Chapter 95: The Carriage Blew Up

On the official road, soldiers and horses were in chaos, and the Princess Consort of Qi was frightened to the point of being sharp‑tongued.

She wasn't sure who was sitting in the Anyuan Marquis Residence's carriage, so she could only hold Sui Sui and walk quickly forward, preparing to see what was happening.

After a patch of thick smoke, the smell was pungent and the temperature scorching, so nobody dared to approach.

The Princess Consort of Qi also couldn't very well demand that everyone go in to rescue people.

The guards brought by the Anyuan Marquis Residence, at this point, had already become skilled and efficient at rescuing people.

Sui Sui didn't know what had happened; she clutched her mother consort's arm in panic and furtively poked her head out to look.

Just as she poked her head out, before she could see clearly, she heard a furious roar: 'Ying Junzhi!!!'

The Grand Princess Shou'an let out an angry shout, startling everyone.

After the shout, she somewhat embarrassingly scrambled out of the carriage, with Sunshi supporting her on the side.

Although the Grand Princess was not young and her hair was all white, her movements were extremely swift; after getting out of the carriage, she jumped straight down, frightening Sunshi behind her so much that she almost cried out.

The Grand Princess who had jumped down from the carriage, without minding etiquette, strode quickly toward the rear carriage.

The Ying Manor had dispatched two carriages in total: the front one carried the Grand Princess and the marchioness, while the rear carriage carried the manor's young masters and misses.

Behind them also trailed two flatbeds, loaded with many things; judging by their appearance, they were likely heading to a villa for a short stay.

What had just exploded was precisely one of the rear flatbed carriages.

At this moment the carriage had been blown into fragments, and another carriage, affected by the blast, had also been blown away more than half.

Right next to it, the splendid carriage carrying the manor's young masters and misses was unaffected, though its rear was filled with a burnt smell from the black smoke.

The Grand Princess dismounted from the carriage, hurried to the front of the rear carriage, and shouted at the dazed guards: 'Hurry up and see how the young masters are!'

While speaking, she had already nimbly climbed back onto the carriage.

She didn't even need the carriage's steps; she pushed off the carriage and jumped straight up.

Her movements were nimble, not at all like those of an old person!

Watching this scene, Sui Sui was already stunned.

Although there are also some elderly people in the village who are exceptionally healthy, despite their age they can still climb mountains, descend rivers, and scramble over rooftops.

But Sui Sui still remembered what her mother consort had told her earlier: the people sitting in the carriage are high‑ranking officials and of noble status.

So, do nobles also climb onto carriages like this?

Moreover, her movements seem much more efficient than those of the elderly people Sui Sui used to see in the village.

Sunshi followed behind, watching the Grand Princess's movements, feeling both anxious and helpless.

She had lived in comfort for too long; even walking a bit faster left her somewhat out of breath.

She barely managed to keep up, her face slightly pale as she poked her head forward: 'Mother, how are the children?'

She had just finished speaking when a earth‑shaking wail came from inside the carriage: 'Zuzu, I was wrong, I was wrong, ahhh, don't hit me anymore!!!'

Sunshi: ……

All right, the heart that had been suspended finally died.

Hearing that crying, one knows everything is fine.

Sunshi's deathly pale complexion, upon hearing that wail, slightly regained a bit of color.

Others, in tacit agreement, dared not move rashly; the guards, aside from those left behind to protect the masters in the carriage, all went to the rear—some to extinguish fire, some to fetch water, some to salvage belongings.

The Princess Consort of Qi belatedly reacted, gently handing Sui Sui to Aunt Qiu, then patting the little girl's back in a soothing manner and softly explaining: 'Sui Sui, mother consort has some things to attend to; you stay with Aunt Qiu for now.'

Sui Sui obediently nodded and let Aunt Qiu hold her.

Seeing this, the Princess Consort of Qi felt much more at ease; she tidied herself up briefly, then walked over to Sunshi and asked softly: 'Are you all right? Should I call a doctor?'

Today was a spur‑of‑the‑moment decision to come here, and the Princess Consort of Qi had not brought Doctor Liu along.

However, not far away there are other nobles' villas; perhaps there is one there.

Failing that, one could send someone on a hurried horse back to the city to fetch one.

The people of the Ying Manor figured they'd be busy with the children and belongings, with no time to think of anything else.

Sunshi now reacted, her legs going weak; she held onto a maid's hand, forcing herself not to collapse, and gave a strained smile to the Princess Consort of Qi: 'All right, all right, the manor's children are clueless; they've startled you—how are you?'

Although the explosion occurred on the official road, it was near a villa, and nobody knew whether it had startled anyone.

Hearing Sunshi's question, the Princess Consort of Qi gave a slight shake of her head: 'No, madam, just rest assured.'

At this point, the crying and shuffling inside the carriage had risen to a deafening roar, and the carriage itself was shaking; onlookers couldn't help but worry……

This carriage—won't it just fall apart outright?

Watching this scene, Sunshi's face showed a hint of embarrassment.

Who would have thought?

In the entire Jing Cheng, the most fastidious Grand Princess, at this moment, was inside the carriage, disciplining her own children.

However, the situation just then was indeed frightening.

Although Sunshi knew that her eldest grandson had some rather peculiar hobbies.

But, while walking along the road, it just exploded……

This is far too dangerous!

Fortunately no one was hurt; otherwise, Sunshi wouldn't dare to imagine the consequences.

Sui Sui didn't know what had happened; she only knew that children's crying was coming from the carriage.

The children cried sharply and agonizingly.

Listening, Sui Sui kept shrinking into Aunt Qiu's embrace.

She thought, fortunately she had run into her mother consort and older brother.

They are both very good people; they would not harm her.

After the wailing continued for a while, the Grand Princess finally tidied her clothes and walked out again.

However, after all that tossing about, she was even more disheveled than before.

This left the Grand Princess, who always placed the utmost importance on her dignity and bearing, with a very grim expression.

The Princess Consort of Qi, seeing someone emerge, hurried forward to pay her respects.

The Grand Princess thought well of the Princess Consort of Qi; after waiving her salute, she added a few apologetic remarks.

Sunshi, uneasy about the children, quietly moved to the carriage side, about to lift the curtain to ask, when she saw Ying Junzhi burst out from within.

Had Sunshi not reacted quickly, she would have collided head‑on with the child.

Ying Junzhi burst out, and upon realizing it was his grandmother standing outside the carriage, he felt a little embarrassed.

He checked his strength in time, gave a couple of heh‑heh laughs, then turned his head and shouted into the carriage: 'Zuzu isn't here—run!'

The children in the carriage, having gotten the command, likewise rushed out after him.

Sunshi cleverly moved to the side, afraid of being knocked over by the children.

Ying Junzhi took the lead, then three young lords came out, followed by a little girl in lake‑green riding garb, her movements crisp and efficient.

As she jumped down, she still remembered to turn her head and call out: 'Second brother, watch your step—don't fall!'

Having spoken, she turned and sprinted ahead; moving so fast that only the pink silk ribbon bound in her hair streamed behind her, leaving a trail of variegated spring colors in Sui Sui's view.

Second watch.