

No, no, he absolutely couldn't let her provoke the bandits. This woman had too much energy and loved causing trouble.

Just two nights ago, they had experienced a heart-pounding assassination attempt, and they still hadn't recovered from it!

Sigh... all they wanted was to safely deliver them to Jizhou. Why did it have to be so difficult!

At this moment, Qin Zhen felt extremely wronged, almost on the verge of tears. They were probably the most aggrieved escort of the Great Yan Dynasty, no, the most aggrieved protection detail.

"Madam Xiao, there's no shortcut," Qin Zhen replied with an air of righteousness.

Going a bit further on the official road might be longer, but it was safer!

Seeing through Qin Zhen's guilty appearance, Jiang Ru asked nonchalantly, "Oh, really?"

Qin Zhen firmly answered, "Yes, it's true."

In any case, he wouldn't tell the truth.

In the carriage behind them, An Er heard the conversation and looked at the upcoming fork in the road, scratching his head.

It seemed like there was a shortcut here...

However, there was a well-fortified bandit stronghold along the way, notorious for being a gathering place for bandits.

The princess had a heart of gold and loved nothing more than... helping the people.

An Er hesitated, wondering if he should tell the princess.

If he didn't, well... he felt a little guilty.

Ah, that's what it meant to be the "favorite" in front of the lord!

Worrying about the lord's troubles and relieving his boredom were his responsibilities.

After much contemplation, An Er decided to offer his service.

"Princess, your servant knows of a shortcut!" An Er rushed from the carriage to Jiang Ru, wearing a serious expression.

Qin Zhen and the others exchanged glances, feeling a sense of impending doom!