Things were quite peaceful in Qing State. However, Yang Chan heard that the border regions near the Jin Meng Empire were not so stable. The Jin Meng Empire's army had appeared on the border, and while no major battles had broken out yet, they frequently plundered the borderlands for wealth and food.
This was all happening while the two nations were negotiating a marriage alliance, so there was some restraint. Still, the situation naturally made many people uneasy, and some even suspected the Jin Meng Empire was looking to start a war.
If a major war broke out between the two countries, his peaceful life would likely be affected. The Court would surely conscript soldiers and order the major sects to send people to join the fight.
