Chapter 237: Momentary Lapse of Judgment
The Emperor and Xing reached the carriages they were supposed to be on, protected by Lin Mubai and his people and the fake Emperor and the Empress were switched. They still had a three day ride to the battle site and Xing could see the distant south, gloomy and having thunderstorms.
They had a very secure protection as there was a possibility of Shihong’s gang attacking and Xing joined the Emperor’s carriage to gather news of the warfield, the first day.
Upon entering the carriage of the Emperor, Xing realised the difference in their status. Her carriage had all the basic furnishings to be comfortable but the Emperor’s... Well it’s like his room was being carried by twelve horses. He had a bed - a big one, a couch and a table and other decorative ornaments too.
Well, what can you say! He is the Emperor!
Xing got in the carriage and Bai Li followed her and Lin Mubai were there too. Lin Mubai told her how Lord Chu is taking credits for the food supplies she sent to the battlefield and Xing just waved it off. It would be odd if that Lord Chu didn’t do that!
Lin Mubai also asked her advise about some merchants who want all their money back as they "don’t want to stay in a burning house". Lin Mubai said that they are staying closer to here and are trying to force his hand to pay everything in full immediately.
The situation in the kingdom was that everyone had come to terms that the war will be lost and the tribes will drive them out.
There are news that some villages in the south, have left their villages and started to migrate towards other kingdoms to claim refuge.
How unpatriotic for them to leave the moment there is some trouble in the kingdom and just within weeks of war..?
For the poor villagers it might be their struggle for life but For the rich merchants to leave means after the war is over there won’t be people to pay taxes. There should be some compensation, right?