The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 927 - 207: Going North to Save My Husband_2

Chapter 927: Chapter 207: Going North to Save My Husband_2

"Shouldn’t you be standing firm with me? I don’t understand military matters! I’ve already sent someone to check on the news!" Shen Songming glared at her.

"I don’t understand them either!" Pei Qin said bluntly.

Shen Songming spat at her, "Don’t think I don’t know!" She had spent some time in the military camp when she was young, and her father held a title. Having been immersed in that environment since childhood, he refused to believe she was clueless!

"So, are your people sharper, or am I?" Pei Qin raised an eyebrow.

Shen Songming had nothing to say, "Fine! You go!"

Pei Qin changed into her robust outfit and, along with Lu Hai, left the house.

"Liu Feng, you go too!" Shen Songming called out, he had enough people with him to protect Jiujiu and Xixi, the two little radishes. There was no need to worry about Xiao Yi.

Liu Feng also mounted his horse and followed Pei Qin out.

On their way, they met Pei Wendong and Xiao Yong, "Eldest sister! Have you heard the news already?!"

"I’ve heard it already. If you’re not staying in the county town, then go back first. I’ll go and see what the situation is!" Pei Qin said.

"I’ll go with you..." Pei Wendong immediately said.

"You all go back! I’m only going near the county town!" Pei Qin cut him off.

Xiao Yong hurriedly ordered his guard, "You all follow Sister Qin first!"

"No need! More people would only be a hindrance!" Pei Qin called out and sped away on her horse.

Lu Hai and Liu Feng followed closely behind her.

Watching the three of them dash away, Pei Wendong clenched his fists, angrily resenting his own lack of power. He had been useless up to now, always relying on his eldest sister to hold up the sky for him.

Xiao Yong patted his shoulder, "Do what’s within your power when the time comes!"

Pei Wendong nodded and headed home with him. With their eldest sister not at home, Jiujiu and Xixi were still there, as well as his second sister.

Pei Qin arrived first at Yuanyang County and asked Jiang Benxin about the situation, "If the Waci People have breached the gate, shouldn’t The Imperial Court have sent an imperial bulletin over?"

Jiang Benxin dared not hide anything, "The bulletins from Runing Prefecture might have been hijacked by someone. I also just got the news from the Prince. The Waci People have seized six cities and are now heading towards Jingshi Capital. The Emperor has dispatched troops to battle... and the national treasury’s silver has been stolen."

Pei Qin snorted coldly. No matter where, the country could not escape from its parasites!

Jiang Benxin was also extremely anxious, but he tried to reassure Pei Qin, urging her to ensure the Junior Provincial Official’s safety at all costs, "The Prince’s intention is for you to take the Junior Provincial Official south across the river!" to ensure safety.

"Cross the river? With the Huanghe River as a formidable barrier, if I’m to cross the river, is the Emperor planning to relocate the capital?" Pei Qin’s gaze was sharp, her words even more cutting.

Jiang Benxin’s face changed. He thought that with the Waci People’s fierce momentum, one moment the world was prosperous, and the next, the gates were breached and cities fell, catching them off guard. Even if they could muster enough military strength, it would be a perilous situation now. Seeing Pei Qin’s spirit, and knowing Mo Heng was currently in Xining Guard and might lead his troops to victory if there was a war, he spoke in a lower voice, "Madam! If the Waci cavalry overruns the North Gate and continues southward, reaching the Jingshi Capital... With ample forces in the capital, it’s unlikely to be besieged."

"What do you mean?" Could it be that the old emperor is also planning to flee? A vast empire, unable to deal with a mere Waci People?

Jiang Benxin fell silent for a moment, then said, "The Emperor might go on a southern hunt."

A southern hunt... it sounded dignified as a southern tour, but in plain terms, it was a flight! Pei Qin cursed inwardly and hurried to Runing Guard. Jiang Benxin was a cunning official who understood interests well, but knew nothing about the situation at the border!

Hurrying all the way, she reached the Guard, which had already begun its martial law.

Zhao Xiaochen had spent several years in the Guard and had led people before. Mo Heng had also been in the Guard, taking a team with him when he went to Xining. Pei Qin caught two people and questioned them.

"The Waci People have breached the gate! Not just the Waci, but the Rong Clan from the northeast are attacking the border as well! The Waci People have created the Thunder Cannon; wherever it goes, it’s invincible, unstoppable!"

Pei Qin wanted to curse, "What on earth is a Thunder Cannon!?"

"Catapults launch stones, but they launch Sky Thunders!" The two said, then kindly reminded, letting Pei Qin know she should head south to take refuge and return after the war is over.

Pei Qin looked sharply towards the north and said, "Let’s go!"

By the time they returned home, the town had already packed up and was ready to head south for refuge. Upon asking, it turned out to be Xiao Yi’s intention. He had already revealed his Commandery Prince status to Shen Songming and ordered him to listen and head south.

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