Chapter 563 Extra - Perilous Situation
"That's right, Steward Ye, you're making a mountain out of a molehill. Traveling in the rain and catching a cold makes you very susceptible to the plague."
Amidst the chatter, Ye Zhiyuan simply stopped explaining and urged everyone to hurry on their way.
Shu Tong, sitting in the carriage, seemed lost in thought. Following the logic of the plot, she feared that something might actually happen.
Who can blame us when this is a world of novels?
It's unclear whether this plot is targeting the secondary couple or her relationship with Chen Ci...
Why.
She sighed, gripped Chen Shi's hand tightly. Although the girl was soaked, she was probably still sleepy. She quickly dried herself off and leaned against the cushion, falling asleep again.
Shu Tong looked at her and prayed, hoping that this matter was targeting her.
Of course, what she hoped for most was that nothing would happen, that it was just a downpour.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.
Not far from where they had walked, a loud rumbling sound came from the mountain, and sand and gravel rolled down the mountain, indeed hitting the flat ground where they had just been.
Everyone wiped away the rain, relieved that they had escaped danger in time, but Ye Zhiyuan and Shu Tong both looked grim.
The first wave of mudslides has arrived, so how far away can the second wave be!
Fortunately, Shu Tong had observed the road down the mountain. It was built on the ridge, and there were lush green plants and trees on both sides of the road, so the risk factor was the lowest when walking along the road.
Having witnessed the scene just now, the group quickened their pace, their complaints disappeared, and they practically jogged down the mountain.
After all, who among those who have experienced the plague doesn't yearn to live?
Inside the carriage, Chen Shi was also awakened by the loud rumbling noise. She opened her eyes and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Shu Tong: "Sister Shu Tong, what happened?"
"Landslide." Shu Tong explained briefly: "If anything happens later, remember to stick with Brother Ye. He will protect you."
Chen Shi nodded, her tone relaxed: "Nothing will happen, we are lucky people and the heavens will protect us."
Shu Tong forced a smile: "I hope so."
...
The group continued walking downhill for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and they could hear the sounds of landslides coming from behind them from time to time. Fortunately, the path they were on was safe for the time being.
Soon they arrived at the recessed mountain that Ye Zhiyuan had previously surveyed, and Ye Zhiyuan told the car team to stop.
"Let's go there and take shelter for a while, and then set off again when the downpour stops."
Lightning flashed, and everyone looked at the vast expanse of jagged rocks with trepidation: "Let's hurry down the mountain. As long as we run fast enough, we'll be fine."
"Yeah, it's dangerous to stay here. What if a rock falls down..."
Although Ye Zhiyuan's guards and soldiers had begun to move towards the cave, there were still more than thirty civilians recruited from the foot of the mountain who refused to move, leaving Ye Zhiyuan with no choice.
In a life-or-death situation, everyone wants to live.
Even though Ye Zhiyuan talked himself hoarse explaining from various angles that the cave was the safest option, the locals stubbornly insisted on going down the mountain, and some even started running away.
Ye Zhiyuan had no choice but to give up trying to persuade them. He turned to the guards and said, "You protect the medicinal herbs and the people from the medical clinic and take refuge in the cave. I will protect them as they descend the mountain."
"Young master, you stay here, let's go."
"This place is only relatively safe; it can't be guaranteed to be safe." Ye Zhiyuan glanced at the carriage. "Do everything you can to protect Shu Tong and Chen Shi."
"Yes," the guard replied, bowing.
Shu Tong and Chen Shi had already gotten off the carriage. Shu Tong had observed the cave that Ye Zhiyuan had chosen, and it was indeed a relatively good refuge.
But if there really is a once-in-a-century mudslide, and it's heading straight for them, then hiding anywhere would be dangerous.
Sensing Ye Zhiyuan's intentions, Chen Shi frowned and tried to catch up quickly. Just then, some villagers asked for a carriage, so Chen Shi took advantage of the moment when Shu Tong was helping to move the medicinal herbs to secretly climb onto the carriage.
The carriage was given to the common people, and the older ones all got on. Chen Shi was squeezed to the very back as the carriage sped forward.
...
Seeing Ye Zhiyuan leave with his men, the remaining guards quickened their pace and began carrying medicinal herbs into the cave.
Once everyone had moved into the cave and were taking a headcount, Shu Tong realized that Chen Shi was missing!
She asked several people nearby, and they all said they had never seen him before.
One of the guards did recall her: "I think I saw her get back into the carriage later. I thought she was just getting something, so I didn't pay any attention."
Shu Tong raised her hand and rubbed her temples.
Love really does make people lose their minds; no matter what happens, she's determined to be with Ye Zhiyuan.
With no other option, Shu Tong could only silently pray that nothing bad would happen.
At least Ye Zhiyuan and Chen Shi should be alright.
This plot really left her speechless.
Developing feelings is fine, but can't it be a sweet, everyday kind of romance? Why does it have to be so dramatic?
Before Shu Tong could finish her reflection, everyone in the cave simultaneously heard a rumbling sound coming from the mountain.
It wasn't thunder.
It was the sound of sand and gravel rolling down.
The worst thing still happened.
Shu Tong quickly gathered her thoughts and led everyone into the cave. In case of sand or gravel coming, at least there would be a buffer so they wouldn't be buried directly.
Fortunately, the cave is quite deep, and there's a bend in the road.
It's truly an excellent refuge.
...
After hurrying down the mountain for a while, the group stopped to rest for a moment.
Chen Shi climbed out of the carriage and looked up to see Ye Zhiyuan talking to the guards who had followed him. She quietly ran over and tugged at Ye Zhiyuan's sleeve.
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