Chapter 196: War is imminent? Escape

When He Zhaojun opened her eyes again, she felt as if she was in another world. Wang Yan was wiping the cold sweat from her forehead. When she saw her wake up, she dropped the towel in her hand.

"You are finally awake. If you don't wake up, the Third Prince will be exhausted to death." She didn't know how to comfort He Zhaojun, so she had to start with the current situation in Shouchun.

She blew on the medicine in her hand and fed it to He Zhaojun with a small spoon. "Emperor Wen learned that the disaster here was severe and has already dispatched troops from other counties to build roads through the mountains and bridges over the rivers. Traffic between Shouchun and the outside world will be restored soon."

He Zhaojun frowned. "What did you say? The road leading to the outside world? Is it seriously damaged?"

"For some unknown reason, all the bridges have collapsed, and the mountain roads are difficult to navigate. Without a local guide, the army cannot advance. Your third brother is leading his men to explore the way ahead, and they are only a short distance from Shouchun."

This is not good. By the time the road is opened, the army coming to support may not have arrived yet, and General Liang, who was delivering food and supplies to Peng Kun, has already arrived. I don't think Peng Kun will sit there and wait for death. After all, when Ling Buyi brings people to clean up the mess, he will definitely find that he has long had the intention of rebelling.

"What is the food and grass situation in Shouchun now? Where is Peng Kun?" He Zhaojun was worried about her second brother who had passed away, but she was also worried about her third brother He Feng who was involved in the war.

Wen Ziduan walked into the house and took the medicine from Wang Yan's hand. "There's not much food and fodder left, and some was destroyed by the earthquake. If the road isn't cleared, no one can get in."

He Zhaojun frowned. "I'm going to find my third brother and tell him to be on guard against Peng Kun. After we clear the way, I'm afraid Peng Kun will attack him!"

"It's too late." Wen Ziduan shook his head. "For some reason, Peng Kun has imprisoned the entire compound, including many Shouchun officials. However, it seems he's still unaware of our identities, and considering Wang Yan's status, he's kept all the women with him."

"Peng Kun has rebelled?" He Zhaojun drank the medicine in one gulp, feeling extremely anxious. She had already lost her second brother, and she absolutely could not let Peng Kun hurt her third brother again.

Wen Ziduan nodded. "Yes, but you don't have to worry for now. Most of the victims of the Shouchun disaster have been properly resettled. I've also sent a pigeon to inform you that your third brother Peng Kun has rebelled. Ling Buyi has also received the news. We should think of a solution now."

"No, we still have to find a way to leave the house. Shouchun is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If we use a siege strategy, the elderly, weak and injured in the city will all suffer. It is best to cooperate inside and outside and find a way to support General Ling." He Zhaojun shook her head repeatedly. If they delay for one more day, the war situation will have more variables.

Wang Yan, who had been listening, suddenly became excited: "Perhaps I can help with this matter."

During this time, she went to the prefectural governor's mansion to help coordinate disaster relief efforts, and had come into contact with Peng Kun. He treated her with trust and courtesy, and among these people, only Wang Yan was allowed to leave.

"If you want to go out, it's not difficult. However, the guards in front of the door only let women out. What should the third prince do?" Wang Yan took out her clothes, handed them to He Zhaojun, and motioned her to change into them.

He Zhaojun, however, stuffed the clothes into Wen Ziduan's hand and said, "You should also change into women's clothes, and let's leave here together."

"You! How dare you let the third prince dress up as a girl? How can this be disgraceful?!" Wang Yan found it unbelievable, because Wen Ziduan took off her outer clothes without any hesitation and put on her clothes.

He Zhaojun looked at Wang Yan with a look of surprise. "This isn't the first time, why are you so shocked?"