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Chapter 715 Fire

Zhu Yu could understand Yan Shu's choice. After all, no matter how well the two of them got along, their original circumstances and their lives after arriving in Jin Kingdom were vastly different.

Although both were arranged marriages, for Yan Shu, it was indeed as painful as taming a free-spirited horse to pull a carriage. It made her, who was originally a pampered and unrestrained princess, become the very rule-bound Princess Yi, and this feeling was truly unpleasant.

Zhu Yu's original family wasn't really a reliable support. Even though Zhu Cheng had come to his senses after the previous ups and downs and tried to change things, the large emotional void remained unfilled.

Fortunately, Zhu Yu was lucky. He thought he was going from an iron birdcage to a golden birdcage, but unexpectedly he gained a piece of sky that truly belonged to him.

If she were replaced by Yan Shu, she would definitely want to go back to Jie Kingdom as well.

After resting for half the night, the incense-delivering team from Landi prepared to set off before dawn the next day.

The guards who came with them stepped forward to say goodbye to Lu Qing and Zhu Yu. He had already learned about their new plan the night before.

After Lu Qing gave them some instructions, the two groups parted ways. The incense-delivering team continued on their way to the capital, while Cao Tianbao's group headed in the opposite direction.

Along the way, Zhu Yu and Yan Shu rode horses alongside the group, with a straw figure dressed in Yan Shu's clothes placed in the carriage.

Although riding a horse is certainly not as tiring as taking a carriage, it is much more comfortable, especially with Zhu Yu's company. Yan Shu is radiating a vitality that has not been seen since the start of the journey.

Cao Tianbao wasn't a very perceptive person, and he wouldn't pay attention to things like Yan Shu's expression or anything like that, but the fact that Yan Shu had finally stopped throwing a tantrum really relieved him.

Putting Zhao Bi aside, in his past dealings with Lu Zhang, his impression of Prince Yi was actually not bad. He could tell that Prince Yi was a simple-minded person who was suppressed by his maternal grandfather and had little opportunity to express his own opinions.

They seem glamorous, but in reality, they are somewhat pitiful.

On the other hand, in any case, they are the emperor's offspring, and their personal safety is still extremely important.

If we want to get him back intact, it's also very important that Yan Shu is safe and sound.

However, along the way, there were indeed people lying in ambush, trying to ambush "Princess Yi" inside the carriage.

Fortunately, everyone was on guard at all times, and although there were some twists and turns, nothing really went wrong.

Cao Tianbao's forces weren't particularly large, but they were more than enough to deal with those who ambushed him on the road and used underhanded tactics.

Nevertheless, Fu Lu still strictly followed Lu Qing's instructions. Whenever anything happened, he would immediately stay by Zhu Yu's side to prevent anyone from harming the mistress.

Because Zhu Yu and Yan Shu spent all their time together, the talisman also protected her along with them.

The further the group went, the more frequently they encountered ambushes along the way. While they were safe, it was also incredibly tiring. The constant tension and the feeling of being on edge were extremely unpleasant.

Several days passed in this way. One evening, as they passed through a dense forest, Cao Tianbao instructed everyone to travel for another hour before preparing to rest.

The distance to the border of Jiedi was not far, only a few days' journey away. The surrounding temperature was noticeably colder than in the capital, and the wind was getting stronger, carrying fine sand that stung their faces. Zhu Yu and the others had wrapped cloths around their heads to keep their ears from being filled with the howling wind.

The repeated ambushes left everyone exhausted. Even Yan Shu, who was originally full of energy, felt the tension of someone wanting to kill her after several attacks. She dared not be careless in the slightest, and her eyes were bloodshot. She had no interest or energy for idle chatter.

Lu Qing walked ahead of Zhu Yu and Yan Shu, maintaining a safe distance from the carriage in front.

As he was walking, he suddenly caught a glimpse of an unusual light and shadow out of the corner of his eye. His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly shouted ahead, "Get down!"

Hearing his warning, the people in front quickly lay down on their horses.

In that instant, Zhu Yu felt something whiz past his ear and then slam into the carriage with a thud, immediately setting the carriage ablaze.

It was a lit arrow, its target clear: the carriage!
Or rather, Yan Shu on the carriage.

Along the way, the weather was dry and windy. The flames ignited the wooden frame of the carriage and the curtains by the windows, and they quickly burst into flames. Before anyone could react, the roof of the carriage was engulfed in flames.

Cao Tianbao turned around and saw the burning carriage. His expression was horrified, and he subconsciously looked in the direction of Lu Qing and Zhu Yu.

Lu Qing then pointed his sword at the withered trees nearby: "The arrows and swords came from that direction."

"Charge!" Cao Tianbao decisively waved his hand.

At the same time, a dozen masked assassins appeared at the edge of the dead forest. Seeing that the carriage was already burning fiercely, they did not linger and quickly turned to escape. They were soon caught up by Cao Tianbao's men, and the two sides quickly engaged in a fierce battle.

The occasional flash of a blade tore through the twilight, and the sparks from the clash of metal stood out starkly against the surrounding dry trees.

Some figures suddenly fell to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Some of the dark figures staggered backward and fell to the ground after only a few steps.

The neighing of warhorses and the muffled thud of blades piercing abdomens mingled together, adding to the chilling atmosphere of the approaching night.

Finally, the mixed sounds gradually subsided, fading into the sound of tired, heavy breathing.

Knowing her own limitations, Zhu Yu didn't rush over to cause trouble. While the others rushed forward, she spurred her horse forward and cut the ropes on the two horses in front of the carriage, allowing them to escape before being burned by the blazing carriage.

When she turned back to look at the woods, the battle was over. Zhu Yu quickly dismounted and ran over to check on Lu Qing. She saw him standing to the side, wiping the blood off his sword with his robe. Apart from being a little tired, he showed no signs of injury, which relieved her.

"Where is Yan Shu?" Lu Qing quickly looked Zhu Yu over and, after confirming that she was alright, asked.

"It's with the talisman." Zhu Yu turned his head to look at the carriage, which was now almost completely burned down, with only a broken, charcoal-black frame still sticking out. "Now that the carriage is burned, if any of them come afterward, even if they see that their accomplice has been killed by us, won't they at least think that Yan Shu has been eliminated?"

Is there any chance that the rest of our journey will be easier?