When my vicious stepmother mistakenly married me to the Immortal Lord

Xiuyun quietly peeked out from the bushes and saw Jiang Dahai lying in a pool of blood, her eyes full of horror.

She had never seen such a young lady before, calm, decisive, and even a little strange.

"Xiuyun, come here quickly!"

Jiang Song's call brought Xiuyun back to reality from her trance.

With trembling legs, she slowly walked out of the bushes and came to Jiang Song. "Young Madam, is it, is it the people from the Marquis' Mansion who want to kill us?"

"Yeah." Jiang Song responded, and then began to search all over Jiang Dahai's body.

Soon, he found a storage bag and some flares.

Jiang Dahai is dead, and the seal on the storage bag is automatically released.

Jiang Song used his spiritual sense to investigate and found that in addition to a large amount of gold and silver, there were also some of Jiang Dahai's personal belongings.

Most of that money was used as a reward for hiring killers.

Jiang Song guessed that Jiang Dahai was staying here to confirm whether the criminals had succeeded and to serve as a backup.

Once the matter is exposed, he can also send out a signal in time to summon more people.

Now, all of this has become her trophy.

Jiang Song sneered, put the storage bag into his own pocket, and glanced around with a cold look.

After confirming that there were no other threats in the mountains, she said to Xiuyun, "Xiuyun, let's go. We have to get down the mountain quickly."

Xiuyun didn't care about being afraid and followed Jiang Song closely. The two of them quickened their pace and rushed down the winding mountain road.

When he was almost at the foot of the mountain, Jiang Song found a simple shed built by farmers for guarding the forest or for temporary rest.

She had an idea and pulled Xiuyun over.

"Xiuyun, let's rest here for a while and change our clothes to avoid attracting unnecessary attention after we go down the mountain."

After the fight just now, Jiang Song's dress was stained with a lot of blood. If she went out like this, it would definitely cause an uproar.

Xiuyun nodded. Although she was still nervous, she felt much more at ease with Jiang Song by her side.

The two entered the shed, and Jiang Song took out two sets of clean clothes from his bag, handed one set to Xiuyun, and began to change himself.

After changing his clothes, Jiang Song took out some clean water and a cloth, carefully wiped the blood off his body, and asked Xiuyun to do the same.

After finishing everything, Jiang Song carefully wrapped up the bloody clothes and used towels, ready to find an opportunity to dispose of them so as not to leave any clues.

The two of them went down the mountain and walked to a teahouse. The driver who brought them here in the morning was still waiting there, but he looked very impatient.

"Oh, ma'am, what took you so long? My family depends on this carriage business for their livelihood. We were delayed for half a day today. This loss is huge."

As soon as the driver saw Jiang Song and Xiuyun, he immediately came over and complained non-stop.

Jiang Song smiled slightly and took out a few silver coins from his sleeve and handed them to the driver. "I'm really delayed today. This is your compensation. I hope you don't mind it."

When the driver saw the silver coins, his expression instantly brightened, and he quickly thanked her: "Thank you, ma'am. The city gates are about to close. I will prepare a carriage for you two. Let's hurry into the city."

Jiang Song said, "Uncle, we won't take this car for now. You go back to the city first. We will arrange our return trip later."

Seeing the desolate surroundings, and thinking that Jiang Song and his servant might be in an inappropriate situation here, the driver couldn't help but say something more.

"Madam, are you two really okay in this desolate mountain? Or should I wait a little longer and take you two back home safely?"

"No need, uncle, we have our own arrangements. You should return to the city as soon as possible so that your family won't worry."

Seeing Jiang Song's persistence and having just gained an advantage, the driver stopped talking and bowed, saying, "Then I will be leaving first. Madam and the young lady must be careful."

After saying this, the coachman drove away in the carriage.

"Young Madam, it's getting dark and we can't hire another carriage. How are we going to get back later?" Xiuyun felt a little anxious as she looked at the carriage that was getting farther and farther away.

Jiang Song seemed remarkably calm. "Then let's not go back yet. Let's go to a nearby town and find an inn to stay in. We'll make plans tomorrow."

"Ah? This! But when we went out this morning, Madam told us to go early and come back early. If we don't come back all night, I'm afraid there will be a lot of trouble in the mansion." Xiuyun said worriedly, frowning.

Jiang Song gently patted the back of Xiuyun's hand to comfort her.

"I will personally explain to Mother tomorrow. Today's matter is of great importance, and we must ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"If we rush back home now, there's no guarantee that something might happen along the way. Jiang Dahai is carrying flares, and his accomplices might be searching for us nearby. Returning to the city now would undoubtedly be a trap."

Xiuyun's face turned even paler when she heard this. She held Jiang Song's hand tightly, as if it was her only support.

"Then, what should we do? Madam, I'm so scared..."

Jiang Song gently hugged Xiuyun and whispered comfortingly: "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Let's leave here quickly and head to the nearest town. Have a good rest tonight and recharge your energy."

The setting sun has gradually sunk, and the night begins to cover the earth. Occasionally, the howling of wild beasts can be heard on the mountain road, which makes people feel cold.

Jiang Song and Xiuyun held hands and walked quickly along the rugged mountain road in the faint moonlight.

Relying on the original owner's memory, Jiang Song was quite familiar with this area. She took Xiuyun through a dense forest and came to a wider path.

Although this trail is inconspicuous, it is a shortcut to the nearby town.

After walking for about half an hour, we could vaguely see some lights ahead, which was the outline of the town.

Jiang Song and Xiuyun smiled at each other and quickened their pace.

This small town is called "Brocade Town" because there are many silk weaving workshops in the town.

Jiang Song lived in this town with his mother for several years when he was young, but his memories were not very good.

Her mother, Cui Yunniang, became pregnant before marriage and was looked down upon in the village. Later, she moved to this town with Jiang Song, rented a small house, and made a living by spinning in a workshop.

Cui Yunniang was born beautiful, and even with a child, she was still coveted by others.

Those malicious looks and rumors are an indelible shadow in Jiang Song’s childhood memories.

One year, there was a famine in the town and many people fled. Cui Yunniang had no choice but to take Jiang Song to the imperial capital to find relatives and found the Anding Marquis Mansion.

I thought I could live a peaceful life, but I didn't know that the Jiang family was a dangerous place.

Jiang Song sighed in her heart. She had never mentioned these past events to anyone else, not even Xiuyun knew about them.

Now that I am back to my hometown, I feel very emotional.

As time goes by, this place no longer has the prosperity it once had.

Most of the silk workshops have been abandoned, and the bamboo racks used to dry silk in the dam are covered with traces of time, looking lonely and desolate.

Although the night in Zhijin Town is not as prosperous as the imperial capital, it has a unique sense of tranquility and peace.

The street lights were dim, illuminating the mottled cobblestone road. Most of the sparse shops on both sides were closed, and only a few inns still had their lights on.

Jiang Song and Xiuyun walked into a shop called "Yue Lai Inn". Although the storefront was inconspicuous, the inside was clean and tidy.

The innkeeper was a middle-aged man with a kind face. When he saw a guest coming, he immediately came out to greet him with a smile.

"Girls, would you like to stay overnight? Our inn is clean and comfortable, with reasonable prices. We guarantee you'll be satisfied."

"Boss, I want a room upstairs." Jiang Song said, handing over some small change as a deposit.