"Help him onto the horse. Let's go!" Chu Qiao remarked coldly, departing on her horse. The four men with her followed swiftly behind. She had realized that they were not the only people present. In the dense, snow-covered forest on both sides, she could hear the sounds of many careful footsteps. She knew something was amiss. The horse carriage seemed isolated but was flanked by close to a hundred able-bodied guards. Once they had clashed, it would not be beneficial for Chu Qiao's party. The only solution was to feign ignorance and strike by surprise.
As expected, in an instant, the thundering sound of horses' hooves echoed from behind. Chu Qiao yelled while controlling her horse with the whip, "Faster!" The five people started to make their escape with a head start.
At this moment, a flurry of arrows aimed towards their horses flew in their direction. The arrows struck their intended targets, causing the four men to fall from their horses.
