Chapter 597: Receiving the Decree

The team transporting the provisions had been traveling day and night for four days. Be it humans or horses, they were already tired.

Seeing that it was dark, the accompanying inspector took the initiative to suggest to Duke Lang.

"Your Highness, I'm afraid the horses won't be able to take it if this continues. Why don't we set up camp tonight and rest? It won't be too late to travel tomorrow morning."

Xiao Juan looked at the dark sky and then at the horses, which were trembling with exhaustion and panting heavily. He nodded slightly and agreed to the inspector's suggestion.

Knowing that they could finally rest tonight, everyone was very happy. They hurriedly set up camp and started a fire to cook.

In the dead of night, other than the few soldiers on night duty, everyone was sleeping soundly.

The camp was silent except for the rustling of leaves as the cold wind stirred them.

At this moment, Xiao Juan suddenly opened his eyes.