Upon hearing Meng Zhuqing report the anomaly, Xiao Changyi and An Jing's hearts immediately felt alarmed, and their expressions turned serious. After all, their four children were seated in the carriage; not a single mishap could be tolerated.
Xiao Changyi first instructed An Jing to stay inside the carriage to guard the children, then he stepped out of the carriage and asked, "What's the anomaly?"
"My lord, look," replied Meng Zhuqing, unsure of how to explain, and simply pointed towards something ahead for Xiao Changyi to see.
Following Meng Zhuqing's gesture, Xiao Changyi saw not far off a black horse, upon which rode a man dressed entirely in black, lying prone, blood occasionally dripping from his body towards the ground.
