☆、287、Jiang Xuan died tragically!
Jiang Xuan sneered, but Ouyang Yue suddenly said, "We should have a competition, but it would be a bit monotonous and boring if it were just the two of us, wouldn't it, Princess Jiang Xuan?"
Jiang Xuan raised an eyebrow: "Oh, what other tricks are you planning to play? Just tell me."
Ouyang Yue smiled faintly: "What are you talking about playing tricks? I don't understand what Jiang Xuan means. I just feel that comparing the two of you is a bit less fun. The Great Zhou Dynasty is a land of outstanding people, and there are many who are both literate and martial. This competition was suggested by the Empress Dowager and Princess Jiang Xuan. What's the point of comparing only Princess Jiang Xuan and me? In my opinion, we should gather more people who like riding and archery. To be honest, I also want to act as a matchmaker. Today, all the young gentlemen and ladies present are outstanding. If we can let the ladies of each family show their unique charm and thus help to bring about a few happy marriages, wouldn't that be a great thing? Princess Jiang Xuan thinks... However, some things shouldn't be the only thing that matters."
Hearing Ouyang Yue's words, many people looked at Jiang Xuan. Regardless of whether Ouyang Yue's words were true or false, the intention behind them was very interesting to them. Jiang Xuan only wanted to compete with Ouyang Yue, which was fine in itself, but if it affected the future of these people, how could they be willing to accept it? They looked at Jiang Xuan with unfriendly eyes. If Jiang Xuan insisted, she would definitely incur the wrath of the crowd.
Although Jiang Xuan's status was not ordinary, as she was the eldest princess of a great family, she was still an impure princess who had been caught having an affair. In Jiang Xuan's eyes, Sun Quan's status was not good enough for her. However, he was one of the most promising descendants of the Sun family in this generation, and he did not have a legal wife. He was originally the best choice among the noble ladies in the capital. Now, because Jiang Xuan had lost her chastity, he insisted on staying here. Prince Chen thought that a woman who had lost her virginity was not worthy of her, so he set his sights on Sun Quan. This ruined the plans of many people.
As noble ladies from prominent families, it would be far too degrading for them to become Sun Quan's concubines. Jiang Xuan's appearance has already blocked some people's paths, and she was already resented. If this continues, the resentment will only grow. Although she is a princess, she will ultimately live far from the capital. As the saying goes, "the emperor is far away," and she will have no one to confide in if she suffers injustice in the Great Zhou. These people have ways to ostracize and marginalize her, leaving her with no place to stand.
Jiang Xuan's face darkened, and she gave Ouyang Yue a cold look. Ouyang Yue reacted quickly, and in just a few words, she turned the tables on her. She was indeed not to be underestimated. Because of Ouyang Yue's intelligence, she had to die, not to mention the deep-seated hatred between the two.
The Empress Dowager's eyes flickered slightly, and she smiled and said, "Very well, since everyone is so interested in this, let's hold a competition. I will reward the first place winner handsomely. Mei, you can compete with the other young ladies, so you won't complain to me that I'm always keeping you in check."
"Yes, Your Majesty." A woman dressed in a close-fitting outfit stepped out from behind the Empress Dowager. The woman was slender and well-proportioned, with a calm face that carried a hint of aloofness. She was also unusually beautiful. She was Mei, one of the four palace maids serving the Empress Dowager.
I've heard that the four maids serving the Empress Dowager are all skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, literature, and martial arts. This maid, Mei, is the best among them. Clearly, the Empress Dowager sent her out for more than just a casual fling.
Seeing this, the members of those prestigious families all had different thoughts. What was the Empress Dowager's purpose in sending the palace maid Mei out for the competition? It seemed like she wanted to determine who was better. They probably wanted to take this opportunity to showcase their strengths so that the young masters could see whether they would compete or not after seeing the palace maid Mei. Competing might offend the Empress Dowager, but how could they be content if they didn't compete?
The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Everyone, please don't be shy. I sent Mei out just to bring good luck. This reward is for people with real talent and ability, and it can't be fooled. Since it's a competition, you all have to do your best."
After the Empress Dowager's explanation, it made sense, and many people felt even better about her. It was clear that the Empress Dowager wanted to take this opportunity to encourage the young ladies of each household. This was a good idea, and as long as they won the competition, they would surely catch the Empress Dowager's eye, and they would enjoy wealth and honor in the future. Would they still have to worry about their future husbands?
