Yu Mingyue found Yu Miaoyan to be particularly amusing when playing, and quite cute and endearingly simple when not being mischievous.
"Alright, alright, you can ride it," Yu Mingyue handed the reins to Yu Miaoyan.
Yu Miaoyan, whose emotions were always visible on her face, was immediately delighted and mounted the horse.
"Second Brother, keep an eye on Eldest Sister, don't let her ride too fast," Yu Mingyue instructed.
"Sixth Sister, rest assured."
Yu Mingyue and Yu Miaoling followed at a moderate distance, appearing calm and composed. However, the moment they encountered prey, Yu Mingyue transformed, her arrows rarely missing their mark.
"Sixth Sister is truly amazing," Yu Miaoling said with great admiration.
"Fifth Sister is just too timid. I'll take you to the manor to play sometime; that's where the real fun is," Yu Mingyue said, holding a bow in one hand and an arrow feather in the other, idly twirling it.
Suddenly, a scream was heard from ahead: "Help!"
"That sounds like Eldest Sister. Fifth Sister, don't wander off, I'll go check," Yu Mingyue's expression changed.
Yu Miaoling nodded vigorously, "Okay!"
Yu Mingyue flicked her whip and galloped forward.
Indeed, Yu Miaoyan's horse had gone out of control and was bolting towards the dense forest ahead.
Yu Mingchuan's riding skills were mediocre, and his horse was not a fine steed, so he couldn't keep up.
As Yu Mingyue raced forward, she put her fingers to her lips and let out a whistle-like sound.
But it seemed to have no effect; the horse's speed did not decrease.
"Eldest Sister, lower your body and pull the reins tight..." Yu Mingyue shouted.
Yu Miaoyan was petrified and crying on the horse's back. Hearing her Sixth Sister catching up, she treated her like a savior: "Sixth Sister, save me."
As she said this, she seemed to have forgotten that Yu Mingyue was younger than her.
"Zhu Yu, help me!" Yu Mingyue glanced at Zhu Yu, who was catching up.
Zhu Yu immediately understood Yu Mingyue's intention and flatly refused, "No, it's too dangerous."
"A life is at stake, and this may have happened because of me. Eldest Sister, I must save her," Yu Mingyue's tone was resolute.
It had taken so much effort to get the disheveled Second Branch back on track. If Eldest Sister were to have an accident, all their efforts might be in vain, and Madam Zhao would be in a lot of trouble.
"But..."
"No buts. Ahead is the dense forest, and the Sage is within. If the imperial carriage is startled, it will be no small matter," Yu Mingyue had already leaped from her horse.
She had only played this game with the young ladies within the manor, but in this situation, she wasn't entirely confident.
Zhu Yu gritted her teeth and could only cooperate, using her skill to give Yu Mingyue a push. Yu Mingyue used the momentum to propel herself forward rapidly, landing steadily on Yu Miaoyan's horse.
Yu Miaoyan's voice was hoarse from crying. Yu Mingyue had no time to comfort her and quickly said, "Close your eyes!"
Then, with a swift movement, she struck. The maddened horse, in pain, reared its head and neighed, its front legs leaping, nearly throwing them both off.
Yu Mingyue seized the opportunity, pulling Yu Miaoyan with her as they tumbled to the side. There was grass nearby, so the landing should be softer.
Because she had anticipated it, the pain upon landing was intense but bearable.
Yu Miaoyan was still in shock, her tears mixed with blood on her face. She had even forgotten to cry.
Zhu Yu arrived before them almost the instant Yu Mingyue landed.
"Young Lady!" Zhu Yu exclaimed, her face full of anxiety.
If anything happened to her young lady, she would not be able to atone for it even a hundred times over.
"I'm fine," Yu Mingyue tried to force a smile, but her backside was indeed quite sore from the fall.
When landing, she feared breaking her leg like that Madam Feng. After weighing her options, she could only sacrifice the part of her body with the most flesh.