The blacksmith lady is killing people in the harem, and her son is responsible for it.

Song Zhirou lifted up her veil, stood up and took a few quick steps, "What's going on? Why are you going to the military camp at this time?"

Chuncai panted and said, "We received news from the military camp that the Hu people have captured Xile County. The Marquis and the eldest son have all left together."

When Mother Song heard that something happened in Xile County, she immediately became anxious, "Miss, Xile County is not far from us. The Hu people suddenly sent out troops, and our Yanbei City may be in danger as well."

Song Zhirou was also at a loss, "No, I have to go find my aunt."

So Song Zhirou took the little maid to Chunhui Hall.

The Marquis's wife was no longer as calm as before. The banquet was suddenly interrupted and the guests left with heavy hearts on their minds.

This time, the marquis's wife took charge of taking a concubine in the marquis's mansion. She sent invitations to many officials' families, and many generals came.

Although the fall of Xile County had nothing to do directly with Marquis Zhenbei, most of the border guards were not there at that time. It was because of a wedding in the Marquis's mansion, and the one they were attending was a ceremony of taking a concubine.

It's somewhat embarrassing to tell it to others.

At this time, Mrs. Hou felt that the timing was too unfortunate and her luck was too bad.

When the Marquis of Zhenbei heard that Xile County had been breached, he dropped his wine glass and left without delay with his generals.

When Song Zhirou arrived, the women from the second and third rooms were all there.

They were all discussing in the hall:

"Sister-in-law, the Hu people are coming, should we prepare?" the second wife asked anxiously.

The Third Madam agreed with him. "Yes, sister-in-law, what the Second Sister-in-law said is right. Xile County is gone in an instant, and our capital city is not safe either. I think we should go to Youzhou! Going to the interior of the country, there are city walls to block it, it's safer!"

"Sister-in-law, let's go to Youzhou. My mother's family is in Youzhou."

The Marquis's wife was a little annoyed listening to the two people's discussion. "Don't argue, the Marquis is here. He is leading the troops to fight the enemy. Don't worry."

The third wife was worried, "Sister-in-law, it's not that I don't believe in my brother, but we have to make plans early. Have you forgotten how tragic the war was eight years ago? We still have to take precautions in advance."

The second wife also thought of what happened eight years ago, when many people died. "Yes, sister-in-law, pack up and get ready now. If there is any news from brother, we will evacuate quickly."

Eight years ago, the Hu people attacked and many Han people did not evacuate in advance and were almost massacred.

Madam Hou was a little scared at this time, "Well, then you should go back and prepare, and pick out some valuable things to take with you."

"Okay, sister-in-law, let's go back first."

When the second and third wives saw Song Zhirou at the door, they both looked unhappy and left in a hurry.

Song Zhirou didn't think much about it, "Aunt, what's going on?"

The Marquis wanted to say how could the bride leave the bridal chamber, but she swallowed the words back and said, "Rou'er, you're here."

Song Zhirou took a few quick steps and said, "Aunt, my cousin has gone to the military camp. Can he come back tonight?"

Madam Hou shook her head, "I don't know. We can only wait for news."

Every time there was a war, the Marquis's wife was worried. Her husband and son were on the battlefield. How could she not be anxious?

Seeing this, Song Zhirou didn't ask any more questions. She held the Marquis's hand and comforted her.

Qin Wan didn't know what happened in the front yard. One day, she was in the yard and could vaguely hear the joyful music coming from there.

Qin Wan had no feelings for Zhao Zhen. She wasn't sad that he took a concubine today, but she felt a little awkward.

She didn't want to get involved in the vortex of the Zhao family, but if she left the Zhao family now, she wouldn't be able to go anywhere as she didn't have her household registration documents.

Household registration is equivalent to an ID card. Nowadays, you can’t even take the high-speed rail without an ID card.

She has no household registration here, so even if she wants to leave the city, it will be difficult for her to find a place to settle down in the future.

For a moment, Qin Wan became confused about her future.

Now she is not alone anymore, there is a little life in her belly.

If she stayed in the Marquis' Mansion, she wouldn't be that safe since she didn't have anyone of her own.

On this day, the maid was too busy to bring her food, and Qin Wan didn't care. She ate the pastries she bought from outside yesterday.

In the middle of the night, Qin Wan was sleeping soundly when she was awakened by a knock on the door.

"Madam, Madam?"

"Who?"

Cai Huan replied, "Madam, it is my servant, Cai Huan."

Qin Wan got up from the bed and opened the door. "Caihuan, what's wrong? It's so late, why haven't you rested yet?"

The servants also had a feast tonight. Many of them got drunk and fell asleep early.

"Madam, I heard that the Marquis and the eldest son have gone to the military camp. I heard that the Hu people have reached Xile County."

Qin Wan knew that this was the North, but she never expected that war would come at any time.

"Caihuan, is Xile County far from us?"

Cai Huan nodded, "Our Yanbei is the prefectural capital, and Xile is the county town below. I heard that the courtyards of the third and second wives have already started to move."

Qin Wan looked at the sky outside and asked, "Pack up at this time?"

"It's better to take precautions. Madam, let's pack up our things first. If any news comes back, we can run away."

Qin Wan's heart sank. In her situation, it was unrealistic to escape.

"What's going on with Madam Hou?"

"The Marquis's wife was very calm, and the courtyard was quiet."

Qin Wan thought of the other three servants, "Wang Po and the others, do you know where they went?"

"Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Zhao have both returned home. They heard the news and went back to inform their families. I specifically informed the eldest young lady. I will be returning home soon as well."

Qin Wan looked at Cai Huan with gratitude, "Cai Huan, thank you so much."

"Madam, please get ready quickly and wait for news from Madam Hou."

Caihuan warned.

Qin Wan looked at Cai Huan's serious expression and thought of her own stinginess in the past. "Cai Huan, wait a moment. I'll give you something."

After saying that, Qin Wan ran back and picked up a dagger. "Cai Huan, this dagger is for you. Use it for self-defense."

Cai Huan: “….”

Cai Huan thought Qin Wan would give her some silver, but she didn't expect it to be a dagger. She took it and said, "Thank you, Madam!"

"Keep it for self-defense!"

After Caihuan left, Qin Wan felt a little uneasy. It was normal for the yard to be so quiet in the middle of the night.

But when I thought about what Caihuan said, that there was movement in the second and third rooms, but only the Marquis's courtyard was quiet, something seemed amiss.

Qin Wan changed into a long coat and long pants, loaded her pistol and bullets, and also took the crossbow and arrowheads.

Then she quietly went to the marquis's courtyard.