The small carriage moved unsteadily on the bumpy country road, jolting and swaying with each uneven contour of the terrain. Its wheels creaked and groaned in protest as they navigated the rough, dirt-covered path. The passengers inside were subjected to a continuous, rhythmic rocking motion, making it a challenge to maintain their balance.
Dust billowed from the wheels and hooves of the horses, obscuring the view ahead and adding to the sense of disarray. It was a turbulent and uncomfortable journey as the carriage rattled along the rugged road.
Inside the swaying carriage, Tan Xiuying and Cai Ying clung to their seats as they bounced along the bumpy country road.
