"Bear with it. Once we get past this mountain, things should get better." Lu Chen’s expression remained as calm as ever, though his brow was slightly furrowed as if he were worried about something.
Huo Yao rubbed her somewhat numb legs. Several days of sleeping in the open and traveling had worn out even someone as battle-hardened as her. Hearing Lu Chen say this, she asked curiously, "You don't seem worried at all. Could it be that the King is going to eat us?"
Lu Chen shook his head, his tone growing grave. "I'm just afraid things won't be that simple. Princess Sophia is young, and the court is entangled in complex factions. I'm afraid this trip of ours will drag us into a much larger whirlpool."
Chapter 72