The ladies and young women of each household were eager to try, and the Empress Dowager's eyes gleamed even brighter as she watched.
Ouyang Yue gently touched the jade bracelet on her wrist, her eyes narrowing slightly, and finally a smile appeared on her lips, which was rather meaningful.
Since the Empress Dowager had spoken, Jiang Xuan would not refuse even if she was unwilling. What was originally a competition between her and Ouyang Yue had turned into a contest between a young woman and a young lady in the capital, attracting many onlookers. Although Jiang Xuan was somewhat dissatisfied, her smile deepened. Although the large number of people would cause her some trouble, it might not necessarily prevent her from completing her plan, and might even make things better.
On the other side, Mei came over to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager and was about to leave for the competition. However, the Empress Dowager said meaningfully, "It seems that Princess Jiang Xuan and Princess Chen have quite a grudge. When you go, you will have to work hard to mediate and resolve the conflict. It is not good to let their grudges deepen."
Mei Wei looked up at the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager said this, but a cold smile appeared on her lips: "When the time comes, keep an eye on Princess Dianchen. We can't let anything happen to her."
Mei thought for a moment, then her expression suddenly changed. She quickly kowtowed and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will do her best to protect Princess Chen and will not let Princess Jiang Xuan get into any trouble."
"Yes, you're a beneficiary. Princess Jiang Xuan, as a princess of Da Gan, will be getting married in a few days. She will be a person of Da Zhou in the future, and she also represents the friendly Da Gan. Her safety is indeed of utmost importance, so you should be careful."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will certainly live up to your expectations." Mei bowed respectfully and then withdrew to prepare for riding.
Hearing of the Empress Dowager's concern for Jiang Xuan and Ouyang Yue's safety, the people from the surrounding mansions felt a growing sense of goodwill towards her. They realized that the Empress Dowager had sent Maid Mei out precisely to protect them from any potential problems. She was truly thoughtful, befitting the Empress Dowager of the Great Zhou Dynasty—far superior to these mere maids. Not only was she kind-hearted, but she also had foresight and was secretly protecting them. Those other women, who had hoped to curry favor with the Empress Dowager, were now filled with ulterior motives.
A kind and benevolent master is naturally desirable; a sharp-tongued and mean-spirited master would only make them weary and resentful. However, they were also somewhat hesitant. They intended to pledge allegiance to the Empress Dowager, but the Crown Prince was dead. Would they have wasted their efforts and pledged allegiance to the wrong person?
The Empress Dowager stared intently at the people whose expressions had subtly changed, a cold smile playing on her lips. When her gaze swept over Ouyang Yue again, her eyes were now filled with gloom. The Miao Jiang Holy King was bewitched by Ouyang Yue and dared not hesitate to strike, but that did not mean she would show any mercy. Wouldn't it be more memorable if such a beautiful woman died young in her prime? Ouyang Yue would thank her then!
At the same time, the Empress Dowager glanced at Jiang Xuan, who was talking to several of her maids in tight-fitting clothes. Jiang Xuan's eyes occasionally swept towards Ouyang Yue, each glance carrying a chilling intent, which was exactly what the Empress Dowager wanted.
The women were having a horse race, and the men who were preparing for the hunt the next day also rushed over to watch. After all, if they could win, they could catch the Empress Dowager's eye. Although the Empress had made a grave mistake, the second branch of the Lin family had been wiped out, and the Lin family's power had been damaged, the Empress Dowager had maintained a good reputation both in and out of court over the years. So, although there were some gossips, very few people actually thought this matter was about the Empress Dowager. Moreover, because Emperor Mingxian had always shown great respect for the Empress Dowager, her position was not one that could be challenged by ordinary people. Therefore, the temptation to gain the Empress Dowager's favor was quite great.
Baili Chen walked to Ouyang Yue's side. Ouyang Yue was choosing a horse and selecting horse equipment. Baili Chen had already asked Leng Sha and Dong Xue to examine it carefully.
Baili Chen glanced at the Empress Dowager and Jiang Xuan: "They don't seem to have good intentions."
