At that ti, everyone thought it was just the laziness of the Horse Farm staff, who hadn’t had ti to clear the snow from the top of the stables, which led to the accident.
Everyone was cursing the Ma Jian and the steward of the Horse Farm, saying they’re getting more and more out of line. In previous years with even heavier snow, there hadn’t been any accidents. This year, after just a few snowfalls, this happens—are they trying to embarrass Lord Song?
So suggested that since the Horse Farm had this incident, Lord Song must reprimand them severely, otherwise, the entrenched Ma Jian and steward will beco even more insubordinate.
No one anticipated that as they entered the Horse Farm, everyone initially acted fearful and flustered.
But when Lord Song questioned them a few tis and said there would be a thorough investigation, that whoever was responsible should face the consequences, and he would report to the Imperial Court for severe punishnt.
Upon hearing this, the previously scared Ma Jian and steward suddenly changed their expressions.
They all spoke in unison, claiming it was Lord Song’s fault, that he ddled and mismanaged things, causing this accident.
Quan Xiangsheng and Wan Jinliang imdiately sensed sothing was wrong and feared today’s incident was a trap intended for Lord Song.
Sure enough, although they had anticipated it, they hadn’t expected the Horse Farm to be so wicked and brazen to the extent of resorting to violence.
If it weren’t for Lord Song’s martial skills, the skilled guards accompanying him, and the capable n led by Quan Xiangsheng, it would’ve been hard to hold off the attackers.
As night fell, knowing they couldn’t escape, Song Chongjin decisively reversed his tactics and took advantage of their temporary lapse to charge deeper into the Horse Farm.
The Horse Farm people were caught off guard by Song Chongjin and his n, allowing them to rush inside.
However, the disparity in manpower was great, and although Song Chongjin’s group was skilled, they didn’t dare face off directly and had to hide.
Two days ago things were still okay, but this morning, inexplicably, the Horse Farm intensified their search, forcing them to retreat into this stone house.
Several brothers were injured, but luckily everyone carried dicine, keeping things manageable.
However, in this freezing weather, once the wood inside and outside the house burns out, without fire for warmth, they might not survive.
The main problem was the lack of food; remaining in this stone house could only last for a while, not indefinitely.
After a few days without food, they might end up starving.
Everyone present was aware of this situation, and knew that from the mont they entered the Horse Farm, they were tied to Lord Song, unable to escape.
At this mont, they could only hope that soone in the city notices sothing amiss and sends for reinforcents, giving them a chance.
So stared blankly at the fire.
So sneaked glances at Song Chongjin and then lowered their heads.
Wan Jinliang had remained silent since they entered the stone house.
After hearing Quan Xiangsheng’s words, he glared at him, worrying that they might all be trapped for good today.
Instead of retaliating, it was better not to let them retaliate in the first place!
He had been observing Song Chongjin, watching him as he entered the Horse Farm, when those people accused him in unison, then resorted to violence, though anxious and fearful.
Sothing about Song Chongjin’s unchanged expression gave Wan Jinliang the illusion that perhaps it wasn’t that serious, maybe Lord Song could lead them out.
Yet, trapped in this stone house, isolated and surrounded by the Horse Farm people not far below.
They were waiting for an opportunity, once night falls, they might approach stealthily, at that ti...
Wan Jinliang dared not think further.
They all had families relying on them, if they fell here today, their families would surely suffer.
Clenching his teeth, Wan Jinliang approached Song Chongjin: "My Lord, are we just going to sit and await our fate?"
Song Chongjin scanned the room as everyone looked at him expectantly.
With solemn eyes, Song Chongjin finally spoke: "Behind this stone house, over the hill, there’s a narrow path. Once night falls, I’ll have soone escort you to the hill, then you must leave quickly—"
"My Lord, what about you?" Quan Xiangsheng couldn’t help but ask.
Song Chongjin smiled bitterly: "These people are here for , if I leave with you, none of us will make it out—"
No one spoke, silence filled the room, only the crackling of the burning wood audible.
After a while, Quan Xiangsheng couldn’t hold back and stood up, spitting: "My lord, though I, Quan Xiangsheng, am a rough man, I understand the principle of shared honor and shared loss. Even if we escape, should harm co to my lord, there’ll be nothing good for us when the higher-ups pursue."
"Not to ntion, even if we escape, those people below won’t spare us! If the Lord escapes, maybe there’s a chance for recovery! My Lord, if you give your honest word, if you escape, can you deal with these rascals of the Horse Farm?"
"If you can! I’ll risk my life to get you out! Even if sothing happens to then, as long as the Lord rembers my service and protects my family, I will die with no regrets!"
Saying these words, Quan Xiangsheng’s usual fawning deanor was gone, replaced with a valiant spirit.
Quan Xiangsheng’s speech reminded his colleagues.
If Song Chongjin had a plan or could turn the situation, even if they died, their families would be safeguarded.
Otherwise, even if they escaped, they would need to quickly flee Chicheng County; otherwise, when the Horse Farm people are free, they would co for them.
Resolute, everyone decided, standing one by one: "We’re willing to fight hard to hold this stone house, and give the Lord a chance. We only hope the Lord may care for our families in the future!"
Moved, Song Chongjin stood up, "I’ve understood your intentions, but—"
Before finishing, they heard Song Xiaoyin’s shocked voice from outside: "My Lord, sothing’s happening below!"
Upon hearing this, everyone rushed out of the stone house to look below.
Seeing the dense crowd that surrounded them suddenly collapse one by one.
The scene was chaotic, so fell silently in groups onto the hard snow, not even making a sound, as if dead.
Others suddenly dropped their weapons and clutched their eyes, screaming in panic.
So inexplicably burst into laughter, laughing louder and uncontrollably, almost unable to stand, rolling on the ground, unable to suppress their laughter.
From here, one could see people below crying and laughing, as if gone mad.
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