Jiang Jin sat in the carriage, taking out a wet towel from her dimension to wipe the bloodstains off her face and hands. A sharp pain came from her hand.
She paused, lit a candle, and only then saw that the palm of the hand holding the knife had blistered, and the skin was even broken and bleeding.
This body was pampered since childhood. After fighting all night, it was normal for her hands to blister.
She hadn't noticed it much while in a tense state of combat earlier, but now that she relaxed, she felt a burning pain.
She popped the blisters, disinfected them, sprinkled medicinal powder on them, and wrapped them in gauze from her dimension.
She also changed into a clean set of clothes. With limited conditions and tight time, this was the best she could do; there was no way to wash up properly.
The clothes were from the cellar; she had taken a few sets of women's clothes as spares at the time.
Only now did she have the time to carefully examine the carriage. The carriage was designed very ergonomically. The seat on one side was very wide, similar to a bed in an RV, spacious enough to lie down and rest.
The other side was smaller, fine for sitting normally, and there was a small table in the middle where one could drink tea and read books.
And the seats and 'bed' were exactly the compartments for storing things. Jiang Jin couldn't help but marvel at the person who designed this carriage; not a bit of space was wasted, brilliant.
As soon as she lay down, she felt it was too hard.
This carriage was considered a 'luxury edition' of this era. The bottom of the bed and seats should have been padded with soft cotton, but it was still not enough for her.
She took out a soft cotton quilt from her dimension and laid it on top. The weather was too hot, so she took out a bamboo mat and put it over the quilt. Now it was finally somewhat comfortable.
The road was bumpy, the sound of the carriage and horses was loud, and coupled with the worry of pursuers behind, Jiang Jin did not sleep soundly this night, only dozing off groggily for a while.
When the sky was just dimly lit, Jiang Jin got up. She lifted the curtain of the carriage window and called out, "Find a place nearby to rest for a bit."
Dong Si, who was driving the carriage, hurriedly agreed.
The convoy traveled another two miles or so before seeing a flat area with a small stream, and the convoy stopped there.
Jiang Jin jumped off the carriage with a small bundle in her hand, letting everyone rest and wash up. She herself walked upstream along the stream and found a secluded place to brush her teeth and wash.
Her dimension was fully stocked with daily necessities such as toothpaste, shampoo, facial cleanser, sanitary pads, and towels, enough for her to use for several lifetimes.
Then she took a quick bath. Although it was summer, the stream water in the morning was still a bit cold, and it took her a while to adapt.
After washing up, she removed the gauze from her hand and saw that the wound had basically scabbed over. The medicine brought from the 25th century was indeed effective.
She dried her hair until it was half dry before walking back with her hair down.
Hearing the sound, everyone turned to look and saw a graceful young girl walking leisurely towards them. The woman's dark hair was half dry, her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes like autumn waters, and she was as beautiful as a flower.
Although Zhou Sui and the others had seen Jiang Jin's beauty before, they couldn't help but be stunned at this moment, not to mention Yao Ji, Xie Nanxiao, and Luo Qingci, who had never seen Jiang Jin's true face. They were all mesmerized.
Jiang Jin frowned: "What's wrong with you all?"
Everyone then reacted, all lowering their heads, not daring to look directly at her.
Jiang Jin thought for a moment and roughly knew why they were acting this way. She pursed her lips and got into her carriage.
Seeing her get into the carriage, Xie Nanxiao whispered, "I finally know what beauty that can topple a country or a city is, an unparalleled beauty throughout the ages."
Jiang Jin got into the carriage and closed the door. She took out skincare products and sunscreen from her dimension to do basic facial care, and then took out a darker foundation.
She completely covered her translucent, delicate white skin, but didn't make any other changes.
With her skin several shades darker, her beauty naturally diminished a bit. Although she was still a beautiful woman, she was no longer at the level of making people stare in awe at first glance.
Fortunately, the cosmetics produced in the 25th century had no side effects and could be used freely without damaging the skin.
After finishing, she got off the carriage. When everyone saw her again, they were initially taken aback, then realized what happened, sighing inwardly at her amazing skills.
Jiang Jin first went to check on Yao Ji. His fever had gone down, and he had woken up, though his face was very pale.
His voice was weak: "I've caused trouble for you, my lady."
