Luo Family Caravan
In the sweltering summer, the incessant chirping of cicadas is extremely noisy and annoying.
On the wide official road, a large caravan was slowly moving forward.
Hundreds of horse-drawn carriages formed a long, winding line, their shafts creaking and wheels kicking up clouds of dust as they rolled over the yellow earth.
The vehicle was loaded with precious herbs and daily necessities, the boxes were tightly sealed, covered with thick tarpaulins, and bound securely with coarse hemp ropes.
In front of and behind the caravan, the escorts from the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau were riding majestic horses.
The glint of swords flashed in the sunlight, and the flags on horseback fluttered in the wind, the characters "Zhenyuan" standing out prominently against the bright red background.
Walking at the forefront were the famous twin escort heads of the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau.
These men were all burly and strong, with thick eyebrows, large eyes, and full beards. They held heavy long swords and their gazes were sharp and intimidating as they surveyed their surroundings.
Under their leadership, the bodyguards were in high spirits and remained vigilant at all times, keeping a close watch on any disturbances around them.
In the center of the caravan, a richly decorated carriage stands out.
The carriage is adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, and the curtains are made of the finest silk, subtly revealing the luxury inside.
Beside the carriage, the steward hunched over, following closely behind, occasionally reporting the situation through the curtain.
More than a dozen servants and guards, each holding a long spear, stood neatly around the carriage, while the head of the guards, Ding Hai, exuded an extraordinary aura.
He was tall and strong, like an iron tower, and every step he took was steady and powerful, exuding a terrifyingly powerful aura.
Those sharp eyes took in the surrounding environment, as if no slightest abnormality could escape his notice.
On both sides of the official residence, there are endless fields.
In the distance, rolling hills rise and fall, and lush forests grow. Occasionally, a gust of wind blows, rustling the leaves and startling a few birds into flight.
The bodyguards gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes wary, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
They only resumed their journey after confirming that there was no danger.
Inside the carriage, gauze curtains hung low, and the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.
A girl in a snow-white dress leaned against a soft cushion, her skirt flowing like clouds, embroidered with silver thread depicting epiphyllum flowers, trembling slightly with her breath.
The moon-like white fabric accentuated her slender figure. Under the light veil covering her face, only a pair of clear, autumn-like eyes were visible, like the moon reflected in a cold pool. The corners of her eyes were slightly upturned, yet they were shrouded in a layer of mist that could not be dispelled.
As she raised her hand, the jade bracelet on her wrist jingled softly, and the lustrous moonstone pendant shimmered with a cold light.
The girl lowered her eyes to look at the sparse light leaking through the window cracks, her gaze seemingly filled with years of accumulated snow, carrying an unspeakable loneliness.
As the carriage bumped over the stones, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and the corners of her lips beneath the veil twitched almost imperceptibly, as if hiding countless unspoken thoughts.
Even the pearl hairpins at her temples swayed gently with her sighs, a beauty that stirred the heart, yet also conveyed an indescribable sorrow.
"Miss..."
The maid in green looked at her young master, hesitant to speak, her eyes revealing heartache.
"Hmm... what's wrong, Xiao Qing?"
Luo Feixuan's voice seemed to come from the end of the Shahe era, elusive and uncertain.
"Miss, the master is a lucky man, he will surely recover!"
"This time we've enlisted the help of two top escorts from Zhenyuan Escort Agency, Cao Hong and Cao Yi, so we're sure we'll make it to Medicine King Valley and get the Pills to save the master!" Xiao Qing's eyes were firm.
Luo Feixuan narrowed her eyes slightly, looking at the undulating mountains in the distance outside the carriage. After a long while, she withdrew her gaze and nodded slightly.
"That's exactly what I want!"
Thinking of her injured body, lying on the bed, barely alive, her heart ached as if a thousand ants were gnawing at it.
Her two older brothers, on the other hand, were good-for-nothing playboys. Despite their mother's serious injuries, they ignored them and spent their days indulging in debauchery and extravagance.
She even set her sights on the family's property, intending to sell it off secretly to cash in on the Red Embroidery House and please the courtesan.
If the Luo Family were to fall, their vast fortune would be swallowed up by several other covetous Lineage in the city.
Left with no other choice, this frail woman had to step out of her room and take on the heavy responsibility.
This time, she also spent a lot of money to hire the gold-medal escort from the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau to escort a batch of supplies she had raised to Yaowang Valley to collect medicine from her relatives.
"May Heaven protect me, bless me with An'an and uneventful journey, and bless me to successfully obtain the medicine and save my beloved," Luo Feixuan softly.
"Miss."
The voice of the steward, Liu Jinsheng, could be heard outside the carriage.
"Is there something you need, Steward Liu?"
"Miss, it's noon now, and we're all tired and exhausted. Shouldn't we find a place to rest, have something to eat, and then continue our journey?"
Luo Feixuan thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Steward Liu, you can make the arrangements!"
"Yes, miss!"
Soon, the group reached a grove of trees, found a shady spot, stopped to rest, and cooked a meal.
The group of carriage drivers were all drenched in sweat and their legs were weak.
They lay sprawled on the ground, taking the time to rest.
They needed to quickly recover their strength to cope with the long journey in the afternoon.
The two escort leaders, Cao Hong and Cao Ren, gathered their men to sit in a circle and prepare to eat.
Steward Liu rushed over and served them meat and wine, while repeatedly expressing his gratitude and appreciation.
Cao Hong clasped his hands in a fist salute to Steward Liu and said, "Steward Liu, you're too kind. This is our duty."
Moreover, since we're paid to do this, please have Steward Liu tell Miss that she can rest assured about the security matter.
"As long as our Zhenyuan Escort Agency is here, and with my brother and I by our side, we'll definitely ensure the safety of this journey!"
Butler Liu quickly clasped his fists and saluted. "Then thank you two bodyguard leaders, and thank you all the bodyguards."
After Steward Liu left, Cao Hong and his group began to eat and drink heartily.
As they ate, a young man with a somewhat handsome appearance and a cunning glint in his eyes noticed the Cao brothers, Cao Hong and Cao Ren.
He thought for a moment and organized his speech, "First dart, second dart, our cargo escort, I always feel that it is not as simple as it seems.
As far as I know, the head of the Luo Family is seriously injured and urgently needs top-quality healing medicine to treat his injuries and save his life.
It seems that the goods we're escorting aren't enough to exchange for top-quality healing items!
Could there be something even more mysterious hidden inside?
Moreover, it was personally escorted there by the eldest daughter of the Luo Family, which shows that it was no ordinary matter!
First dart, second dart, I feel a little uneasy. Maybe this trip will arouse the covetousness of some forces, or even cause some trouble! "
Cao Hong took a sip of wine, then looked at the young man, his eyes flickering, Wen Dao, "Song Zhong, you're usually quick-witted and full of tricks. Do you know anything about the Chief Escort?"
The reason we're having you accompany the escort team this time is to offer us advice and help us reduce the danger and losses.
"Then tell me, what should we do?"