Gradually, the sun began to set in the west, and the vast sky was dyed red by the sunset. In the boundless yellow dust of the official road, a sound of horseshoes came.

  The hoofbeats drew closer and closer. Before long, a burly man in hemp clothing appeared, riding a bay horse with a long sword at his waist and grass shoes on his feet. The hemp-clad man was dusty all over, with an anxious look on his face, and the hem of his garment still had bloodstains.

  In the midst of a galloping horse, Ma Yi suddenly let out a soft "hmm" and hastily shouted to stop the horse. He turned his head around and saw that the Viet army had fallen to the ground, their flags were tilted, their chariots were shattered, corpses were scattered all over the place, and the horses were neighing and struggling ceaselessly.

  Seeing this scene, Mai Yatou furrowed his brow and muttered to himself: "Is it my envoy from Yue who has arrived, or have I come a step too late?"

  Wei Luo slowly opened her eyes.

  As soon as she opened her eyes, she suddenly remembered that she had just had a nightmare. In the dream, she became a princess of a small country, and many people died for her, with blood everywhere around her.

  All around were lush trees, the sun shone through the dense foliage onto her, casting dappled shadows. How did she end up in the wilderness?

  "Are you awake?"

  A low and slightly dry male voice came over, this male voice was very strange, with a kind of weird accent, the ending tone was soft, but she could understand it clearly.

  Wei Luo turned his head to look at the tall figure behind him, a burly man in a hemp robe with a square face covered in dust and worry etched on his furrowed brow, wearing a green robe and carrying a long sword.

  Wasn't I just dreaming a moment ago?

  Ma Yi looked at Shang Wei's bewildered eyes and said: "Are you the princess of Yue?"

  Wei Luo subconsciously nodded her head.

  Ma Yi let out a sigh and said, "The princess just fainted, fortunately she is now fine."

  Wei Luo was now completely awake and resigned: all of this wasn't a dream, it really wasn't a dream! She had run into the legendary... time-traveler!

  She had always hoped it was just a dream, but her rational thinking kept reminding her that this wasn't a dream! She had crossed over! Only the legendary crossing could explain all these inexplicable things!

  She slowly sat up straight, looking at the big man in a hemp garment and softly asked: "Can you take me home? If not, can you take me with you?"

  Vaguely, Veil's memories reminded her that it should be phrased like this.

  As soon as she opened her mouth, she found that her voice was weak, but the tone was clear and slightly hoarse like a young man. Before she made this request, she clearly felt that the big man in front of her might not agree.

  Her character has never been one to force others, but this matter is too important, she must try.

  Ma Yi Da Han looked at the upper guard Luo's clear eyes, slightly shook his head and replied: "Princess please forgive me, I really have an urgent matter, and I've already delayed for a day." He paused for a moment, then sped up his speech, "Yesterday, I vaguely heard that someone wanted to harm the princess, so I took a detour and came here to assist first. Alas, I was one step too late. Just now, I saw that the princess's entourage had been killed, and I realized that the princess could be saved, so I treated her and discovered that the Chu people's soldiers had arrived. I didn't know who destroyed the princess's carriage, so I took the initiative to bring the princess away."

  Wei Luo's eyes quietly watched Mai Yidai Han, listening to him say this, and couldn't help but secretly wonder: He was alone, yet he said he came to assist? Could it be that this person is an extraordinary master? Otherwise, he wouldn't have such confidence.

  Weiluo was puzzled in her heart, but her face remained calm. Her eyes were like water, peaceful and warm. Such a delicate and noble lady, encountering such a sudden change, could still remain so composed, which made the big Han in linen clothes speak while secretly admiring her.

  "Wei Luo waited until he finished speaking, then said in a low voice: 'The one who killed me is the son of Jin Guo's Jingling. I was originally betrothed to him. I never thought that he would intercept and kill me on the road to our union.'"

  Mahiru's eyes widened in surprise as she fell into deep thought.

  Wei Luo looked at him, she was new to this place and knew nothing. The big man in front of her didn't seem like an ordinary person. In her heart, she only hoped that he could give her some advice or provide some helpful views.

  In Weiluo's expectation, Mai Yutai pondered: "If so, the princess must not act rashly or easily retreat."

  "Why?"

  "Has the princess ever heard of Jin before her marriage?"

  Wei Luo's heart skipped a beat. She was an imposter, after all. Although she could still feel some of the body's residual instincts, she had no idea what specific things were. What was this place?

  Mai saw Weiluo's expression and thought to herself: This princess is just a sheltered young lady, it's normal that she's ignorant.

  He continued, "The feud between Yue and Jin has been going on for a long time, this marriage is quite unusual." He paused for a moment, thinking, then said, "I've been drifting around the world, I only have some hearsay about this, can't explain it clearly to the princess. However, there must be a reason for the wind in the empty space, if the princess wants to return to Yue, she should first contact her relatives and friends, clarify the situation before going." He sighed, "As a person from Yue, I should escort the princess back to Yue. But unfortunately, there is something urgent."

  Wei Luo stared blankly at the tall, hemp-clothed man. As time passed, the worry on the face of the hemp-clothed man grew deeper and he seemed somewhat restless, as if his matter was extremely urgent.

  He risked his life to save her, and even in the midst of anxiety, he still managed to come and rescue her. His kindness was boundless, and she really couldn't ask for more from him.

  At this time, Wei Luo himself was also at a loss, but he still instinctively comforted him, "Since you have something important to attend to, leaving is the best option. I, I have a way to save myself."

  Mai looked at the girl in front of him, whose bright eyes were like water, and although she had undergone great changes, she was still gentle as before. He wasn't an ordinary person, he could easily hear the hidden fear and anxiety in her words. The fact that she was trying to comfort herself with a strong heart made him feel good, let alone being the princess of his motherland? Both emotionally and rationally, he had a duty to protect her. However, his own matter was too urgent and important.

  He thought for a moment, reached into his bosom and pulled out a wooden box. He opened the box, took out several bamboo slips and put them in his bosom, then handed the box to Wei Luo. After Wei Luo took it, he turned around and walked back to the horseback, taking down a package from the saddle bag and throwing it at her.

  Ma Yi mounted his horse, turned around and said to Wei Luo: "Princess, in the wooden box there is a bamboo book, which is something from my school. It contains some simple ways of disguise. There are also some money and a set of men's clothes in the package. These might help you out of your current predicament. Princess, I'm leaving!"

  As soon as his voice fell, he mounted his horse and galloped away quickly along the official road with a long whistle.

  Ma Yee was in a great hurry, the figure riding away on horseback was almost as swift as lightning and wind. Wei Luo had just remembered that he hadn't asked for his name when his figure had already disappeared from Wei Luo's line of sight.

  As the sound of hooves faded away, Wei Luo withdrew her gaze and looked at the wooden box. She opened it, and with a glance, she saw the eight small bamboo slips strung together inside. The ink marks were old, and the characters were in the Lishu script that Wei Luo was familiar with. She only took a glimpse before closing the box and pulling over the bundle to examine the shiny agricultural tool-shaped cloth coins and bronze knife coins, as well as the tightly bundled men's robes. She muttered to herself: "My luck is really good, not only did I not die but I also met a noble person."

  Wei Luo obtained these things and her confidence greatly increased, she couldn't help but feel invigorated. She rewrapped the items and slung them over her shoulder, took a look around, and headed east along the edge of the forest.

  Before long, a shallow pool appeared before her eyes. The place might have been dry for some time, the pond was full of cracks and only three or four square meters of water were left, fortunately, the water was clear.

  Wei Luo's feet accelerated involuntarily.