Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 252 - 250 Become King_1

Chapter 252: Chapter 250: Become King_1

Chapter 252: Chapter 250: Become King_1

After all, Bai Qingyun’s leg was already crippled.

“Everyone has their destiny. Even if he can’t take Gu Yijian as his master, as long as your Ninth Brother’s spirit remains, there’s nothing to fear!” Bai Qingyan had a gentle smile in her eyes. “Eldest Young Lady believes that your Ninth Brother will make everyone take notice in the future.”

From ancient times, those who accomplished great things not only had exceptional talents but also possessed indomitable will.

Bai Qingyan believed that Bai Qingyun combined both qualities in one.

“Young General Bai!”

“Young General Bai!”

Hearing the shouts, Bai Jinzhi and Bai Qingyan turned their heads.

From the distance, they saw the people of Feng County forming a group at the city gates. Leading them was an elderly man holding a child. This old man was the only teacher in Feng County.

When the people of Feng County saw the two on horseback turn back, they became even more certain that one of them was Young General Bai.

The old man, trembling, knelt down with his grandson, tears in his eyes, bowing in Bai Qingyan’s direction.

The people of Feng County followed the old man’s lead, kneeling down to thank Young General Bai for reclaiming their homeland and saving them from a life of wandering. They also thanked Young General Bai for killing the Xiliang bandits, protecting the border people who were treated like weeds.

Only the generals of the Bai family and the Bai family army treated them, the border civilians, as humans rather than livestock that could be abandoned at any time.

Bai Qingyan dismounted, bowed deeply in the direction of the people of Feng County, and then leaped back onto her horse, leaving with Bai Jinzhi.

The old man, supported by his grandson, watched as Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinzhi’s figures disappeared from sight. He tenderly patted his grandson’s head, saying, “Chuner, remember, the Bai family army and the generals of the Bai family are benefactors to the people of Feng County.”

“I remember all of Grandpa’s teachings! That’s why I recognized our benefactor at once!” The young child’s voice was clear and firm. He looked in the direction where Bai Qingyan had vanished and answered resolutely, “When I grow up, I will join the Bai family army. I, too, will become a general who protects the country and the people, just like Young General Bai! If I have the chance to see him again, I will surely kowtow deeply and thank him for saving my life multiple times.”

“Good child! Ambitious and grateful, truly a descendant of our Xu family!” The old man nodded with a smile.

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As night fell, the group finally arrived at Wengcheng.

When Bai Qingyan entered the posthouse, she heard that Li Tianfu was complaining about the marching pace being too fast, saying they weren’t rushing to meet their end.

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Bai Jinzhi sneered coldly, “If Princess of Xiliang is eager to meet her end, just say so. Bai Jinzhi will gladly oblige.”

Inside, Li Tianfu heard this and was about to come out to settle the score with Bai Jinzhi, but Lu Tianzhuo held her back, shaking his head to signal her not to conflict with Bai Jinzhi.

A princess of a defeated nation marrying for alliance, how unlucky she felt?

Li Tianfu clenched her handkerchief, holding back tears, and turned her head away, not even acknowledging Lu Tianzhuo.

During dinner, the Crown Prince specifically called for Bai Qingyan to accompany him in a game of chess, subtly inquiring if she had encountered anything interesting in Feng County today.

Bai Qingyan focused on her move, her eyes hiding a smile, “No.”

Quan Yu looked at Bai Qingyan, seemingly wanting to say more but held back, and poured tea for Bai Qingyan instead.

The Crown Prince bit his lip. He had given Bai Qingyan the chance. It was her choice not to be upfront with him.

Old Fang was right. Regardless of who Bai Qingyan intended to target, once they were caught, her purpose would be revealed. Could a Crown Prince really be used by Bai Qingyan?

The Crown Prince steadied himself, placing his next piece. When the time came, he could use the person Bai Qingyan wanted him to capture, holding leverage over her. Compared to mere temptation and vague promises, combining inducement with coercion felt much more practical to him.

