Reaching around Princess Qingyun, she pulled the reins taut. Feeling the force of her grip, the horse began to calm.
Thankfully, it was only a small, young horse. Had it been a warhorse, Ji Qingwu wouldn't have been able to control it at all.
Horses have a habit of testing their riders. The gentler you are, the more they'll act up. But once they feel your strength, they become obedient.
With Ji Qingwu in command of the reins, the little bay horse was much more manageable, but it was still galloping forward, unable to stop.
They were about to smash through the barrier.
Ji Qingwu made a split-second decision. She grabbed hold of Qingyun and shouted, "We have to jump! Don't be afraid!"
"No... I can't... I'm scared..."
Princess Qingyun was paralyzed with fear, her feet jammed into the stirrups and her hands desperately clutching the horse's mane.
Her refusal made Ji Qingwu miss the optimal moment to jump.
