"If it really doesn't work, we'll have to fight back..."
Upon hearing Hu Ma's words, everyone, including Aunt Zhang, was shocked. However, after some discussion, they all sighed, "If we can avoid it, let's avoid it."
"How could Godmother Cui, after operating on Pingnan Road for so many years, not have some tricks up her sleeve?"
"If this incident leaks out, her life is as good as forfeit. So, this old woman will surely bring out all her resources to fight us desperately."
...
After all this commotion, it was already daylight. Everyone was frightened and exhausted after staying up all night; now, they were incredibly fatigued.
So, they simply turned east and headed to a city adjacent to Dongchang Prefecture. After entering the city, they headed straight to the Mule and Horse Market, spent a large sum of Silver, hired four good horses, and also hired two large carts specifically for the tired ones to rest.
