The next day turned out to be unexpectedly nice weather.
Although they woke up before dawn to pack up their camp and prepare for departure, the faint morning light breaking through the east was a rare clear sight in recent days. As the sun gradually rose, a vast blue sky unfolded overhead, the bright blue color dazzling to the eye. Everything around was covered in dried grass, reflecting a golden hue under the sunlight, appearing boundless and vast, invigorating one's spirit.
Yet this good mood was abruptly dispelled when she awkwardly stumbled down as she tried to mount her horse due to sore muscles and back pain.
"Ah!"
Shang Ruyi quickly grabbed the horse's bridle, barely steadying herself, but her legs still trembled weakly, making it impossible to climb onto the horse.
Just as she began to feel anxious, a pair of hands reached over from behind and held her waist.
"Hmm?"
