As Lin Hu made the first move, the skirmish broke out instantly. Bandits and guards clashed, blades flashing in the air. Although the carriage carrying Lin Menghan and her mother was shielded by the guards in the center, Lin Menghan, hearing the sounds of slaughter outside, trembled in fear.
"Mother..." she whimpered, curling up in her mother’s arms.
"Don't be afraid. Your Uncle Lin Hu will protect us. Everything will be fine," Lady Lin said, though she felt a tremor of alarm herself. She hid her fear, gently stroking Lin Menghan’s back to soothe her.
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