"The Empress Dowager's arrival for the winter hunt this time was ill-intentioned to begin with; she's just been a bit faster than expected." Ouyang Yue had already changed into riding attire, her arms, trousers, and slender waist tightly bound with strips of cloth, but her ample bosom, barely concealed, directly showcased the most beautiful figure of a woman. Ouyang Yue wore no head ornaments, only a simple ponytail, yet she exuded a dashing and heroic air, adding a touch of valor she hadn't possessed before. Standing tall among a group of women dressed in vibrant colors, she still stood out like a crane among chickens, her beauty unparalleled.
Baili Chen suddenly became dissatisfied: "You were originally meant to be seen by your husband alone, but now you're getting all the benefits from those stinky men."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Yue laughed: "Aren't you one of the best men? A bunch of stinky men."
Upon hearing this, Baili Chen quickly shook his head and said very seriously, "Of course, I'm not a smelly man, I'm a fragrant man. My wife should know this very well." As he spoke, he winked ambiguously, which immediately reminded Ouyang Yue of their intimate moments, and her face turned red.
"Stop talking! We're out here, aren't you afraid of losing face?" Ouyang Yue glared at her.
Baili Chen laughed smugly: "What's shameful about it? We're a good couple, and countless people are jealous and envious of us. What's shameful about it? Besides, even if it's shameful to show my love for my wife, so what? I like it!"
Ouyang Yue remained silent, deciding to ignore Baili Chen and let him go crazy on his own.
Baili Chen pulled Ouyang Yue aside and whispered, "Be careful of the Empress Dowager and Jiang Xuan. These two are so enthusiastic about this horse race, they might have some tricks up their sleeves."
Ouyang Yue patted her hand gently and comforted her, "Don't worry, I'm not one to be trifled with either. I was prepared."
"Hmm." Baili Chen blinked, staring intently at Ouyang Yue's red lips. Ouyang Yue blushed even more. With so many people around, Baili Chen didn't seem to care. If this were in modern times, Ouyang Yue wouldn't care, since kissing is considered social interaction in foreign countries. But in ancient times, things were very strict. If Baili Chen's wish were granted, the news would spread throughout the capital tomorrow, and they would probably be called adulterers.
"Hiss!" Thinking of this, Ouyang Yue couldn't help but pinch Baili Chen's hand. Baili Chen gasped in pain, but saw Ouyang Yue staring at him with her eyes wide open. Helpless, he blinked his eyes repeatedly, looking aggrieved. Ouyang Yue pursed her lips, turned her head away and ignored him, pulling the already inspected horse towards the racecourse.
The racecourse is a track about five meters wide and spans most of the hunting grounds. It was originally used for horse racing, so the track is wide and long, with some obstacles in between. For example, there is a narrow path that requires the rider and horse to jump over it in combination. There are also stone paths in the middle. Those who can circle the track three times and win are rare equestrian masters. Of course, this is for men. For women, they only need to circle the track once and return to the starting point to be the champion.
Jiang Xuan and the others had all changed into horse racing makeup. Each of them, usually charming and beautiful young ladies from noble families, now looked spirited and heroic, making them a rare and beautiful sight.
The Empress Dowager's side arranged the seats in order, and they sat down to rest and observe. Men and women were arranged according to their residences, and members of several princely residences sat in the first row behind the Empress Dowager.
Baili Zhi said to Baili Chen, "Jiang Xuan's sudden suggestion of horse racing, could it be some kind of conspiracy?"
Baili Chen confidently said, "The princess's riding skills are excellent, comparable to that of the emperor's brother. If she wants to, no one can take the championship from her."
Baili Zhi nodded, squinting at the arena. Since Sun Meng'er was dead, and the Prince Zhi's mansion had no principal wife besides the secondary wife, the concubines below were not qualified to accompany him to the horse race. Baili Chen glanced at Baili Zhi and said, "Third brother, is there any woman you fancy?" After all, the Prince Chen's mansion could not always be without a mistress. Although Baili Zhi wished Sun Meng'er was dead, he had to admit that with her fighting with the other concubines, the Prince Zhi's mansion was not out of control. Now that Sun Meng'er was dead, the concubines were fighting even more fiercely, each eyeing the secondary wife, and some even dared to try to seize the position of Prince Zhi's wife. The mansion was in chaos, without even a head of household, which was not good for Baili Zhi.
Baili Zhi was silent for a moment, looking around, before saying, "My queen consort should be chosen carefully and thoughtfully. There's no rush now. Let them fight to the death. As long as they don't escape that control, it doesn't matter if they turn the Zhiwang Mansion upside down."
