The group continued their journey towards the Imperial Capital. That day, a massive storm in the morning delayed them significantly, and it was increasingly unlikely they could reach the next Post Station via the official road before nightfall.
Xiao Fuzi knew of a shortcut to the next Post Station that could save them half an hour's journey.
"However, there's a stretch of this path that runs alongside a cliff. It is safe for people to walk and just wide enough for carriages to pass, but is dangerously zigzagging," he warned.
"Xiao Fuzi, have you driven the carriage through it?" Xiao'er looked around at the surrounding barren hills and wilderness, and thought she heard a wolf howling. Considering the laggards in their group, she decided taking the shortcut was the best option.
Staying outside overnight was definitely not an option. The mere howling of a wolf would likely cause their group to scream even louder!
