Chapter 221 Concubine Ma's Death

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 distance they had traveled, Concubine Ma estimated that they had left the Lord Protector's Manor. She felt a little relieved. It was really convenient to come out of the manor at this point! After some time, the cart stopped and the barrel was lifted again. Concubine Ma listened carefully, but heard nothing. It seemed everything was extremely quiet outside. Then something very heavy was hung over the barrel and Concubine Ma felt that under the weight of it, the barrel was likely to fall. Before she could do anythin