Chapter 926 - 207: Going North to Save Husband
The Waci people often incited riots at the border, harassing the boundaries, and attempting to move south to seize this vast and fertile land.
However, due to the late emperor’s emphasis on martial arts, a great batch of military generals with exceptional talent emerged, and Chu Nation’s borders had formed long-standing fortresses. But during the reign of Emperor Chu Wen, as he favored literature, scholars gradually became more numerous.
Overall, the Waci had never succeeded over the years, so it was unlikely they could suddenly launch an attack. Thus, when the news arrived, there was an outcry, everyone shocked.
"Is there an official report? Where did the news come from?" Pei Qin strode towards home, asking Zhang Gengshan, who had come to report the news.
Limping, Zhang Gengshan hustled to keep up, "The young master is still in Xining, and the Waci most frequently trouble the Xining border. The young master hasn’t sent a message back! But I’ve heard that refugees are heading our way to seek asylum, saying that the Waci have already breached our defenses. It certainly takes time for the news to travel; perhaps they’ve already occupied several cities by now! Madam! We should gather a troop!" The young master isn’t at home, and the household is full of womenfolk, especially the eldest miss and the little miss who are still so young. With Xiao Yong here, and Xiao Yi in their hands, sending a message anywhere would surely bring immediate military reinforcement!
"I’ll go find out more about the situation!" Pei Qin said in a deep voice, striding toward home.
The villagers were already panicked because people returning from Lin County had seen refugees seeking sanctuary. Here in Runing Prefecture, they were essentially in the inner lands, but if the Waci had already fought their way here, then all these commoners would become souls under the Waci’s blades!
Seeing Pei Qin return, the crowd surged forward, "Lady Mo! War is coming! The Waci are going to attack! What do we do?"