The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 926 - 207: Going North to Save Husband

Chapter 926: Chapter 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?"

"Lady Mo, you have many ideas, please think of something quickly! If the Waci attack us, we will suffer greatly!"

"Lady Mo, please think of a way! Save our villagers!"

People were in a state of panic, some already crying, others packing their valuables, ready to flee to a safe place.

"Everyone, don’t panic. We’re not certain of the specifics yet. Stay calm! Yuanyang County is the heartland of Great Chu, The Imperial Court has many capable people and military strategists. They won’t let the Waci reach us!" Pei Qin first calmed everyone down.

"The refugees have already fled to our place, and it has never been this bad before! This time, it seems if we don’t escape, there’s little chance of fortune!"

This was tantamount to saying that Great Chu was about to fall!

Pei Qin cursed under her breath, "Shut up! The Waci haven’t even attacked yet, and you’re already causing chaos yourselves!?"

Seeing her anger, everyone immediately fell silent, but couldn’t stop feeling frightened inside.

Kong Yi stood at the periphery, calling out discontentedly, "The Waci haven’t attacked now, but if we drag our feet and they do come, it will be too late! By then, we can only face death!"

"Yes! If we really wait for the Waci to attack, it’ll be too late!"

"What about the lives of our families?"

"My wife has just given birth to a child!"

Pei Qin pushed through the crowd, moving towards Kong Yi.

Seeing her intent, Kong Yi turned and fled into the mass of people.

Pei Qin stepped back a few paces and stood on a stone roller at the entrance of the alley, "Everyone calm down for now. Even if the Waci haven’t attacked yet, and even if they really do, we have the garrison forces, and the army will confront the enemy! If you’re afraid, we in Taiping Town can form our own defense squad! Each household’s strongest laborers come forward to join, armed ready. Even if the worst comes, we can protect our families and get to a safe place!"

Watching her stand tall on the stone roller, her expression solemn and cold as if no matter was too great to handle, the crowd inexplicably quieted down.

"We’ll listen to Lady Mo! We’ll form a guard team!"

"I’ll listen to Lady Mo too!"

As the responses grew, villagers sought out Pei Qin because she held a Decree, and her family had guards; she was proficient in martial arts, and also had a noble young lord in her care. Their family would surely keep him and Pei Qin safe! Most importantly, Shen Songming was present, and his father held an official position. Even if the Waci really came attacking, he’d have a way to escape. He was so good to Pei Qin and was Jiujiu’s godfather. He surely wouldn’t just run off; he would take Pei Qin and the others with him. Following Shen Songming and Pei Qin was the safest option for them!

Pei Qin responded, calming them with a few more words, then hurried home to find Shen Songming and have him stand in for a bit, "I’m going to the county to see the situation."