The man who spoke with Lu Min had said to act as soon as possible, and Yu An figured it would happen within the next day or two.
Sure enough, before dawn on the third day, guards went from door to door, announcing that everyone was to gather in Winter City's central square at noon.
"The Hall Master has ordered that everyone, man or woman, young or old, must go! Even if they can't walk, they must be carried there!"
"Huh? Sir, my old mother has been paralyzed in bed for years. Does she have to go too?"
The guard was also helpless. When they received the order, they hadn't understood it either. "Yes, carry her there. The Hall Master said she has something extremely important to announce. If you don't go, you'll face the consequences."
Just as he finished answering that person, someone else pulled the guard aside. "Sir, my wife is giving birth. The midwife says it'll take at least a day. Does... does she have to go too?"
This time, the guard was unsure. "Wait here, I'll go ask."
