Chapter 242: The Ji Sisters’ Arrival

Yu Province.

Green leaves flourished in the trees under the sunny weather. Sunlight spread everywhere, and it was warm and comfortable.

Rumble! Rumble!

A decorated carriage was travelling at its own pace on the mountain roads.

Behind the luxurious carriage were several ordinary vehicles carrying countless small and large chests tightly attached and secured. It gave the impression of a whole family moving away. The coachmen on the luxurious carriage informed the occupants inside, “Miss, we will shortly arrive at Yu Province. It will take another two days before we can reach the capital.”

Soon after, a sharp voice ensued. It was the whining of a woman. “Why is it taking so long to arrive?”

They had been travelling for several days, and there still remained two more days before they would arrive! That was infuriating to death!

The coachman answered, “Miss, the mountain roads are quite bumpy, so we have to reduce our speed.”

“Alright! Enough! Hurry and speed up a bit. Don’t delay our arrival!”

“Yes, Miss!”

Under the woman’s order, the coachman lifted his whip and flogged the horses’ back. The horses let out a painful neigh and accelerated their pace. The carriage picked up its speed, and shook even more from the uneven road. Soon, screams were heard coming out from the carriage.

Black tea had spilled on Ji Muqing’s precious skirt, causing her heartfelt distress; her face scrunched in displeasure. Her hands remained in midair, as she was unable to decide where to put them since her skirt was dirty. “Can’t you hold your tea? Look at what you did to my favorite skirt!” she complained.

Next to her, Ji Wanxin was not faring much better. Her hands were scalded by the hot tea. She put down her cup of tea and blew on her hands while saying, “You can wash it when we reach the capital.”

“It’s easy for you to say that when you’re not the one who was splashed,” Ji Muqing snorted. The anger had caused her complexion to turn red. She continued to complain, “Fortunately, you have not dirtied the clothes I plan to wear when attending the palace. Otherwise, watch out ho