After returning to the Snow Mountain from Jinling City, Guitai meditated every day and occasionally got up to watch Emperor Ling and Long Teng practice.
At first, Li Chengdao was worried that Guite was not prepared to deal with Long Chen.
Later, Li Chengdao was not in a hurry and practiced in a snow cave.
Anyway, the ghost fetus is the Holy Son, and Li Chengdao doesn't care.
Finally, Gui Fei got up to leave the cave. Li Chengdao was curious, where was Gui Fei going?
Guitai said coldly: "Just follow along, where is all this nonsense!"
Li Chengdao stopped asking and followed Gui Fei out.
When they arrived at the entrance of the cave, Gui Tui ordered the guarding man: "There must be enough meat every day. When I come back, their cultivation level must exceed the level of the emperor. If they can't, I will chop off your dog's head!"
The man immediately bowed and said, "Slave, I accept your order!"
The cold wind was howling outside, the snow was flying, and the sky and the earth were completely white.
It also snowed in Jinling City, but it was never so heavy.
Guite walked down the mountain road, with Li Chengdao following behind him. Looking at the white and chaotic world, he felt a little shocked.
They say it’s bitterly cold in the north beyond the Great Wall, and it’s true.
If Nanliang soldiers were allowed to come to a place like this, they would probably freeze to death, let alone fight.
After walking for a while, Gui Fei became impatient, jumped up and flew down the mountain.
Li Chengdao followed and flew down.
With the help of the wind, it took a while for the two of them to land at the foot of the mountain.
The ground was covered with thick snow, up to the knees.
Li Chengdao raised his feet and sighed: "It has just snowed. If it snows for a few days, wouldn't it be possible to bury people?"
Guitai sarcastically said: "I have never seen the world. Compared with the snow realm, this little snow is nothing."
Li Chengdao guessed that Xuejing was Gui Ti's hometown and asked, "Where is Xuejing? Is the snow there very heavy?"
Guite did not answer, but said: "Let's go, don't you want to seek revenge from Long Chen?"
After saying that, Gui Ti gathered his energy and stepped on the snow without sinking.
Li Chengdao also gathered his energy, stepped on the snow, and followed the ghost tire to the northeast.
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Dazhou, the capital.
In the morning, Long Chen came out of the room wearing casual clothes.
Su Yourong was packing things behind, while Xiang Ning held a basin of hot water and poured it out.
Zhang Qian and the others walked out of the yard wearing armor.
"Husband, are you ready to leave?"
Wu Xiangyun came over with a smile and straightened Long Chen's clothes.
"You guys go to the north gate first, and I'll go into the palace."
Long Chen wants to set off with the Empress.
According to the original plan, Master Ziyun, Di Luoxi and Di Lingyi also set out together.
Zhang Qian said: "Then let's go to the north gate first."
The six of them took the first step, and Long Chen arrived at the front yard, where Zou Kai was practicing with his gun.
Seeing Long Chen, Zou Kai immediately ran over and said, "Is my foster father going to war again?"
Long Chen nodded and said: "Yes, the threat from the ghost clan is still there, I am going north."
"You practice well at home, and martial arts will be king in this world. When you reach the level of cultivation, everything will be possible."
Zou Kai is getting older, his mind has gradually matured, and he understands what Long Chen means.
"Don't worry, foster father, the child will cultivate well."
Zou Kai saw Long Chen out and then went back to continue practicing.
Hua'er came out of the corner and teased: "You must be afraid of being beaten for being so obedient."
Hua'er was older than Zou Kai, and at this time she had become a slim beauty.
Zou Kai shook his head and said, "No, my father told me about the ghost clan. My adoptive father is going on this expedition for everyone in the world."
"This battle is more dangerous than ever. I will practice well and share my worries for my adoptive father in the future."
Hua'er looked at Zou Kai in surprise, feeling that Zou Kai had suddenly grown up.
Long Chen entered the palace and dismounted in front of Fengming Palace. The maid led the horse down.
Entering the bedroom, the empress was changing clothes.
When Yingfeng saw Long Chen coming, she asked, "Do you want King Wu to serve you?"
The empress likes to let Long Chen wear clothes. She deliberately lets Long Chen see it but doesn't let him. The empress enjoys this kind of teasing.
