The reason for their preparedness was that the road they were traveling on was relatively flat and not conducive to ambushes. With a little extra vigilance, it would be nearly impossible for any potential assailants to succeed.
Their diplomatic mission was substantial, consisting of a considerable number of individuals. Among the three hundred participants, two hundred were guards. The Crown Prince had meticulously selected thirty of them. These individuals discreetly concealed their true roles within the group, but their sole purpose was to protect Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan.
Given the vulnerability of the Black Tiger Forest as an ambush site, they had long planned to be on high alert. If the thirty expert guards couldn't safeguard Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan, they would need to call upon a military response.
Qiao Xuan couldn't help but feel regretful that she had missed this crucial information.