Chapter 322: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 322: A Well-Intentioned Reminder (3)
"Exactly, we may be useless, but we understand the meaning of 'joining the army with a pen'! If the Da Chu truly needs us, we will also take up broadswords and fight!" Scholar B expressed his displeasure, clearly feeling belittled by the middle-aged man.
"Well said! A real man should take responsibility. What kind of skill is it to rely on others for protection?" A burly man from another table stood up, looking approvingly at the scholars.
"Yes, well said!"
Many people in the hall applauded as well. In times of life and death, who can remain unaffected? Everyone must rely on themselves.
Even though Mo Yan was a woman, she had a pure heart. Hearing such declarations, she felt a surge of emotion and silently cheered.
The middle-aged man initially stuck out his neck to argue a few points, but the hall was filled with scholars, who were in the prime of their youth and fervently attacked him verbally. Before long, the middle-aged man was drowned out by the voices.
"Hmph, I can't be bothered with you poor scholars. If you have the guts, go to the battlefield yourselves!"
He hadn't expected that a few extra words would lead to such embarrassment. Seeing many people glaring at him with disdain, the middle-aged man, after shouting these words, couldn't bear to stay any longer. He threw some silver on the table and hurried away.
With the target of their 'crusade' gone and a few more comments exchanged, the little episode passed.
Seeing that the sun had risen high but no one had come along the main road, Mo Yan asked the attendant about the time. Learning that it was almost the fourth quarter of the hour of the dragon (between 7:00 and 9:00 AM), and that the army would soon march out of the city, with the emperor's sedan passing by here, she calmed her mind and waited patiently.
Sure enough, less than a cup of tea's time later, a group of soldiers in armor approached from afar, stepping with an imposing air.
After a series of commands from their leader, they split into two lines, standing straight along the main road, each with swords at their waists and spears in hand. Even without being close, one could feel their fierce aura, indicating they had undoubtedly been through the baptism of blood.
"Is that the Imperial Guard? How imposing!" Someone couldn't help but look out the window, their voice filled with awe.
The person next to him nodded and said, "Of course they are imposing. They are the elite chosen from the military, each having been through countless battles. Otherwise, how could they become the Imperial Guard?"
Watching the Imperial Guard, Mo Yan suddenly recalled the first time she met Xiao Ruiyuan. At that time, he was as cold as iron, riding a big horse, descending like a deity with his equally fierce subordinates, bringing hope to her in her desperate situation.
Yet, such a cold person actually rescued her father and siblings from villains at her request, perhaps this is what they call a cold exterior but warm heart.
Following this thought, Mo Yan remembered the second time they met. Thinking of how she mistook him for a thief and knocked him out with a stick, she found it amusing. But this incident, he shouldn't... know about it, right? Otherwise, why has he never mentioned it?
At this moment, Mo Yan had a smile on her face without realizing it, her gentle expression like a newly blossomed spring flower, and her clear eyes seemed to be filled with something extra.
From the palace to the north gate, the route was heavily guarded by the Imperial Guard, prohibiting pedestrians from walking on the streets. Behind the north gate, more guards were added, not allowing outsiders to enter. Gradually, many people ran out from their homes to watch the excitement, standing along the streets, jostling each other to stand at the front and catch a glimpse of the famous generals of the Great Chu.
If lucky, they might even see the emperor. To boost morale, the emperor would be climbing the city gate today to send off the 100,000 soldiers on their expedition!
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