Suddenly, the cart stopped, as if it bumped against something. "Have I reached my destination?" Concubine Ma wondered.

Soon, the barrel began to shake again, as if being lifted by someone. Sensing this, Concubine Ma became more assured. She held her breath in the barrel and did not dare to move at all.

The barrel landed firmly, as if being placed on a cart. Then the cart was pulled away. At the beginning, the barrel shook a little, but not seriously. Based on the ...