Chapter 60 Rebirth is not about letting her die a pathetic death here.
"Have you heard? His Highness Prince Xiao disappeared after being assassinated. We don't know if he's dead or alive."
“I heard from the people at the post station yesterday that the Xiao Prince’s Mansion sent many people to the western valley. That place is more dangerous than an assassin’s place. If the Xiao Prince really goes there, I’m afraid he will be in even greater danger.”
"Yes, the western suburban valley is notoriously dangerous and eerie. It is said that there are man-eating beasts in it. A prince who grew up among the common people has no power or favor. The court would certainly not send someone to take such a risk for him."
"Who says otherwise? Otherwise, how come only the people from Prince Xiao's own residence are searching for us so far? I don't believe the news hasn't reached the palace yet."
Yun Si tightened her grip on the chopsticks, her fingertips turning slightly white.
She finished her noodles without making a sound, paid the bill, and urged the driver to hurry up and get a better horse to continue their journey.
The coachman was nimble and soon led over a tall, brown-red horse.
"Young master, we're really lucky. This is a top-quality steed, though it's a bit pricey. What do you think..."
"This is it."
Yun Si made the final decision, and the coachman was overjoyed.
Once back on the carriage, this time, the carriage's speed had indeed more than doubled, raising clouds of dust on the official road.
"master."
Yun Si's voice suddenly came from inside the carriage: "Next, we'll take a side road and bypass the main road."
Such an ordinary carriage, yet it's paired with such a horse—it's really too conspicuous.
Yun Si had to be cautious.
The driver paused for a moment, then understood and nodded emphatically: "Alright, young master, don't worry, I know this road well!"
The carriage immediately turned around and disappeared into the dense forest path beside it.
The wheels crunched over fallen leaves, making a soft rustling sound. Yun Si gazed at the rapidly receding shadows of the trees outside the window, recalling the conversation she had overheard between the two people at the inn, and her heart grew heavier.
She had also heard that the depths of the western suburban valley were a very dangerous place.
It is teeming with poisonous insects, snakes, and ants, and there is also swampy miasma everywhere. If you accidentally wander in, you may not even know how you died.
After traveling for three days and three nights without sleep, even the muscular driver finally collapsed.
He almost lost his life for those two taels of silver. This time, he absolutely has to get some sleep. He can't earn money but not live to spend it.
Yun Si sat in the carriage and could still doze off from time to time. In addition, she was only thinking about going faster and faster, so she didn't feel very tired.
The three days of running went incredibly smoothly. We hardly encountered anyone on the road. If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to reach the western suburban valley in a little over three hours.
But at this moment, the driver lay down, and it would probably take several more hours for him to wake up.
Yun Si didn't want to wait a moment longer.
So many days have passed, and she has received no news of Qin Ye, nor has she received any news of Feng Ye. The longer time goes on, the more her heart sinks.
"Here's what we'll do, uncle. You can sleep in the carriage, and I'll drive. You've really worked hard these past few days. When we get there, I'll give you an extra 30% on your wages."
"You...you're driving?"
When the coachman heard Yun Si say that, he immediately felt embarrassed.
After thinking for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "Forget it, you have such delicate skin, you definitely can't stand being out in the wind and sun. I'll do it."
"I can."
Yun Si insisted, "Your body really can't take it anymore. If you force yourself to continue, our safety will not be guaranteed."
"That's true."
The driver didn't refuse again, but he wasn't the kind of person who would take advantage of others. He immediately said straightforwardly, "Just pay me the wages as originally agreed, no need to add anything more."
He made a fortune from this trip, just from this horse alone.
Yun Si was not very skilled at driving at first, and the carriage swayed a couple of times, which startled the coachman who had just entered the carriage.
He was just about to ask her if she had ever driven a carriage before, or if she knew how to drive, when the carriage started moving smoothly again before he could even ask.
Three hours is neither a long nor a short time.
Yun Si didn't know how she managed to persevere; she didn't even stop once during that time.
Finally, we arrived at the western suburbs valley just before dawn.
The carriage was parked at the entrance, and the driver was sleeping like a log.
Yun Si woke him up, told him that she was waiting for an old friend there to pay him his wages, and then let him go.
The driver happily accepted the money and drove away.
Once the carriage had gone far away, she turned around and walked towards the entrance of the valley.
The message I sent to Dark Night earlier was about meeting here.
Yun Si stood at the entrance as the sun climbed over the eastern mountain and slowly moved overhead.
The light and shadow in the forest changed from slender to dappled, and several hours passed quietly. Not to mention Awu and Anye, not even a single person appeared.
They can't stay here forever.
Yun Si forced herself to calm down and wait patiently for a little longer.
The wind is getting cooler.
She pulled out the letter from her bosom, its edges already crumpled from being handled so much. When she looked at the words "a cave deep in the valley" on it, her expression gradually darkened.
Could it be that they have all gone deep into the valley?
No news is perhaps the worst news in itself.
They may have encountered an accident as well...
Yun Si had to prepare for the worst.
