Something serious just happened!
The sun had just risen when the County Chief of the Hejian was woken up by his servant. The County Chief sat up, his eyes barely open. "What are you yelling about… Go back to sleep. I will go and check what has happened."
His favorite concubine was disturbed by them as well and she pouted at the County Chief. "Laoye, it isn't even dawn yet."
"It's very likely something happened." Naturally, the Hejian County Chief was upset––anyone who was woken up from a sound sleep would be. Not to mention someone like him, who had led a privileged life for many years. He was normally pretty grumpy when he got up in the mornings.
He rolled out of bed, put his clothes on his shoulders, and left the room in a hurry. However, when he heard his servant's report, his remaining sleepiness disappeared instantly. He was so frightened by the news that he nearly fell on the ground.