Baili Chen wanted to say something, but after thinking for a moment, he suddenly fell silent.
Over there, Jiang Xuan, Ouyang Yuemei, and their horses were already standing at the starting line. Several eunuchs stood nearby, and after confirming everything was in order, they took their positions. Suddenly, one of them waved a flag and shouted, "Begin!"
"Whoosh!" At the same time, several horses galloped out in a gust of wind. Some of the young ladies from various families who had lost at the beginning were now anxiously taking out their whips and lashing them hard on the horses' rumps. Many horses neighed and charged wildly, causing the young ladies to stagger and fall off their horses. Two of them fell off their horses on the spot, which drew a burst of laughter.
The others left one after another, while the one who fell off his horse was helped up by eunuchs and maids from various households. The imperial physician was summoned, and after checking that he was alright, they left in a dejected manner.
More than ten people took the lead, including Ouyang Yue, Jiang Xuan, Mei, and Li Rushuang.
"Ouyang Yue, in this competition, I will make you lose so badly that you will never be able to get up again. I, Jiang Xuan, will always be the one to trample others, never the one to be trampled. You make me hate you so much, you know that!" Jiang Xuan stood almost side by side with Ouyang Yue. Obviously, her horsemanship was also very good. No wonder she was known as the number one beauty in Da Gan. Her talent in both literature and martial arts was not an exaggeration.
A strand of hair, as black as silk, fluttered in the air, tracing a beautiful arc. Ouyang Yue's expression remained relaxed and self-satisfied, as if this wasn't a competition but rather a leisurely trip. She laughed, "Princess Jiang Xuan, we have no past grievances or enmities, yet you deliberately framed me. Why pretend to be so innocent? If I am guilty, then you are guilty of the most heinous crimes. In my opinion, Princess Jiang Xuan has only herself to blame. Do you know what kind of person is the most detestable in the world?"
Li Rushuang laughed loudly: "Of course, it's those people who are clearly as venomous as scorpions, but pretend to be so virtuous on the surface. They have black hearts, do some damned things, and when they get their comeuppance, they blame everything on others. They are not only selfish but also despicable and shameless. Such people are the most hateful in the world. I feel like vomiting every time I see them."
Li Rushuang said she couldn't say she knew everything about Ouyang Yue, but Ouyang Yue wouldn't hide most things from her if she asked. Jiang Xuan had repeatedly caused trouble for Ouyang Yue, so how could Li Rushuang not see it and not know why? Li Rushuang deeply hated Jiang Xuan.
Having framed others and reaped the consequences of her own actions, isn't she just reaping what she sowed? Who can she blame? Not only that, Jiang Xuan later tried to force Emperor Mingxian into the Chen Prince's residence. Given Jiang Xuan's arrogance, she probably even intended to replace Ouyang Yue as the principal wife. Even just being a concubine would be disgusting enough. She's afraid the people of the capital don't know about her scandalous affairs. Does such a shameless and immoral person deserve a prince? Moreover, Baili Chen utterly despises her; this kind of woman is shameless. And when her plan failed, she even tried to pin the blame on Ouyang Yue.
Li Rushuang was indignant, and she was indignant on behalf of Ouyang Yue. What had Yue'er done to deserve this? How did she end up with someone as crazy as Jiang Xuan?
Jiang Xuan's face suddenly darkened, and she stared at Li Rushuang with a deep look in her eyes, wishing she could tear Li Rushuang apart. Li Rushuang, who had grown up in the military camp, did not have the usual reserve of a young lady and said whatever she wanted without caring about anything.
Jiang Xuan was furious: "Li Rushuang, I am the Princess of Daqian! How dare you disrespect me? You're courting death!"
Li Rushuang laughed loudly: "Princess Jiang Xuan, the wind is so strong, I didn't hear what you said clearly. And did I say anything just now? The wind is so strong, is Princess Jiang Xuan hallucinating? I'm innocent."
Jiang Xuan was furious. She suddenly lashed out with her long whip, aiming it at Li Rushuang. Ouyang Yue's expression changed, and Li Rushuang's face darkened instantly. She grabbed Jiang Xuan's whip and said coldly, "Princess Jiang Xuan, there's no such thing as a sneak attack in a horse race. It seems against the rules for you to use your whip to harm someone."
