Because the road was narrow, it was inconvenient to ride a horse.
The Emperor dismounted from his horse, tossed the reins to the Guard behind him, and then walked on foot.
The road had just been wet with snow and rain, making it slippery.
Eunuch Li, fearing that His Majesty might fall, quickly reached out his hand, "Your Majesty, please be careful."
The Emperor placed his hand on Eunuch Li's and looked down at the mud under his feet, dirtying the surface of his Dragon Boots and splattering his hem with numerous specks of mud.
As an Emperor, when had he ever walked on a muddy road?
It was only because he had to find the Empress that he had to do so.
Just then, the sound of horse hooves came from behind, the urgency of their beat signaling the rider was in a hurry.
With a neigh from the horse, the rider deftly jumped down from the horse and jogged up to the Emperor, dropping to one knee.
"Your Majesty, this is an urgent letter from eight hundred li away."
