Seeing that Pei Qin had returned, Manager Liao hurriedly presented her with a letter from Xiao Guangbi.
The letter also instructed Pei Qin to take Xiao Yi southward as soon as possible and to ensure his safety at all costs. Additionally, they had dispatched a team of light cavalry to escort and protect them.
Xiao Yong noticed her grim expression after she had read the letter and said, "Sister Qin..." Although he understood what she was thinking, he was also in favor of the southern retreat. Once the war chaos began, the Changjiang River would become Great Chu's last natural line of defense. Heading south would be much safer, and he hoped that Pei Qin would take everyone with her as they moved southward.
