The surroundings were deathly silent, even the sound of people outside the alley seemed distant from them.
The smell of blood wafted from below, and Xiqiu coldly said, "We may have encountered bandits. Don't panic, if someone comes later, scatter and escape outwards. Return to the mansion to find help. If you can't escape, don't force it. It's most important to stay alive."
They didn't know the intentions or the identity of the other party. They were merely four women who couldn't even kill a chicken, and if the other party wanted to kill them, it would be a simple matter. Sitting in the carriage, Xiqiu quietly contemplated a way out.
What puzzled her was how there could be bandits when the Capital had always had good security.
Moreover, the carriage bore the mark of the Shen Mansion; even bandits should weigh this seriously. The more she thought about it, the darker her face became.