Looking back, the empress said coldly: "No need."
The two daughters were still in the secret room, and the empress felt a little uncomfortable.
Long Chen smiled awkwardly and watched from the side.
After untying her pajamas, Yingfeng took the pants and bellyband and slowly put them on in front of Long Chen, then put on the bottom shirt, then the coat, and finally the armor.
Today, when we go on an expedition, the civil and military officials of the DPRK will see her off, so the empress must dress formally.
"Why are you dressed so casually? I allowed you to wear a dragon robe, why don't you wear it?"
The empress changed her clothes and wore golden armor with a golden phoenix carved on it, looking mighty and domineering.
Long Chen smiled and said: "The Holy One wears a phoenix robe, and I wear a dragon robe because I am afraid that others will gossip."
Putting on the dragon robe, the empress looks like a queen, but actually she is the mother-in-law. How embarrassing.
The empress snorted coldly: "There is something wrong in my heart."
Long Chen smiled and thought to himself: You have more ghosts in your heart than I do.
"Luo Xi and the others..."
Long Chen looked in the direction of the secret room and could feel that the three of them were still in retreat.
The empress said: "I have seen it. They are in a critical period of cultivation. This time we will take the first step and wait until they come out of seclusion."
Cultivation is like an epiphany. You can break through when the time comes. But if you miss it once, you may never be able to break through again.
Therefore, the empress did not want to disturb her at this time.
Long Chen understood this and didn't bother.
"It's almost time, let's go."
The empress walked out, followed by Long Chen and Yingfeng.
Arriving outside the palace gate, the empress and Long Chen mounted their horses, while Ying Feng led fifty shadow guards.
Along the way, when the people saw the empress's guard of honor, they all gave way and saluted.
"The Holy One is going to war again."
"Go north to Yanmen Pass to deal with the invasion of ghosts."
"I heard that ghosts cannibalize people and especially like to suck blood."
"You haven't seen it, how do you know there are ghosts? A three-year-old child."
"Why did the Holy Lord and King Wu go north if they weren't dealing with the ghost clan?"
"Then how do I know that King Wu is there? Ask yourself."
When the guard of honor arrived at the north gate, the soldiers on the city immediately bowed to see them.
Gongsun Yun, Emperor Yuwei, and Emperor Xingwan led the civil servants in the court to see him off.
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"My son, I pay my respects to my mother."
Everyone bowed and worshiped, and the empress said on the horse: "The ghost tribe has invaded. King Wu and I will lead our troops to the north. I will leave the affairs of the court to Lao Zhuguo."
Gongsun Yun bowed and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will live up to my great trust."
Gongsun Yun used to be a pillar of the country, with seniority and high prestige. He was in charge of the overall situation and could convince the public.
It is important to have ministers in the court who can be trusted when the emperor is away.
Every time the empress went on an expedition, she asked Gongsun Yun to assist the two princesses in acting as government officials.
On the other hand, in Nanliang, Li Chengdao did not trust the ministers and no one could take charge of the overall situation in the rear. In the end, Long Chen took advantage of the loophole and supported Li Zhaoliang to become emperor.
The empress then said to the two princesses: "You two should ask Lao Zhuguo more. If you are not sure about something, you can discuss it with the court. All of you dear ministers are worthy ministers."
The two princesses bowed and said, "My sons, please remember your mother's teachings."
The empress then said to the ministers of the DPRK: "Dear dear ministers, my return date for this Northern Expedition has not yet been determined. I will leave the affairs of the DPRK to you."
The ministers immediately bowed and said: "I will live up to the great trust of the Holy One."
The Empress had never been like this before when she went on an expedition.
Long Chen felt that the empress' words were too heavy, as if she might not be able to come back.
Long Chen was not the only one who felt this way, Gongsun Yun also felt that the tone was wrong.
"King Wu will go on an expedition, which can take up to a year, or at least half a year. The Holy Majesty will lead the expedition in person. Although the ghost clan is powerful, it can be pacified in at most one year. I am waiting for the Holy Majesty's victory."
Gongsun Yun felt that the empress' words were too heavy, so he immediately comforted the empress.
The ministers in the court were not stupid and echoed: "The Holy Lord and King Wu will go out at the same time, and they will definitely destroy the ghost clan! I wait for the good news!"
