Chapter 202 – Desolate Liangzhou (Part Two)
At Liangzhou's city gates, many people fled for their lives, and many others lost their lives.
The authorities were not able to do anything. It was impossible to stop the crowd, so they let people leave. Surprisingly, after the first wave of people left, Liangzhou City became considerably calmer.
Some left this place, but others chose to stay. More than half the population chose to stay behind. Overall, Liangzhou Prefecture became noticeably more subdued.
After returning from the city gates that day, Chi Nanwei didn’t eat a single meal the entire day. Ye Beizhi understood that the events of that day had weighed heavily on her mind, so he didn’t push her.
Instead, he went out and bought her favorite snacks. Apart from Rao Shuang, who still seemed worried, everyone else carried on as if nothing had happened, living their lives as usual.
Three days had passed since that day. With the innkeeper, the staff, and the cook all gone, they had to take care of meals and other necessities themselves.
So on the fourth day, Baili Gucheng stepped onto the street to buy some ingredients. The group would go hungry otherwise.
In truth, he hadn’t planned on going out. He didn't want to go anywhere besides staying by Yang Lu’s side. However, Chi Nanwei persuaded him to go, saying it wasn’t good to stay indoors all day, and Ye Beizhi eventually ushered him out.
The streets had long since lost their usual bustle and prosperity. Piles of abandoned belongings were scattered along the roadside. When the wind blew, fallen leaves and loose rubbish skipped through the streets far away, accentuating the desolate atmosphere of the city.
Baili Gucheng looked around and headed toward a market he remembered visiting.
Upon reaching the market, he realized that without the usual crowded stalls and vendors, the place was surprisingly large, its emptiness enough to drive one mad.