Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 323 Someone Has Ideas: A Well-Intentioned Warning (4)_1

Chapter 323: Chapter 323 Someone Has Ideas: A Well-Intentioned Warning (4)_1

The streets were lined with an increasing number of commoners, forming thick walls of people on both sides. Those sitting inside the hall couldn’t see any of the goings-on along the street. Unable to contain themselves, some who had already paid for their tea and snacks ran out to join the crowd.

With the first gone, quickly followed a second, and before long, the whole hall was left with a sparse few elderly who could not jostle with the others.

Mo Yan, who was sitting by the window and couldn’t see anything either, thought it over and decided to settle her bill and squeeze in with the crowd. She had come all the way to see Xiao Ruiyuan off; if she couldn’t even catch a glimpse of him, what kind of send-off would that be?

"Stop pushing from behind, everyone’s almost getting squashed!"

"Move back, move back! My belt came off from the pushing; let me through to find it."

"Ouch, my foot’s about to be crushed; does anyone have to push that hard?"

...

The accumulating crowd all clamored not to push, but there were so few spots with a good view that everybody wanted to be at the front. No one gave way, and so the pushing became even worse!

Mo Yan had intended to find a quieter spot just to catch a glimpse of Xiao Ruiyuan, but with so many people, even if she didn’t push, others pushed her. In the midst of the jostling, she found herself in the middle, and with one more push, she ended up at the very front, nearly crashing her head into the cold, hard armor of an Imperial Guard.

Finding herself in such a prime spot, Mo Yan naturally did not want to be pushed away. With nothing to hold on to except for the steadfast Imperial Guard, she clenched her teeth and stood her ground, refusing to budge no matter who pushed her.

Several times she was nearly pushed away, she instinctively reached out and grabbed the edge of the armor. Fortunately, that Imperial Guard had been pulled so many times and, given the crowd, he didn’t seem to mind.

The cold winter wind did not lessen the fervor of the people. More and more spectators lined the route, and at last, the departing army appeared in the distance, marching forward. Leading the way from around the corner were eight solemn-faced Imperial Guards, wielding long spears to clear the path for the army.

Immediately behind them came a pure black warhorse, and atop that horse, clad in black armor, was none other than Xiao Ruiyuan.

The gentle winter sun softly enveloped him, reflecting sharp cold beams. Such a stark contrast struck directly into Mo Yan’s heart, making her breath catch and her eyes unable to see anything but him.

She wasn’t the only one awestruck; the instant that god-like figure appeared, the entire bustling street fell silent. People’s gaze fervently followed that figure, with only one thought in their minds: This is a true General!

"General Xiao will prevail! Great Chu will prevail!"

It was not clear who let out the first passionate shout, which, in the midst of absolute silence, sounded particularly clear. As if waking from a dream, people’s surging emotions opened like a floodgate. Shouts of "General Xiao will prevail, Great Chu will prevail" came thundering in, echoing up to the heavens!

In the private rooms of the teahouse, the ladies of esteemed families could no longer contain their composure as they stood at the windows, their faces flushed with excitement, watching that most dazzling figure with undisguised admiration in their eyes.

Mo Yan stared fixedly at the figure drawing ever closer, utterly overwhelmed. She wanted to join in the shouts with everyone else, but when the words reached her lips, she realized that straightforward speech seemed pale in comparison to the presence of such a man.

It was not Xiao Ruiyuan’s first time facing such a stirring scene. He reigned in his formidable aura, accepting the people’s reverence and hopes squarely, his eyes involuntarily scanning the crowd in hopes of finding that delicate figure he longed to see.

Not there, not there, still not there!

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