The return trip was not as rushed. From Wengshan to Yu Qingshan, the Crown Prince took a full eight days at a leisurely pace.

Initially dispirited from the bumpy carriage ride, the Crown Prince perked up upon hearing they were approaching Yu Qingshan. He straightened up, lifting the carriage curtain and looking out. Indeed, the terrain was expansive!

“Go, call General Bai and General Zhang Duanrui over!” The Crown Prince instructed Quan Yu.

Quan Yu promptly responded, stepping out of the carriage to have the guarding soldiers relay the order.

Capture the king first to subdue the bandits! Regardless of Bai Qingyan’s intentions, keeping her close, with Zhang Duanrui also present, would ensure any changes could be promptly controlled.

Shortly after, Bai Qingyan and Zhang Duanrui arrived on horseback and boarded the Crown Prince’s carriage.

The Crown Prince’s gaze swept over Bai Qingyan’s calm face. He pushed the bamboo slip in front of him towards Bai Qingyan and Zhang Duanrui, “The Rong is in chaos. The King of Rong was seriously injured during a hunt and retreated to the Snow Palace to recuperate. He passed away half a month ago, leaving a will appointing his brother Ah Fumu as his successor! The Crown Prince of Rong claims… that Ah Fumu imprisoned the King of Rong in the Snow Palace after injuring him, forcing him to leave the edict, and later killed the King of Rong! Now, holding the late king’s edict, Ah Fumu has declared himself king at the Snow Palace, founding the state… and calling it Nandi.”

“He’s trying to follow Nanyan’s example from back then!” Zhang Duanrui’s brows furrowed.

After carefully reading the bamboo slip, Bai Qingyan asked the Crown Prince, “Has the Rong sent envoys to the Jin Kingdom for assistance?”

The Crown Prince’s heart pounded twice. Bai Qingyan’s sharp question caught him off guard. Adjusting his posture, he nodded, “The Rong sent envoys with treasures and jewels, requesting aid from the Jin Kingdom. I heard they went to Daliang first, but Ah Fumu offered them three times as much gold and silver, asking Daliang not to interfere in Rong’s internal affairs!”

“So, did Ah Fumu also give the Jin Kingdom three times the treasure this time?” Zhang Duanrui asked.

The Crown Prince nodded, “Besides that, Ah Fumu also brought tens of thousands of horses!”

“Then why don’t we follow Daliang’s example, accept the treasures and fine horses, and just enjoy the spectacle!” Zhang Duanrui suggested earnestly.

The Crown Prince looked at Bai Qingyan, who seemed deep in thought, “What does General Bai think?”

“If… the Bai family army were as strong as it was before the battle in Southern Border, we could have taken the invitation from the Rong Crown Prince as a pretext to enter Rong, openly stationing troops there in preparation to annex Rong. But after the battle in Southern Border… though the Jin Kingdom won, it was a pyrrhic victory! With the unclear handover of territory ceded by Xiliang, the Bai family army cannot be deployed!” Bai Qingyan raised her hand and pushed the bamboo slip towards Zhang Duanrui, “The secret report also mentions that Daliang has mobilized troops near our border with unclear intentions!”

The Crown Prince squinted, “In the battle to annihilate Shu, our Jin Kingdom led the charge, while Daliang reaped the benefits from behind. The Emperor of Daliang loves to take advantage! With Daliang’s troops approaching our border, could they be waiting for us to assist Rong, ready to catch us off guard? Back when we divided Shu, the Pingguan pass was tightly held by our Jin Kingdom, something Daliang has never forgotten.”

Bai Qingyan contemplated for a moment, then replied, “However, if Your Highness and His Majesty are willing to take this risk, I believe we can try! Swallowing Rong would provide our Jin Kingdom with the largest pastures. Warhorses… have always been the biggest shortfall for the Jin Kingdom’s army, constantly constrained by Rong and Xiliang.”