Serena Feng usually goes out on foot. The capital’s streets are crowded, and unless you’re part of the privileged class, a carriage is actually slower than walking.
But today, Evan Zhou was unusually insistent that she must ride in a carriage, or else he wouldn’t let her leave. Serena knew he was only thinking of her safety, so after a moment’s hesitation, she nodded in agreement.
Feng Manor may have few people, but every one of them can do the work of two. Even the coachman is a wounded veteran—quiet, reliable, and steady.
After leaving the main avenue, Serena’s carriage entered a narrower street. She was still pondering how to discreetly spread word of her friendly ties with Commander Lucan Lu.
Whether Lucan Lu is Ninth Royal Uncle’s man or the Emperor’s, it doesn’t matter to her. As long as she can borrow his influence, that’s enough—and she believes Lucan Lu is willing to give her that convenience.
"Clatter, clatter..."
A sudden, urgent sound of hooves interrupted Serena’s thoughts, followed immediately by a shrill neigh.
“Help! Help!”
“It’s going to kill someone!”
......
Hearing the cries for help, Serena quickly opened the small window. She saw a large red bay horse suddenly burst out from a side alley.
The horse seemed spooked, galloping wildly and smashing through stalls. Any bystanders who didn’t dodge in time were knocked down, and a few bold souls tried to subdue the horse, only to be kicked aside. The animal wouldn’t let anyone near.
There were no whips or ropes on the horse, and from its wild, unruly look, it was clearly a feral animal.
A wild horse? How could a wild horse appear in the city? In a flash, Serena understood—the horse was sent for her. Otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen?
If she was thrown from the carriage by the rampaging horse, she’d be dead or crippled—and the culprit would never be caught.
Well played. Very clever.
"Miss!" The coachman had already yanked the reins the moment the wild horse appeared, but...
The distance was too short and the horse was too fast—there was no time.
"Jump!"
Seeing the wild horse about to crash into them, Serena didn’t hesitate. She didn’t wait for the carriage to stop—she opened the door, quickly scanned for a landing spot, covered her head with both arms, and prepared to jump to the side.