Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

After Meng Changqing left, Wen called all her family members together.

He first explained the impending war, then addressed the crowd, saying, "We're all family, so I'll be frank. War is never a good thing. Since we have the opportunity to leave, there's no need to linger here."

"Master Xi, go back and pack your things first. We'll leave tonight with Mancang and the others."

“I can’t leave.” Xi Bei took a step back and crossed her arms. “No matter what, I’m a clerk in this county government office. It’s not right for me to run away just because I hear there’s a war.”

Tell them to leave.

Wen looked at the people around the table.

The people mentioned by Xi Bei shook their heads. "Madam, we're not leaving either. We've never fought a war before. We've seen everything when we followed the general. We've killed countless Yan bandits. We're not afraid."

"That's right! You don't need to worry about us."

These people followed Meng Sixing from the capital to Beishan County, ultimately because of their loyalty to him.

They were willing to do odd jobs here and were willing to weather the storm with this family.

Unable to persuade them, Wen turned her attention to Xiao Dai.

Their eyes met in an instant, and Xiao Dai knew what she was going to say. She immediately said, "I'm not leaving either. I have to stay here. What if the young master can't take care of you two? I'm worried."

“Xiao Dai, listen to me first,” Madam Wen said. “You and Bao’er have just gotten married, and war is about to break out here. How can your father-in-law’s family be at ease in the capital? If something happens to them in the future, how will our family face your father-in-law?”

When this was mentioned, Xiao Dai hesitated, and he gripped Liu Bao'er's hand tightly.

If it were just him, he wouldn't hesitate at all, but as Mrs. Wen said, Liu Bao'er and her family were also involved.

Wen continued to persuade, "Go back and pack your things now. Only take your valuables. Changqing will see you off tonight."

Xiao Dai met Liu Bao'er's gaze, and neither of them spoke, just looking at each other.

"Go back." Madam Wen turned slightly and instructed Mancang, who had been sitting beside her, "You go pack your things too. Just take two sets of underwear. You'll be traveling with your brother and the others." Mancang hadn't expected that she was involved. "I'm leaving?" she asked疑惑地问道, "Where am I going?"

This has always been where she lived.

"Let's go to the capital." Madam Wen smoothed the stray hairs from her forehead. "You haven't been to our home in the capital yet. Let Xiao Dai take you to stay in the capital."

"I don't want to, I won't go." Mancang didn't talk about loyalty or weigh the pros and cons; she was simply stubborn. "I want to follow the young master."

“Young Master won’t be able to take care of you then,” Liang Qiuqiu advised. “Staying here will only cause him unnecessary worry.”

"I don't care, I don't care!" Mancang simply ignored him, unilaterally ended the conversation, and ran away.

Liang Jiujiu sighed, and Wen Shi comforted her, "Never mind, let her be."

"We still need to go to Doctor Hu's house."

When Wen, Liang, and the others arrived at Doctor Hu's pharmacy, he was preparing medicine in the yard. He seemed a little surprised to see them. "Are you feeling unwell? Why did you come all the way here? Didn't I tell you to stay out of the wind?"

Ms. Wen spoke with a smile, "I feel fine. Are Dr. Li and Dr. Hu at home?"

"Yes!" The voice came from the second floor. Li Qulian and Hu Xiaohua put down the medicinal herbs they were carrying and came down the stairs. "Is there anything I can help you with, Madam?" Li Qulian asked.

"Master Xi, close the door."

The moment the door closed, the light dimmed instantly, and Dr. Hu frowned. "What's going on now?"

Wen said slowly, "We've received word that war is about to break out here. Pack your things and leave quickly."

Dr. Hu was stunned for a moment, then immediately rushed upstairs to pack his belongings. (End of Chapter)