As soon as The Emperor gave the order, the soldiers who had been about to jump into the water to effect rescues wiped the rain from their faces and turned back to continue reinforcing the moat embankment.
The remaining officials stood frozen in place, hugging stones, gazing at the two officials struggling and shouting in the churning moat. It felt as though a massive hole had been torn open in their chests, and the endless torrential rain poured right into their hearts, sending chills through their entire bodies.
"What are you standing around for? Do you want to go down there and keep them company?"
Chapter 290