That night was exceptionally quiet. Only the sound of a pipa drifted from the campfire, and no men in black came.
Clearly, Tang Lan had guessed correctly.
At the first light of dawn, everyone had already finished preparing and was ready to set out.
Although they had not rested for long the previous night, it was enough for Soul Masters with their physiques.
The mental recovery gained from meditating in stillness was much faster than recovery through sleep.
Vina climbed into Tang Lan's carriage, turning the original group of three women and one man into four women and one man.
After removing the black robe that concealed her, even Tang Lan could not help but admire her.
Her long silver-white hair fell loosely behind her back, still striking even without any grooming.
The white robe she wore could not conceal her graceful figure, tall and seductive.
She was simply the image of a perfect woman in every man's heart.
She was even half a head taller than many men, making her long legs particularly eye-catching.
But Tang Lan only glanced at her before turning to look out the window, diverting his attention.
Otherwise, he might have embarrassed himself in front of the women.
"You said before that two factions had emerged within the royal family, and the new faction was led by Yan Empress."
"For all these years, Yan Empress's forces remained hidden and inactive. Everything changed only after she bore the king a son and won his favor."
"She first framed the powerful ministers in court who opposed her proposals, exposed them publicly, then used her own methods to win the king's heart, making him obey Yan Empress in all matters of court and state."
"If that is the case, doesn't that mean she intends to turn the entire