She took a deep breath, hid the letter again, glanced one last time at the way she had come, resolutely pushed aside the waist-high bushes, and stepped into the valley.
My luggage was heavy before I set off. Besides dry food and water, it also contained various medicines and other necessities that I might need.
She deliberately smeared mud and ash on her face and hands, and her coarse cloth shorts and trousers were covered in dust. From a distance, she looked like a herbalist who had gone into the mountains to collect herbs.
Inconspicuous.
Although the road was rugged at first, footprints and hoofprints were still barely discernible.
As she walked forward, she even saw the drag marks that had been mentioned in the letter from the Dark Night.
Yun Si's heart tightened even more, but she dared not quicken her pace, taking each step steadily.
His eyes scanned his surroundings warily, paying attention to any subtle sounds.
Insects chirped, birds sang, and the wind rustled the leaves.
And...the possible sound of breathing.
When the sun is at its strongest, the valley is like an airtight steamer.
Sweat trickled down her forehead, into her collar, and stuck to her back.
She dared not drink too much water, only taking a small sip each time to moisten her throat, and she only ate half a piece of dry food.
As evening approached, the temperature plummeted.
The mountain wind, carrying a chill, seeped into her bones. She found a sheltered mountain hollow, built a simple barrier with stones, and sprinkled insect repellent powder around it.
He then huddled inside fully clothed and closed his eyes to rest.
The mountain forest was exceptionally quiet at night, with only the distant growls of unknown wild animals.
Occasionally, nocturnal birds flutter their wings and fly by.
Yun Si barely closed her eyes, her hand gripping the dagger tightly, never daring to let go, and she would immediately open her eyes at the slightest sound.
I finally made it to dawn and felt a little sleepy, but then I was woken up by the cold.
She felt pain in all her bones and her throat was dry and tight.
When I got up, my vision suddenly went black.
She leaned against the tree trunk and it took her a while to regain her balance.
After days of travel and the chilly night air, I feel weak all over and dizzy.
But she dared not stop.
I ate something and took some medicine for catching a cold and pills to prevent miasma.
Feeling a bit of strength return to her body, she gritted her teeth and dragged her heavy steps deeper into the depths.
Currently, all indications suggest that Qin Ye, A Wu, and An Ye were last seen in this valley.
No matter what, she had to go in and see what was going on.
However, the further in you go, the more difficult the path becomes.
The vines coiled around the tree trunk like venomous snakes, and the soil underfoot was mixed with decaying leaves, making it easy to slip if you weren't careful.
She accidentally stepped into a bottomless mud pit, with half of her calf sinking in. It took her a lot of effort to climb out.
Her trouser legs were covered in foul-smelling mud, and she shivered from the cold.
As darkness fell again, Yun Si leaned against a cold rock, her heart beginning to sink into despair.
If... it's confirmed that Qin Ye died in this valley, then she doesn't want to struggle anymore; she might as well die here with him.
The idea had barely surfaced when Yun Si slapped it away.
God gave her a second chance at life, not to let her die a pathetic death here.
Shen Qian didn't die, the Shen family didn't fall, and the injustices done to her parents and brothers haven't been cleared. How could she die?
Yun Si roused herself, gathered some dry branches and leaves, and lit a small fire with a tinderbox.
She had been afraid of being discovered and dared not light a fire, but after walking around for two days, she had not seen any other living creatures except for the chirping of birds and insects and the occasional roar of unknown wild animals.
She's almost frozen to death now, but she can't care about anything else.
After lighting a campfire and gradually warming up, she felt as if she had come back to life.
That evening, she heated the pancake over a fire and ate it, then continued taking her medicine.
Having lived two lives, Yun Si had never felt her life force so vibrant as she did at this moment.
"Qin Ye..."
She murmured the name, her voice so hoarse it was almost inaudible: "You'd better... hang in there."
After saying that, she wrapped her coat tighter around herself and hid the dagger in her sleeve.
The night was dark, and the wind in the valley seemed to be howling, as if countless shadows were swaying in the woods.
Yun Si closed her eyes, forcing herself to rest.
However, my nerves remained as taut as a bowstring, and I dared not relax for a moment.
As dawn broke, she packed her bags, ready to continue her journey.
She needs to go further.
Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance, she has to find him.
Fortunately, I took medicine for a cold yesterday and lit a bonfire last night, so I feel much better today.
Under such extremely poor conditions, her body actually managed to withstand it and her condition did not worsen, which Yun Si herself considered a miracle.
Perhaps this is the beginning of good fortune.
She continued walking slowly, passing through a dense forest, when she suddenly heard the sound of flowing water.
Yun Si quickened her pace.
She's now covered in dirt, looking like a beggar.
After walking for a while, we indeed saw a river.
The river was crystal clear, and Yun Si was overjoyed.
She hurried toward the river, walking rather quickly and not paying attention to her footing. Before she knew it, she tripped over something and almost fell.
Yun Si looked back and saw something moving in the grass.
A soft murmur rang out.
"who?"
Yun Si abruptly took a few steps back, gripping the dagger tightly in her hand: "Who's there? Come out!"
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