Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 189: Move aside, move aside, what's wrong with the border?

The messenger came galloping along on a tall horse, shouting, "Gee, gee, gee! Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"

His face flushed red, veins bulged on his forehead, and his eyes were fixed on the road ahead, full of anxiety and determination.

When the people along the way heard the shouts, they hurriedly dodged to the side of the road in panic, fearing that they would be trampled by the horse's hooves.

For a moment, the streets were in chaos. The vendors were scrambling to protect their stalls, and pedestrians were also avoiding them, muttering complaints under their mouths.

But the messenger didn't care about these things. He only wanted to get through the streets as quickly as possible and deliver the letter concerning the safety of the border to the palace as soon as possible.

The dust raised by the horse's hooves spread behind him like a long tail. Accompanied by the "clatter of clatter" of the hooves, the messenger's figure became farther and farther away, leaving only the lingering noise echoing in the street.

Yu Yu was walking out of the house happily with a puppet in her hand, humming an unknown little tune, her little head swaying to the rhythm.

Her eyes never left the exquisite puppet in her hands. She moved its arms and legs, having a lot of fun playing with it.

Suddenly, she heard a noise outside. She raised her head, her big eyes full of confusion, and asked crisply, "What's wrong?"

Li Hao hurried in from outside, his expression solemn, and responded, "Something must have happened at the border. A messenger just rushed to the palace. Judging from the situation, I'm afraid the situation is not good."

When Yuyu heard this, the smile on her face instantly disappeared. She hurried to Li Hao's side, tugged at his sleeve, and asked anxiously, "What's going on at the border? Are there enemies invading? What should we do?"

Her brows furrowed, and she held the puppet tightly in her hands, as if she had forgotten that she was happily playing with it just now.

Her eyes were full of worry as she thought about the soldiers guarding the border and the people who might be affected by the war.

Li Hao patted Yuyu's shoulder gently, trying to comfort her, but his tone was also somewhat heavy: "The specific situation is still unclear, but the messenger is so anxious, it must be serious. Let's wait and see the news."

At this time, Xiaoyu, Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaidao and others also gathered together.

Everyone's face had lost its usual relaxed look; they all had serious expressions and their eyes unconsciously looked towards the direction of the palace, all worried about what had happened at the border.

Xiaoyu stood there with a worried look on her face, her brows slightly furrowed, and her usually gentle eyes were now full of worry.

She unconsciously clasped her hands in front of her, tightening them again and again, muttering, "If something really happens on this border, what will we do? How many people will suffer again."

Her light blue short-sleeved shirt and half-sleeved, double-breasted gauze dress fluttered gently in the breeze, but could not conceal the solemn atmosphere.

Cheng Chumo's face was stern, and his right hand was already on the sword at his waist, as if he could rush to the battlefield immediately at the command.

He gazed deeply in the direction the messenger had left and said in a deep voice, "No matter what, if the emperor orders it, I will definitely volunteer to go to the border. We must not let those foreign enemies act recklessly. The majesty of the Tang Dynasty must not be violated!"

His brocade robe shone in the sunlight.

Qin Huaidao also had a serious expression on his face. He crossed his arms over his chest and paced back and forth, pondering a response strategy. He muttered, "I don't know what the specific situation is over there. I hope it's just a false alarm, but the messenger seems so hurried. I'm afraid things are not that simple."

His dark blue clothes rippled with his movements, his usual leisurely and relaxed demeanor long gone, replaced by a deep concern for the safety of the border as a citizen of the Tang Dynasty.

There was determination in his eyes. If necessary, he would not hesitate to join the battle to protect the border.

The five people stood there, and although they didn't say anything more, the solemn atmosphere seemed to be lingering around them.

In Zuixianlou, the originally lively atmosphere was now shrouded in a tense atmosphere.

The diners put down their dishes and chopsticks, whispering to each other and talking.

An old man in a gray robe frowned and lowered his voice, saying, "What's going on at the border? The messenger was so anxious just now, it seems something big has happened."

The young man next to him nodded in agreement, his eyes filled with curiosity and worry: "Yes, we must not disrupt this peaceful life. It's so hard for the Tang Dynasty to have such a stable time."

A few businessmen at the next table gathered together and murmured quietly. One of them said worriedly, "If there's a war on the border, I'm afraid our business won't be doing well. The flow of goods will be hindered."

The other one waved his hand and said, "Don't worry too much. It might just be a minor incident. We in the Great Tang Dynasty are strong and powerful. How can we be easily bullied?"

In a corner, several scholars were also talking. One, with a thin face, stroked his chin and said thoughtfully, "I heard that Goryeo has been making some small moves from time to time in recent years. I'm afraid this border incident is related to them."

After hearing this, the other scholars all looked serious and began to analyze the situation one after another. Although they had not experienced the war personally, their words were full of concern for the safety of the Tang Dynasty's border.

Throughout the Zuixian Tower, such discussions were heard one after another, and everyone was speculating about what had happened at the border.

Everyone's face was more or less filled with uneasiness. The originally pleasant dining time was disrupted by this sudden news.

Xiaoyu looked at the worried faces and the chattering expressions on everyone's faces, cleared her throat gently, and forced a reassuring smile on her face, "Don't worry, everyone. Our Great Tang is now a powerful country with many soldiers and generals. Even if there is any situation on the border, the emperor is wise and intelligent and will surely handle it properly."

"Furthermore, there are many capable and skilled generals in the court, such as General Cheng Yaojin and General Li Jing, who are both men of great military achievements. They will surely protect the stability of the Tang Dynasty and ensure the peace of our people."

As Xiaoyu spoke, she raised her head slightly, her eyes full of confidence in the Tang Dynasty, and her upright posture seemed to convey a kind of stable power.

Her voice was crisp and steady, and it was particularly clear amid the noisy discussions, causing many people around her to gradually quiet down and turn their eyes to her.

Li Hao also echoed, "Mom is right. We should trust the court and the soldiers. Maybe it's just a small misunderstanding that will be resolved soon."