Jiang Meiyu was just about to get off the carriage and set up camp at the foot of the mountain, waiting to hike up the mountain the next day. Suddenly, a group of bandits rushed down the mountain. They were holding big knives and had fierce looks on their faces. It was obvious that they were not good people.
"Yuyu, it seems that the second prince wants to be a hero and save you." System Xiaojiu said while covering his mouth and laughing.
"Hmph, he's wishful thinking. How could I let him succeed? Fortunately, I have the elixir of Wuli Dan for this upgrade." Jiang Meiyu thought secretly in her heart.
She quickly bought a martial arts pill from the system mall and quietly put it into her mouth. Instantly, a powerful force surged into her heart, making her feel as if she had become an invincible warrior.
At that moment, the Second Prince was hiding in the bushes nearby, ready to rescue the beauty. However, Jiang Meiyu was not going to give him the chance. She decided to take care of the bandits herself, demonstrating her strength and courage.
Jiang Meiyu was ready to jump off the carriage and start a fierce battle with the bandits, but just as she was about to act, Ke Qing suddenly grabbed her hand.
"Miss, don't go down! These bandits will have evil thoughts when they see how beautiful you are, and they may even kidnap you!" Ke Qing said anxiously, his eyes full of worry.
Jiang Meiyu looked at Keqing, feeling a surge of emotion. She knew Keqing was genuinely concerned for her safety, but she also believed she had enough to handle these bandits. So, she gently patted Keqing's hand and soothed him, "Don't worry, Keqing, I'll be fine." Then, she struggled to free herself from Keqing's hand and resolutely got off the carriage.
Jiang Meiyu stepped forward quickly, her movements quick and decisive, without a word, knocking one of the bandits to the ground. Seeing this, the other bandits exclaimed in surprise, "Ah! Here comes a dainty young lady! She's absolutely stunning, just the thing for me! I'm in need of a wife! Brothers, come on!" Before she could finish her words, a group of bandits charged at Jiang Meiyu like hungry wolves. However, Jiang Meiyu was agile and fearless, dodging left and right, each strike hitting the enemy's vital points with unerring accuracy. In a moment, the bandits were beaten to a pulp, their teeth bruised and shattered.
Before long, all the bandits collapsed to the ground, groaning and begging for mercy: "Lady, spare me, lady, spare me..." Jiang Meiyu looked at the begging bandits with no pity in her heart. She knew these people were guilty of many crimes. If she hadn't had some skills today, she would have been their prey. So, she said coldly, "Tie them all up." The guard beside her immediately responded, "Yes, lady!" Then he turned around and fetched ropes, quickly tying up all the bandits.
After solving the bandit problem, Jiang Meiyu began to arrange follow-up matters. She looked around and found that the environment here was relatively safe, so she decided to rest here for one night and set off for the mountain early tomorrow morning. She ordered: "Rest here for one night, and set off for the mountain tomorrow morning. Light the fire." Everyone responded in unison and began to get busy. Since Jiang Meiyu and her companions were riding in a luxurious carriage, the interior was spacious and could easily accommodate two people to sleep. In addition, Jiang's mother had thought carefully in advance and specially prepared thick quilts to ensure that her daughter could rest comfortably on the road. The purpose of lighting the fire was to take care of the guards. After all, the temperature was low at night, and Jiang Meiyu was worried that they would be cold.
At this time, Jiang Meilian also got off the carriage with the help of her maid. She looked around with horror and said in a trembling voice: "Sister, I was scared to death just now. There are so many bandits. What if we two sisters were caught?"
Jiang Meiyu looked at her sister's panic-stricken look and couldn't help but sneer in her heart, but on the surface she pretended to be comforting: "Don't be afraid, sister, we are fine now, right? And we have these guards to protect us."
At this moment, Jiang Meiyu secretly complained in her heart: "Go ahead and keep pretending. I wonder how long you can keep pretending. Someone will be freezing tonight."
It turned out that these bandits were not real bandits, but the Second Prince's men in disguise. They had arrived at Baiyun Temple during the day, but because they wanted to play the hero who saved Jiang Meiyu, they only brought seven or eight people with them, without too many items or weapons.
In fact, Jiang Meiyu had already sensed the Second Prince's plan through the system and discovered that the Second Prince was hiding in the bushes nearby. So, she deliberately blocked her own path to prevent the Second Prince from returning to retrieve his belongings.
It was a night before winter, with a biting cold wind and extremely low temperatures. Jiang Meiyu's maid, Keqing, came over with a cloak and put it on her young lady. Jiang Meiyu smiled slyly and said loudly, "Oh, this cloak is really warm! Roast some sweet potatoes and eat them, so you can warm yourself up too."
The Second Prince and his personal servant, Xiao Si, huddled together tightly, trembling. Behind them lay a swamp, emitting a stench that was terrifying. Both were so frightened that their faces turned pale, and they dared not even move, fearing that they would fall into it if they were not careful.
Jiang Meilian watched this scene, and a trace of pity rose in her heart, but more of it was anxiety. She frowned and said softly to Jiang Meiyu, "Sister, it's so cold, why don't you get in the carriage? It's warmer up there. If you continue like this, your body might not be able to bear it."
After hearing this, Jiang Meiyu's face darkened and she replied stiffly, "No need! I know when to get on the bus. I don't need you to arrange it." After that, she glared at Jiang Meilian fiercely, as if she didn't appreciate her concern.
Jiang Meilian looked innocent and aggrieved as she explained, "Sister, I didn't mean that. I was just worried you'd get frozen..." Her voice was slightly choked with sobs, making people feel pity for her. However, Jiang Meiyu remained indifferent, staring coldly ahead without saying a word.
Meanwhile, about twenty miles behind them, Prince Gong was listening to his subordinates' report: "Can you find out which families those two young ladies are from?"
"Your Highness, those two young ladies are the daughters of Grand Tutor Jiang. I heard that they are going to the Baiyun Temple in Daishan to burn incense."
Prince Gong fell into deep thought. It was obvious that the young lady was deliberately blocking Prince Tuo's way to prevent him from passing. Such an intelligent woman was rare, and according to his subordinates, her skills were also extraordinary. He became interested in her.
The fire burned all night, and the guards felt no chill at all. They took turns keeping watch, ensuring safety. They were well rested that night, and their spirits were exceptionally high. However, the bandits stood in stark contrast. Lacking adequate insulation, they shivered with cold and were forced to huddle together. This grouping for warmth might have provided some relief, but it was clearly much harder for them than for the guards.
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