Only then did Aunt Pei remember that there was a charcoal fire burning in the house. If the door was not closed, the strong wind would easily blow the door open and all the heat in the house would be lost.

She laughed awkwardly twice: "Oh, look at my brain."

As soon as they opened the door, a biting cold wind made them shiver. Aunt Pei braved the wind and snow, stepping deep and shallow on the thick snow as she left.

In the evening, the thick clouds made it impossible for a single ray of light to penetrate the sky.

The pure white snow in the yard seemed to glow, making the yard bright.

Li Sisi walked into the house, exhausted and covered in snow. Her once cheerful face was now gray and heavy, her bright eyes filled with sadness and worry.

Li Nian noticed that she was in a bad mood, so he quickly stood up, took out a dry outer robe, and walked over, asking in confusion: "Sisi, what's wrong with you? Did something happen?"

Li Sisi took the outer robe she handed over and changed into it, frowning and speaking in a depressed tone: "Many refugees froze to death on the streets, and the government office also arrested several spies with suspicious behavior. And..."

She took a deep breath, her eyes tearing up as she continued, "And we've received a letter from the front saying that our Anyang Kingdom lost the first battle with the Xiyuan Kingdom... and I'm afraid we can't hold the first city on the front line."

Li Nian was startled when he heard this and asked hurriedly, "What about Brother Pei? Is he okay?"

Li Sisi shook her head. "I don't know. Second Brother Pei didn't write home, but he's a military doctor after all. Pei Yanli said that based on the current situation, Second Brother Pei should be safe for the time being."

When Li Nian heard her words, he felt that Pei Yanli was right. Military doctors in ancient times should not have to go to the battlefield to save people. They were considered logistics personnel. Besides, although they lost the first battle, the city had not been lost.

Feeling relieved, he nodded and said, "Well, Brother Pei is a lucky man, and he will be fine."