He actually had some vague consciousness yesterday and knew that the princess had fed him medicine. Not long after, his fever broke, and his wound hadn't continued to worsen today.
He didn't know what kind of medicine it was, but it must be very precious. He secretly kept this favor in his heart.
Seeing that his condition was okay, Jiang Jin sighed inwardly that a military general's physical fitness was truly excellent; an ordinary person probably wouldn't have survived.
Jiang Jin nodded: "Rest well and heal your wounds as soon as possible."
At this time, Zhou Sui walked over and asked, "My lady, what are your plans for the next step?"
Jiang Jin asked, "Is there a suitable place for an ambush nearby?"
Zhou Sui was stunned: "My lady, you want to?"
Jiang Jin nodded, looking at him approvingly. Talking to smart people saves a lot of trouble.
Being forced to take a beating was not her personality. When conditions permitted, she would choose to attack rather than defend.
She had killed Jiao Liang. No matter how you looked at it, the Jiao people would definitely send someone to hunt her down.
Their convoy definitely couldn't outrun cavalry, not to mention that the old, weak, sick, and disabled accounted for two in the convoy. Since this was the case, it was better to wait for the hare to crash into the tree trunk and fight a prepared battle.
This was the first point.
The second point was that after a night of running, everyone was exhausted, and there were two wounded people. The team needed a good rest.
Zhou Sui marveled inwardly. The princess was not only smart but also had the talent of a great general. She was calm in emergencies, decisive in her actions, and possessed both courage and strategy.
Yao Ji, leaning against the inside of the carriage, also understood Jiang Jin's meaning. A flash of amazement crossed his eyes. Princess Jinyang was absolutely not simple.
He was very familiar with this place. Before Zhou Sui could speak, he had already given the answer: "A few miles ahead, there is a steep canyon, easy to defend and hard to attack, very suitable for an ambush."
Jiang Jin's eyes lit up. A canyon was great! Not only could they use bows and arrows, but they could also use local materials like rolling stones as weapons.
Zhou Sui also remembered this place. He smiled and nodded: "That place is indeed very suitable. Behind the canyon, there are dense trees and a stream, suitable for resting."
Jiang Jin made the decision: "Alright, then let's go to the canyon. Move out."
Xie Nanxiao scratched his head. He understood the result, but didn't quite understand the process.
Everyone moved quickly, and the convoy continued forward.
Jiang Jin got into the carriage, pulled up the window curtain, and took out a map, spreading it out to look at.
She quickly saw the location of the canyon. The geographical environment was indeed suitable for an ambush.
The carriage traveled for about fifteen minutes and reached the canyon. There were steep rock slopes and a narrow valley floor.
It was a narrow and long geography. As long as one entered the canyon, the road could be completely blocked from the front and back. It was absolutely a great place for robbing houses and taking from the rich to help the poor.
Walking in such a place, Zhou Sui was also very cautious. After all, there were bandits, refugees, and rioters everywhere now, so it was better to be careful.
He had the convoy stop, and he rode his horse over first. After confirming there was no problem, he came back and led the convoy through the canyon.
After passing the canyon, they turned right into the mountains and walked a short distance on a mountain path. This place must be frequently visited by people resting; there was a path, but it was very rugged and uneven.
Especially for Jiang Jin's large carriage, it was a bumpy ride. Fortunately, Dong Si's driving skills were quite good, and he kept it steady.
Before long, they heard the sound of flowing water, and the convoy also stopped on a flat piece of land.
The forest here was dense, with towering trees almost completely blocking out the sunlight, making it perfectly suited for the sweltering heat of the summer.
Everyone was delighted. The environment here was indeed excellent; it was no wonder so many people came here to rest.
Jiang Jin put away the map, stepped down from the carriage, and began to assign tasks. Dong Si, Lady Feng, and Lady Liu, the three of you will be in charge of preparing breakfast.
Xie Nanxiao, you are responsible for the safety of the convoy. Chen Xi, unhitch the carriages and let the horses graze. Zhou Sui and I will go scout the terrain.
Everyone replied, Understood.
Luo Qingci hesitated for a moment, biting her lip before stepping forward. My lady, I... I am Third Lady Luo of Liangcheng. Last night, I shamelessly followed Chen Dalang out of the governor's manor. I am endlessly grateful for this kindness.
It is just... As she spoke, her face flushed a deep shade of red. It is just, could you please allow me to continue following you?
