Riding a horse for a long time is a bit difficult for Yun Zhongyao, he can only let others go first, and then he and Yun Mo slowly follow behind (on foot).
Yun Mo held the reins of the horse with one hand and supported Yun Zhongyao with the other.
He felt that His Highness was really delicate and would not be able to bear the slightest hardship. Because of this, he must protect His Royal Highness and never let him suffer.
The two of them walked behind the team for a while, when the accompanying official rode over and said, "Your Highness, we are about to enter Yishi Mountain."
"Hmm." Yun Zhongyao responded and glanced at Yun Mo.
Yun Mo understood, he immediately grabbed Yun Zhongyao's waist and mounted the horse, and rode toward the front of the team.
"Commander Wang, please protect the disaster relief funds." Yun Zhongyao said.
Commander Wang is Yun Zhongming's subordinate, and he was instructed by Yun Zhongming to protect Yun Zhongyao.
But Yun Zhongyao said he didn't need his protection.
Commander Wang looked at Yun Mo behind Yun Zhongyao and responded, but he was not convinced. This little white face looked small and weak, and he felt that he would cry with just a single punch.
"Your Highness, the disaster relief funds are being protected by others, and it is this subordinate's duty to protect you," Commander Wang said.
Yun Zhongyao frowned slightly, and before he could speak, Yun Mo said angrily, "It's alright, His Highness has my protection!"
Commander Wang's small eyes locked with Yun Mo's big one's. "What can a little guard like you do? It would be good enough if you can protect yourself, but it would be hard to protect His Highness as well."
"My martial arts skills are better than yours!" Yun Mo's face was full of anger, and he argued with Commander Wang.
Yun Zhongyao leaned on Yun Mo's body and didn't stop him. Instead, he was very happy in his heart to see Yun Mo like this. After all, Yun Mo was arguing with others because of him.
Stepping into Yishi Mountain, Yun Zhongyao waved his hand to stop the argument between the two.
"Just follow what this prince says, if something happens, this prince will take responsibility in front of the eldest brother."
Commander Wang was a little unwilling, but Yun Zhongyao had already given the order, and he couldn't say anything more.
When they reached the middle of Yishi Mountain road, many masked bandits suddenly came down from the hills, all holding weapons in their hands with an aggressive stance.
Yun Zhongyao's expression sank slightly. It was not far from Kaining City. Many people who couldn't stand the drought fell in the mountains to rob travellers.
"Hand over the goods in your carriage!" The leader of the bandits held a big sword in his hand and pointed it directly at Yun Zhongyao.
Yun Zhongyao felt Yun Mo's body behind him tense up and a strong killing intent surged from him.
"Get it over with," Yun Zhongyao said.
"Yes!" Commander Wang responded and gave an order. The soldiers who had been protecting the relief funds drew out their weapons one after another.
They were all in civilian clothes, so these bandits didn't know that they were soldiers. This time they were destined to *hit an iron plate.
(T/n: when you mess with someone you cannot afford to offend, eg- your boss XD)
Naturally, what Yun Zhongming gave Yun Zhongyao could not be embroidered pillows, but each individual can take on ten soldiers at the same time, they are the black shadow guards.
How can these mountain bandits compare to the well-trained shadow guards? They fell into a disadvantage as soon as they started fighting.
The leader of the bandits had his eyes fixed on Yun Zhongyao.
This big man has the highest martial arts skills among these mountain bandits, and that's why he can break through the encirclement (of soldiers) and rush towards Yun Zhongyao.
Yun Zhongyao's expression remained unchanged, and Yun Mo behind him had already made his move.
He held Yun Zhongyao's waist, took him down from the horse, drew out the sword that was at his waist, and confronted the big man.
"Mo Mo, be careful." Yun Zhongyao was still a little worried, and couldn't help but say something. As soon as he finished speaking, Yun Mo's arm was hit by a knife.
Yun Zhongyao: "..."
Yun Zhongyao's heart was worried, but he also knew that his words would distract Yun Mo, so he could only stand behind and not bother Yun Mo unless he distracted him.
The battle was one-sided (because the mountain bandits were not as powerful as the soldiers), and it didn't take long for the bandits to be caught.
Yun Zhongyao pulled Yun Mo onto the carriage, took out two bottles of medicine from the hidden compartment on the side with a calm face, and lifted Yun Mo's sleeve up.
Yun Mo was a little flattered, this little injury was being dealt with by His Highness himself, and he(YM) couldn't help but shrink his hand back a little, "Your Highness...Subordinate can do it by himself."
"Shut up." Yun Zhongyao pursed his lips. Then he Carefully wiped off the blood around the wound, and wrapped it with a linen cloth after applying the medicine.
Yun Zhongyao put the medicine away and looked at Yun Mo angrily, "Aren't you a highly skilled martial artists? How come you got hurt fighting against a mountain bandit?"
Yun Mo lowered his head, "This Subordinate knows that he is in the wrong."
When he heard Yun Zhongyao's voice telling him to be careful his heart moved, he got a little distracted and accidentally got injured.
Seeing Yun Mo meekly admit his mistake, the anger in Yun Zhongyao's heart vanished, he really can't do anything about Yun Mo.
In the end, he could only rub his head vigorously to vent his anger, he rubbed his meticulously combed hair into a mess, and then got out of the carriage.
Commander Wang had tied up the bandits.
"Your Highness, how should we deal with them?" Commander Wang asked.
"Your Highness? What's your identity?" The sturdy man looked up at Yun Zhongyao in astonishment.
Commander Wang coldly snorted, "Open your eyes and take a closer look. This is his Highness the crown prince!"
The sturdy man suddenly fell to the ground powerlessly, looking remorseful.
Yun Zhongyao thought for a while, "Take a group of soldiers to attack their hideout, and then send them to the capital to be dealt with by emperor father."
"The crime of robbing the relief funds allocated by the court is unforgivable." Yun Zhongyao announced and then returned to the carriage.
Yun Mo was arranging his hair, and when he saw Yun Zhongyao coming back, he quickly put down his hand and greeted, "Your Highness."
Yun Zhongyao silently walked to Yun Mo's side and sat down beside him, he(YZY) untied his(YM) hair, and then carefully arranged it for him.
Yun Mo froze and did not dare to move, his face turned red, even the roots of his ears were red.
"Your highness, this subordinate can comb by himself."
The hands gently gathered his hair together and tied it with a hairband. The touch made Yunmo's scalp tingle, and a cold fragrance floated over the tip of Yunmo's nose. He was so dizzy and confused.
"Okay." Yun Zhongyao said, then let go of his hair.
Yun Mo sat upright, Yun Zhongyao looked at his appearance right now, it was just like when a child who entered the school for the first time and was very scared to move when facing the teacher.
He stretched out his hand and squeezed Yun Mo's face, "Fool."
They arrived at Kaining city. This time the drought was very fierce. Kaining City is the place where the drought started, so it was the most serious here. The land is cracked and many people died.
Yun Zhongyao frowned slightly, "Didn't the second brother already distribute the food? Why is it still so serious?"
The kids on the side of the road are skinny and yellow. Where does it look like there is food to eat? The eyes looking at them are like wolves who have been hungry for a long time.
Yun Zhongyao arrived at the official residence in Kaining City.
Knowing that the crown prince had arrived, the governor of Kaining City immediately came out to greet him, "This lowly official pays his respects to His Highness."
Yun Zhongyao ignored him, but looked at Yun Zhongfeng who was behind him(the official) , his expression was obviously not good.
"Second brother, what happened?"
"The food was robbed but it was not an ordinary mountain bandit."