Reliant on themselves, there was no way they could survive the winter.
They'd either freeze or starve to death, or they'd have to sell themselves to the lords in the city.
It would be better to follow Fang Hao. No matter how bad it might be, it wouldn't be worse than their current situation.
"Alright, everyone can rest here tonight. Feel free to move about, but do not leave the city in case there are escapee bandits. It could be dangerous," Fang Hao loudly declared, stepping off the chair.
The mention of 'bandits' caused everyone's expression to change in an instant.
They each found a shady place to chat, but no one wanted to step out the door.
...
Although the people had been comforted...
Exactly how to settle them had become an issue for Fang Hao to ponder over.
According to his and Rebecca's plan, they would set off immediately the next day.
At that time, they would need to select a group of people to escort these women back, or let Ma Hong come to pick them up.