After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter-Chapter 57 - Life Death Fortune and Misfortune; Leave
Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Life, Death, Fortune, and Misfortune; Leave it to Fate
Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Life, Death, Fortune, and Misfortune; Leave it to Fate
After all, on this journey fraught with unknowns and dangers, it was still uncertain who would end up in a more desperate plight.
She sat upright in the carriage, and despite the turmoil within her, she maintained a composed exterior.
As the carriage slowly penetrated deeper into the dense forest, the surrounding trees became increasingly thick, almost completely blocking out the sunlight, creating a suffocating and oppressive atmosphere.
Just then, the driver abruptly pulled on the reins, and with a sharp “whoa,” the carriage came to a sudden stop, as if grasped by an invisible giant hand.
“Why did we suddenly stop?”
Su Yu asked feigning confusion, her heart pounding in her chest. Although she already knew the answer, she needed this brief moment to prepare for the upcoming scene.
The driver did not answer immediately; instead, he silently jumped down from the carriage, casually drew a sharp dagger from beside him, and with each step, slow and heavy, he approached Su Yu, filling the air with an ominous aura.
“Driving really is exhausting work, and I’m quite worn out. Beautiful lady, why don’t you also come down and enjoy the scenery, give me some comfort, and maybe I’ll be in a good mood and let you go today,” he said.
His words carried a hint of smugness, as if sure of the riches and beauty soon to be within his grasp. The fatigue of the days and the long-awaited stroke of luck brought ripples of excitement to his heart.
Yet the thought of having to kill her afterward wove a thread of cruelty and reluctance into his heart, creating a complex mix of emotions.
However, Su Yu sneered inwardly, everything unfolding before her validating her suspicions that this man was no good.
At that moment, a strange calm emerged from the depths of her heart, no longer needing to worry about the unknown possibilities. She could fully engage in the upcoming confrontation.
She feigned terror, her voice trembling slightly, “Don’t, don’t do this. I… I’ll do as you say.”
Seeing this, the driver, thinking he held the upper hand, curled his lips into a smug smile.
Then, brutally waving his dagger, he commanded, “Get down and take off your clothes.”
On Su Yu’s face appeared a faint trace of resolve barely perceptible as her eyes flickered with a resolute glint. Although she put on an almost crumbling facade, her body complied unusually smoothly, seemingly accommodating his demand, slowly standing up, and reaching for objects inside the carriage, pretending to get down.
The driver’s eyes greedily roved over her graceful figure, his lips curling into a wicked smile, unaware that he was stepping into a trap.
At his most relaxed moment, Su Yu suddenly exploded into action, her body agilely leaping up and kicking the dagger from his hand.
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Taking advantage of the driver’s astonishment, she swiftly removed the delicate hairpin from her hair, pressed it gently, and the hidden mechanism sprung into action. The seemingly inconspicuous ornament instantly transformed into a deadly weapon, accurately slashing across his neck.
In an instant, blood spurted like a fountain, leaving a gruesome wound on the driver’s neck, the excruciating pain robbing him of any ability to resist.
Seizing the moment, Su Yu delivered another kick, knocking him to the ground, accompanied by a painful howl, completely incapacitating him.
With an expressionless face, Su Yu coldly scoffed, “I was prepared all along, you foolish man.”
She disgustedly shook off the bits of flesh and blood clinging to her hairpin, sighing internally at the waiter’s words, which were no lie; this small hairpin indeed hid such great power and was truly excellent for self-defense.
Even more astonishing was the way the bloodstains on the hairpin seemed to be drawn by some magical force, slowly seeping into its interior, restoring its surface to its original clean and flawless state, as if the life-and-death struggle had never occurred—so calm as to be unbelievable.
“Indeed, impressive!”
Su Yu could not help but praise, deftly reinserting the hairpin into her hair, a simple movement that revealed her confidence and resolution.
She coldly surveyed the driver writhing in pain on the ground, her eyes filled with contempt for such despicable behavior.
Behind his practiced moves, who knows how many innocent souls had suffered, which ignited her indignation.
Then, as Su Yu agilely leapt onto the carriage, mimicking the driver’s previous actions, she expertly adjusted the direction of the horses and called out loudly, “Go!”
With that powerful shout, the carriage started moving again, racing along the forest path, leaving behind only sin and dust, which were gradually swallowed by the fading sound of the wind.
The carriage, like an arrow released from its bowstring, swiftly split through the morning mist, charging resolutely toward the person obstructing the road without any hesitation or slowing down, only to hear a dull and heavy “thump” as it ruthlessly rolled past the man, leaving behind dust and a perturbing silence, a stark contrast to the earlier piercing scream.
Su Yu sat erect on the speeding carriage, not even glancing back once, a flicker of complex emotions passing through her eyes.
She murmured to herself, “You reap what you sow, divine justice is clear, and how could the life or fortune of such a person tie me down?”
She knew well that in this world where the strong prey upon the weak, sympathy could sometimes become one’s own weak spot.
As for the carriage acquired unexpectedly, since its original owner could no longer make full use of it, she regarded it as a gift from heaven and gladly accepted it.
Su Yu adeptly swung the reins, turned the carriage around, and dashed back along the same path until she returned to the broad, stable highway, where her tension and unease slowly dissipated, as if a huge stone had finally been put down.
The trees along the highway were lush, the road wide and straight, stretching into the distance, no need to worry about losing her way.
Even if she needed to ask for directions, Su Yu was very confident, believing that with her wits and perseverance, she would eventually find her way home.
Initially, she had been anxious about handling such a large carriage alone, but in just a mere two hours, she had become adept, as if she were born a master of driving horses, making all maneuvers seem like second nature, which made her secretly delighted.
As the sunlight was just right, about two hours later, the silhouette of the carriage gradually became clear, appearing within the view of Willow Village.
The villagers, watching this scene, all widened their eyes, their faces full of astonishment and confusion.
They were surprised that Jiang Ziling’s wife, who was said to have been unable to endure poverty and had allegedly left for the heights long ago, was now driving a cart full of goods in a glorious return; even more astonishing was that the person driving the carriage was a seemingly delicate woman, a role traditionally deemed suitable only for men.
The villagers murmured among themselves, with ongoing whispers, some admiring Su Yu’s courage and independence at such a young age, while others harbored suspicions, quietly speculating about her possible activities while away, guessing how she had acquired such wealth and conspicuous possessions.
In no time, news of Su Yu’s return, accompanied by various speculations and comments, swiftly spread throughout the village, with mixed praises and critiques.
