The Flying Treasure that Jiang Tang gifted the old General could turn invisible; they could fly in the sky and quietly do things inside and outside the city without anyone knowing.
The city was in chaos, and many people wanted to secretly sell their houses; in order to save their lives, they sold their houses, took the money, and went elsewhere.
Living in the bustling center here, once war broke out, they would die faster.
Especially some wealthy families; in any case, they had properties elsewhere as well. As long as they left this place, they could make a living somewhere else, take their money and go, keep the green hills and never worry about having no firewood to burn.
Families like these rich households also had farms and estates in the suburbs of the Capital City, some other courtyards and such; this was not their only house.
The luxurious house here was just for flaunting status.
