章 243: Chapter 227: Fears (First Update)

The streets were quiet in the early morning, with only a scattered handful of people and horse-drawn vehicles on the move.

As Ye Guixue's carriage left the Duke Residence and headed towards the Shen Residence, it had just crossed the main street and was about to turn a corner when a man on a horse charged out from an angle. The rider skillfully controlled his steed, just barely pulling the reins in time.

The coachman quickly brought the carriage to a halt, so abruptly that Ye Guixue, who had been sitting upright inside, jolted sharply.

The coachman quickly inquired, "Young Master, are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Ye Guixue's voice sounded calmly.