When Jiang Yanchuan said they would rest for a day, he meant exactly one day, no more and no less.
By the same time the next day, the army had already assembled and stood ready to march straight for Jiayu City.
The military camp had been established barely a dozen kilometers from Jiayu City. Before leaving, Jiang Yanchuan cited safety as his reason for leaving Jiang Yingcheng, Fang Siwan, and Lin Jinshu in camp, along with Liaochen and all the masters he had brought, to keep them safe.
Jiang Yingcheng's big eyes darted toward the horses and carriages behind her handsome Imperial Father, but no matter how she looked, none seemed capable of hiding a "big" living person like her.
Hmm- She secretly sized up a carriage that looked fairly empty, hatching a sneaky scheme. I-if Chengcheng could crawl underneath that carriage...
Before that thought had even finished forming, Jiang Yingcheng saw Uncle Lei, who usually played with her the most, suddenly walk over to the carriages carrying heavy mechanisms. He poked his head into each one to inspect it, then...
He stayed right there, his wary eyes constantly scanning his surroundings as though guarding against any danger that might appear.
Jiang Yingcheng: "..."
Jiang Yingcheng: "!!!"
What was Uncle Lei doing?!
Y-you can come back after checking them, can't you?!
Hadn't all the traitors already been secured?!
There wouldn't be any more danger!!
Grief lay thick on Jiang Yingcheng's face, but Jiang Yanchuan turned his head aside and let out a low chuckle.
Huh?
Looking utterly bewildered, Jiang Yingcheng turned back to her handsome Imperial Father. I-is Imperial Father this happy because he won't have to watch his little one anymore?!
She wasn't stupid.
Just like when kindergarten finally reopened after a long summer or winter vacation, and every