Volume One, Chapter 247
In the harem, Huo Bai Niao had also come here and asked anxiously, "What happened? Has Great Qin replied?"
Huo Qingmei shook her head. "No. I think Great Qin is also discussing this matter."
Huo Bai Niao said angrily, "Can't they hurry up? Our Fire Flame Kingdom can barely hold on. If Father hadn't been holding the line, we might have been breached long ago. What use would it be for them to come then?"
Huo Dongmei urged, "Don't be so anxious. This is no small matter. Great Qin also needs to make preparations before they can support us."
Huo Qingmei said, "Mm. All we can do now is hope Great Qin can come quickly."
A maid hurried in carrying a letter and reported, "Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from Great Qin."
Upon hearing this, Huo Dongmei revealed a delighted smile and quickly opened the letter. After reading it, her expression darkened.
Huo Qingmei asked in confusion, "What is it, Mother?"
Huo Dongmei handed the letter to Huo Qingmei.
Huo Qingmei took the letter and read it, and her face became unsightly.
Huo Bai Niao frowned. "What does the letter say?"
Huo Qingmei said, "Great Qin has agreed to send troops to support our Fire Flame Kingdom and told us to hold out as best we can."
Huo Bai Niao said, "That's a good thing! Why are you two still unhappy?"
Huo Qingmei said, "Because Great Qin is only sending ten people."
"What?" Huo Bai Niao stared in stunned disbelief, then said angrily, "Do they know how many enemies we're facing? Sending only ten people—is that meant to humiliate us? What use can ten people be?"
Huo Dongmei said, "I find that strange as well. Great Qin could have simply refused us, but why would