The commotion from the East City Gate was just a loud noise to everyone else, but to Zhao Hanzhang, it was the sound of the city gate crashing down, followed by the waves of shouting and killing.
Hoofbeats, shouts, screams—the sounds came from the East City Gate from afar, accompanied by firelight. The entire Luoyang City heard the East City Gate being breached.
Zhao Hanzhang immediately went to find Zhao Ji, "Uncle, we must leave the city at once."
"What?" Zhao Ji glared, "The outside is full of chaos, and you want to go out instead of staying at home safely?"
"The East and West of the city are mainly inhabited by officials, aristocratic families, and wealthy people. Moreover, the Imperial City is near the north of the city. No matter who is attacking the city, they will head straight for the Imperial City. Our place is not safe. While the chaos hasn't reached here, we should head to the West City Gate and leave. We might avoid this disaster."
