Hua Manman had been uncomfortable from motion sickness during the day and was already exhausted. The moment her head hit the pillow, she was fast asleep.
Jiao Gui blew out the oil lamp, plunging the room into darkness.
The night was deep, and all was still.
Hua Manman was sleeping soundly when a hand suddenly reached out and covered her mouth and nose.
The shock jolted her awake!
Her eyes flew open to find a masked man dressed in black standing by her bed.
'Holy crap, an assassin!'
Hua Manman tried to scream for help, but with her mouth clamped shut, only a low whimper escaped.
Struck by a sudden idea, she kicked out toward the man's lower body.
However, the masked man had already anticipated her move and dodged her attack.
Hua Manman seized the opportunity to scramble out of bed and scream with all her might.
"Guards! Help!"
The cry echoed through the post station.
The sound of frantic footsteps immediately arose from outside.
