Qingluan's face showed a distinct unease. Song Xiaodong quickly pulled her aside and nodded repeatedly, saying, "That's right, I feel the same way. A woman should not be given too high a status."
"Naturally. By the way, Mr. Song, since you've come here already, would you consider staying with us? I, Huyan Lie, would be glad to welcome talent like yours."
Song Xiaodong replied promptly, "Currently, we have nowhere else to go. If Lord Huyan is willing to take us in, we would be grateful. However, I have a few questions I'd like to ask you, Lord Huyan, and hope you can clarify them for me."
"Sure, go ahead!" Huyan Lie waved his hand generously.
Song Xiaodong said, "From what Lord Huyan mentioned, it seems war is imminent. Does Lord Huyan wish to fight or not?"
"I do not wish to fight. War results in death, leaves many disabled, and these are all my relatives, friends, and subjects. But since war is unavoidable, our city may be small, but we will fight to protect our home."
