Female special forces soldiers in ancient times

Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Liang quickly stepped forward and stopped five steps away from Li Tingting.

He curtsied with upright posture, his voice respectful yet unable to conceal his concern:

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy good health and a smooth journey on your southern tour."

Seeing this, Li Tingting quickly stepped forward and supported their arms.

His tone was full of affection: "Second Aunt, Third Aunt, get up quickly,"

"Why have you come? It's windy outside the city, be careful."

As Mrs. Lin stood up, her gaze remained fixed on Li Tingting.

He reached out and handed over the food box that the maid was carrying.

Her voice was soft, yet it carried a mother's nagging quality:

"Your Majesty's journey south is long. I learned that you are departing today..."

Your third aunt and I have been waiting here since early this morning.

As she spoke, she glanced at the food box again, "This is osmanthus cake that I made overnight."

All the flavors are your favorites, so you can have a snack if you get hungry on the way.

There were also two thick bolts of brocade; the autumn nights in the south were cool.

You had the palace servants spread out a mat in the carriage; it will be warmer sitting there.

As he spoke, he added in detail, "Don't keep focusing on official business on the way."

Eat three meals a day on time, and make sure you are covered up well at night.

Take good care of yourself and don't keep your family worrying.

"Yes, I know, Second Aunt! I am a mother too!"

Li Tingting shook Madam Lin's arm reproachfully.

This was to protest against Mrs. Lin's nagging.

Madam Liang also stepped forward and gently patted Li Tingting's hand.

"By the way, how long will this trip south take? We'll leave the young emperor in the palace..."

Are you at ease with this?"

"Third Aunt, look at what you're saying. This trip south is packed with business."

It's inconvenient to bring him along.

There are so many wet nurses and maids in the palace taking care of things, what do I have to worry about?

Li Tingting was thinking of exchanging a few more words with Madam Lin and Madam Liang about everyday matters.

Wei Yufeng, the newly promoted head of the Imperial Guards beside the imperial carriage, stepped forward.

He knelt on one knee, his voice respectful yet carrying a hint of reminder:

"Your Majesty, it is now Chen Shi (7-9 AM), and according to the schedule, we must depart immediately."

Only then could they reach the next inn before sunset.

After Li Tingting successfully assumed regency, she originally planned to send Wei Yufeng to the military camp.

But that tagalong wouldn't listen no matter what.

With the palace security chief in place, they were missing someone they could truly trust.

So, they kept this tagalong by their side.

He was naturally in charge of security for this southern tour.

Upon hearing this, Madam Lin quickly stopped talking and squeezed Li Tingting's hand again.

Although her eyes were full of reluctance, she urged, "Your Majesty, please get in the carriage quickly."

Don't let it delay your trip.

Once we arrive at the post station, remember to have a palace servant send a message to the capital so we can be at ease.

Madam Liang nodded in agreement, adding, "If you feel the brocade isn't warm enough on the road,

Even if the osmanthus cake is all gone, just send a message back.

We sent it over by fast horse.

Li Tingting, feeling both amused and annoyed, cupped her hands in a respectful gesture towards the two of them.

"Very well, I've noted it all down."

After she turned and got into the carriage, she didn't forget to open the curtain.

He poked his head out and waved goodbye to the crowd.

......

Along the way, the imperial carriage passed through the outskirts of the city, where the autumn trees along the roadside were tinged with gold.

Leaves fluttered down from the roof of the carriage.

Occasionally, one can see farmers tidying up and neatly stacking rice seedlings on the ridges of the fields.

The golden-yellow rice ears bent the stalks low, and the fragrance of rice wafted through the gauze curtains on the breeze.

The distant river shimmered with light, slowly receding in rhythm with the wheels of the car.

Li Tingting sat on the horse, gazing out the window at the scenery.

Unbeknownst to them, they had already traveled more than sixty miles from the capital.

Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves echoed along the official road. At the head of the road, the guards responsible for security...

He immediately tensed up, as if facing a formidable enemy, his gaze fixed intently on the front.

The head of the guards quickly made a hand gesture.

The convoy was signaled to stop.

Upon seeing this, Wei Yufeng frowned, gripped the military knife at his waist, and spurred his horse forward.

"What's going on? Why are we hearing the sound of horses' hooves ahead?"

The head guard captain immediately dismounted, knelt on one knee, and replied.

His voice was tense and somewhat hurried: "Reporting to my lord, the sound of horses' hooves ahead came suddenly."

Judging from the commotion, there were about three to five riders; although the number of those approaching was extremely small.

But the sound of hooves was loud and powerful, and I suspected that they might be military horses.

I have already ordered the brothers to form ranks and prepare for battle, and I am sending men ahead to scout ahead.

No reply yet!

Wei Yufeng frowned even more, his face full of confusion as he pressed on with the question:

"Military troops? Didn't the court already issue a notice to military camps in various regions when the Empress Dowager went on her southern tour?"

The guard was completely bewildered by Wei Yufeng's question.

I don't know how to reply.

At that moment, Li Tingting's voice came from behind everyone.

"Please do not panic, everyone. The one who has come is General Ma Liangyu, the Protector of the Nation."

"Oh, Your Majesty, how could General Ma...?"

Upon hearing Li Tingting's words, the guards exchanged bewildered glances.

They looked somewhat incredulous, but before they could finish speaking...

Sure enough, the people approaching from not far away were getting closer and closer, and everyone took a closer look.

Wow! He really is a genius.

Ma Liangyu, accompanied by two personal guards, dismounted thirty paces away from the imperial carriage.

The three knelt on one knee: "This humble general, Ma Liangyu, pays his respects to Your Majesty the Empress Dowager!"

Li Tingting raised her hand, a satisfied smile on her face.

"General Ma, please rise. You are permitted to come forward and speak."

Ma Liangyu thanked the emperor, rose, and slowly walked ten paces away to stand still.

He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager!"

"Yes, very good! How did things go?"

"Your Majesty, I have prepared three fast boats at the downstream ferry crossing as instructed by secret orders."

The ship was discreetly disguised, and the boatmen were all trustworthy men in the military.

We can depart at any time.

Ma Liangyu bowed and replied, his voice steady and without the slightest error.

Upon hearing this, Li Tingting's smile deepened, and she raised her voice:

"Well done. Now that everything is ready, I'll trouble General Ma to lead the way."

We will immediately switch to the waterway.

"This subordinate obeys the order!" Ma Liangyu bowed again and turned to make the arrangements.

"Miss!"

Wei Yufeng strode forward, his brows furrowed, his tone urgent.

"The official document clearly stated that we should take the official road."

Why did you suddenly order a change of route to water?

This matter was not discussed beforehand, and I am worried that there may be oversights in security along the route!

Li Tingting lifted the car curtain, her gaze sweeping over Wei Yufeng's tense face.

She smiled and reassured him, "This was an arrangement that I made with General Ma long ago."

If they were to travel by official road, each prefecture and county would certainly make preparations in advance.

What we see is a carefully crafted 'illusion,' how can we uncover the true situation among the people?

She tapped the carriage shaft lightly with her fingertips and continued to explain: "Waterways are not only fast,

They could also secretly observe the real situation of the canal transport system and the farmers along the river.

This is the true significance of the Southern Tour.

"Don't worry! General Ma has arranged for guards along the way; nothing will go wrong."

After listening, Wei Yufeng and his personal guards finally relaxed their tightly furrowed brows.

Their faces showed sudden realization, and they all bowed and agreed.

"Your Majesty's thoughts are profound, and this humble general cannot wait!"

The crowd looked at the carriage with a hint of admiration in their eyes.

He then quickly followed Ma Liangyu to the ferry.