A murmuring fervor swept through the assembly, each whispered word stoking the flames of indignation. The more they spoke, the more impassioned they became.
"Deputy Prefect Jia speaks the truth. Why should we endure this suffering any longer?"
"No matter what, the outcome couldn't be worse than our current plight!"
"Yes, I pledge my allegiance to you, Lord Shao!"
"As men, it's our duty to fight for what's right!"
"Lord, we implore you to act! Indecision will only spell trouble for us!"
"Yes, Lord!"
…
Qiao Xuan felt as though she were in a dream. Had she truly heard what she thought she had? How could this be happening?
Not only was she witnessing the chaos of the world, but now there was talk of joining a rebellion? She dreaded to think of the consequences…
Shao Yunduan, though inwardly sighing, was not entirely surprised.
Ever since learning of the Second Prince's covert dealings with the Sun family in Huaixi Province, he harbored a sense of foreboding.