Although Li Rushuang's martial arts skills were not top-notch and could not be compared with those of Baili Chen, Leng Caiwen, and Xuan Yuanchaohua, they were not too bad among ordinary people. She blocked the direction of Jiang Xuan's whip.
Jiang Xuan sneered: "I am the rule, let go!"
Li Rushuang said expressionlessly, "Are you going to let Princess Jiang Xuan whip me? I have no intention of self-harm. If Princess Jiang Xuan can guarantee that she will not hurt anyone again, I will naturally let go."
Jiang Xuan angrily said, "Disrespecting this princess, I hereby grant you death!"
"Whoosh!" Suddenly, another person behind her lashed out with a whip, striking Li Rushuang hard on the back of the head. The sound of the whip whistling through the air made it clear that even if the whip didn't kill her or seriously injure her, it would at least cause her minor injuries. Moreover, it was her head, and such a blow could easily cause serious harm.
Li Rushuang's face darkened, and she reached out to grab and block again. However, with her hands still on the horse, the situation became extremely dangerous.
Ouyang Yue suddenly spurred the horse's belly, hanging upside down on the horse. She lashed out with the whip at lightning speed, blocking it at the last second. Then she entangled herself with the whip, pulled it, and it snapped in mid-air with a loud thud, demonstrating the astonishing force and speed on both sides.
A woman with an ordinary face but a fierce expression suddenly changed her expression, tightened her grip, twisted her right hand to wrap the whip around her hand, and closed the distance.
At this moment, Jiang Xuan shouted, "Pull her down from her horse, quick!"
The man shouted and tried his best to drag Ouyang Yue off the horse. Ouyang Yue narrowed her eyes, then suddenly squeezed the horse's belly with both legs and slapped the horse's rump. The horse neighed and suddenly galloped away at high speed with its nose raised.
"Ah! Stop!" The woman was startled. Because Ouyang Yue was extremely fast, she reacted a little too slowly. She suddenly felt as if she had been lifted off her horse, and the next moment she was on the ground. Ouyang Yue's horse was galloping wildly, and she was terrified. Her feet were pulled along by the momentum and she was running wildly. She was horrified but dared not stop. If she stopped, her only outcome would be being dragged along by the horse. Ouyang Yue and Jiang Xuan were enemies and would not show her any mercy. Therefore, she would only be dragged to death by the horse.
At this moment, she had no other thoughts in her mind but prayed that Ouyang Yue would stop quickly and let her go.
Jiang Xuan was filled with hatred, her eyes turning cold as she looked at Li Rushuang: "I'll take care of you first!"
"Kill them!" Jiang Xuan shouted, and several more horses galloped up from behind, forming a line. These riders were not only skilled riders who rushed to the front, but their line also blocked the view from those behind.
Li Rushuang's expression changed drastically. She grabbed Jiang Xuan and pulled her down. Jiang Xuan was shocked. Li Rushuang was incredibly strong. "Come quickly and help this princess!"
Immediately, Yue Ren rushed out, grabbed the whip, and pulled Li Rushuang backward. Li Rushuang was almost pulled off her horse. Startled, she immediately released the whip. At that moment, she suddenly slapped the horse's rump hard, and the horse galloped away. Jiang Xuan's face was cold: "Trying to escape? No way! Chase after them! Neither of them can live!"
Mei was not much different from these people and had a clear understanding of what was going on here. Jiang Xuan had no intention of hiding anything from her and just sneered at her. Just then, several more horses rushed up from behind and surrounded Mei. Mei immediately shouted, "Princess Jiang Xuan, this servant has something to say. This servant has no ill intentions."
Mei immediately spurred her horse and arrived at Jiang Xuan's side, saying simply, "Princess Jiang Xuan, my target is also Ouyang Yue, and I want her dead."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan narrowed her eyes, not quite believing it. Mei, however, remained calm as she was scrutinized. Jiang Xuan sneered, "Fine, it's even better with your help. The people behind are rushing up quickly, let's catch up." The Empress Dowager actually wanted Ouyang Yue's life too. This Ouyang Yue was indeed someone who was hated by both gods and men. If she didn't die today, it would be a disservice to these people.
