After making all the arrangements, Xiao Tian took Li Maozhen and headed toward Jin State, the two of them sharing a single horse. Along the way, Li Maozhen complained, "Why is it just the two of us, and why is there only one horse? You're an emperor, at least. Fine, you didn't bring any subordinates, but you couldn't even get another horse?"
Xiao Tian gave a wicked grin. "Wouldn't bringing people along get in the way of our romance? Besides, isn't this nice?"
Blushing, Li Maozhen said, "You're so improper. All you think about all day is this useless stuff. If you keep this up, you'll definitely become a foolish ruler someday, and I'll be dragged down with you and called a femme fatale!"
"Foolish ruler or wise ruler, it doesn't matter! Other people can say whatever they want; we can't shut their mouths. As long as we're happy, isn't that enough? Why care about other people's opinions?" Xiao Tian said with a smile as he looked at the beauty in his arms.
"Hahaha, well said—foolish ruler or wise ruler! You really are open-minded for a traitorous rebel. But your growing influence has affected me far too greatly. Since there are only the two of you today, I won't hold back!" Marshal Bu Liang suddenly appeared before them.
"Who are you?" Li Maozhen looked at the man before her, unease rising in her heart. His internal strength was so profound, yet he had appeared in front of them without making a sound!
Xiao Tian sneered. "Yuan Tiangang, do you think I truly can't deal with you? I really don't know where your blind confidence comes from! I brought no men precisely because of you. Since you've delivered yourself to me today, I won't be polite."
"Yuan Tiangang?" Li Maozhen was