Although Jiang Xuan's group was fast, the second group of twenty-odd people were not much slower. Although they couldn't see it very clearly, they knew that there had been a brief struggle between Jiang Xuan and her group. These people just assumed that Jiang Xuan and her group were competing for first place and didn't think much of it. Instead, they were happy. The speed of these people riding horses would definitely decrease when they were fighting. Now that they were speeding up, the distance between them would naturally shorten. There would be various obstacles and accidents to come. It wouldn't be a flat road. It would be a real test of horsemanship. There were still some people here who were confident that they could make it into the top ten.
Jiang Xuan and Mei hit it off immediately and rushed forward to catch up with Ouyang Yue and Li Rushuang. At this time, the road ahead had turned onto a small, gravel path, which required a high level of skill from the horses and was a test of their horsemanship. Ouyang Yue and Li Rushuang had already stepped onto the gravel path. The horses were clearly not as fast or stable as when running on flat ground, and Ouyang Yue and Li Rushuang were swaying quite a bit. Meanwhile, Jiang Xuan's subordinate, whom Ouyang Yue had pulled away earlier, was still running on the ground. However, she was now disheveled, covered in dust, and looked extremely disheveled. Her legs were also starting to bleed. Even if she managed to keep going without being dragged away, her legs would be injured, and she would need at least eight months to recover. She dared not be careless. Even if her legs were ruined, it was better than losing her life.
Jiang Xuan roared in fury: "Men, charge! Kill them!"
A line of female riders galloped ahead. Just as Ouyang Yue and Li Rushuang stepped off the gravel road, Jiang Xuan and the others followed. The gravel road wasn't very long, only about twenty or thirty meters. As soon as Jiang Xuan's horse stepped onto it, it slipped, and she almost fell off. However, Jiang Xuan immediately adjusted her posture and swung her whip, striking the horse's rump. But as the horse neighed in pain and galloped away, its front legs missed their mark, and Jiang Xuan was almost thrown off. She screamed repeatedly, her whip lashing out unconsciously.
"No!" Mei suddenly screamed, and suddenly reached out to block. Her arm was immediately pulled away, and a red bloodstain appeared on her fair arm. Mei gasped in pain.
However, Jiang Xuan's horse, whether startled or not, suddenly started running wildly and wobbling. It almost tripped every two steps, causing Jiang Xuan to sway left and right, like a flying person. If she hadn't been holding onto the reins tightly, she would have been thrown off long ago.
"Princess, be careful!" The people Jiang Xuan brought were extremely anxious and wanted to rush forward to save the person. However, they didn't notice that because of Jiang Xuan's panic, the whip in her other hand kept swinging in the air. The person was whipped three or four times, each lash drawing blood. The pain had stirred up her fighting spirit. Then, when the whip came down, she shouted angrily, "You're asking for death!"
He actually grabbed Jiang Xuan's riding whip with one hand and pulled her backward.
"Ah, stop!" Jiang Xuan cried out in alarm. Her body was pulled and she lost her balance. Mei was also angry. She realized something was wrong as soon as she touched her and immediately let go.
However, she let go a little too late. Jiang Xuan lost her balance and swayed as soon as she was pulled away, falling off the horse. Because of her fear, she clung tightly to the white reins. The horse neighed and galloped forward. Jiang Xuan, holding onto the reins, was dragged to the ground and pulled along.
"Ah, quick, save the princess!"
"Hurry, hurry up!"
"Princess!"
"Quick, save me! Save me!" Jiang Xuan cried out in fear as soon as she landed.
The servants she brought immediately rushed over to rescue her, but the gravel road was an obstacle, unlike the flat ground where they could move freely. When they arrived, they stumbled and fell, not much better off than Jiang Xuan. Jiang Xuan was thrown around and landed repeatedly on the gravel road, her waist and legs being hit repeatedly, and she cried out in pain.
Mei's expression changed drastically, filled with fear. The Empress Dowager had ordered her to cooperate with Jiang Xuan to deal with Ouyang Yue right here. She hadn't even dealt with Ouyang Yue yet, and Jiang Xuan had already suffered so much. How could a mere palace maid like her possibly survive? She immediately rushed forward to rescue Jiang Xuan.
"ah!"
However, at this moment, the second group of people arrived. Jiang Xuan and the others were slow on the gravel road. These people were riding horses to catch up with the first group and did not react in time before charging over. When Jiang Xuan's people saw this, they instinctively made way to protect themselves. This aggressive second group of horses immediately rushed over.
"Ah! Stop! Stop it now!"