Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 296 - 294: Hatred Like Vinegar_1

Chapter 296: Chapter 294: Hatred Like Vinegar_1

Murong Li showed a look of surprise: "Thank you, Princess of Zhen."

"But, Fourth Prince, the words should first be conveyed to the Fourth Prince. If Doctor Hong also has no way out, please do not blame him," Bai Qingyan said with a low chuckle.

Murong Li stood up and offered another bow: "Father’s illness... I am aware of it. If Doctor Hong can cure Father this time, he will be a benefactor of our Yan. If he cannot, he will have tried his best and will still be a benefactor to me. I understand that."

She nodded and instructed Chun Tao next to her, "Chun Tao, go and invite Doctor Hong."

"Yes!"

Seeing Chun Tao retreat, Murong Li sat properly on the chair, excitedly discussing military affairs with Bai Qingyan.

"The art of war says that terrain is an aid to soldiers. Predicting enemies and winning by calculating risks and distances is the way of the general. Knowing and using this in battle leads to victory; not knowing leads to defeat," Murong Li earnestly inquired, "Was your victory at Wengshan due to your thorough grasp of the terrain?"

"Besides being familiar with the terrain, one must also understand the opponent’s usual tactics and temperament," Bai Qingyan smiled faintly, looking at Murong Li, who was very serious. "The art of war notes that knowing oneself and the enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles."

Murong Li stood up and bowed to Bai Qingyan: "I have been taught."

In no time, Doctor Hong arrived with his medicine chest alongside Chun Tao.

"Doctor Hong, this is the Fourth Prince of Yan..."

Doctor Hong cupped his hands towards the Fourth Prince and said, "On the way here, Miss Chun Tao has already explained. Since our Princess has agreed, I will accompany the Fourth Prince. If my abilities fall short, please forgive me, Fourth Prince."

Murong Li respectfully thanked Bai Qingyan and formally thanked Doctor Hong before inviting Doctor Hong to leave with him.

Watching Murong Li and Doctor Hong leave, Bai Qingyan stood under the corridor looking at the bluestone floor in the courtyard for a moment before turning to instruct Chun Tao, "Tell Uncle Ping to bring Ji Tingyu from the manor; I have something to entrust to him."

"Yes!"

Mrs. Dong, hearing Bai Qingyan speak about the Fourth Prince’s intentions, thought the Fourth Prince was very filial and sensible.

"But, after all, Yan is a foreign country. Letting Doctor Hong diagnose and know the physical condition, will Doctor Hong really be okay?" Mrs. Dong was a bit uneasy.

This was prearranged. Yesterday, after Aunt Five gave birth, Bai Qingyan mentioned this to Doctor Hong. Regardless of whether Doctor Hong could cure Emperor Yan, it would be publicly stated that Emperor Yan’s condition was a congenital weakness that needed slow conditioning.

The prescription for Emperor Yan would also be in two parts, to mislead others.

"Mother, rest assured. Doctor Hong is my elder. I won’t truly watch him take risks."

Mrs. Dong patted Bai Qingyan’s hand: "Mother has always trusted your actions."

With the arrival of Xiao Ba, Bai Wanqing, the Bai family became lively. Several sisters spent the entire day around little Wanqing.

Mrs. Dong sat beside Mrs. Qi’s bed, watching the fifth and sixth girls play with toys to amuse little Wanqing in the cradle, and turned to ask Mrs. Qi, "There is something I must discuss with you. We’ve decided to leave for Shuoyang on the first of May, but I think you should stay in the Princess of Zhen’s residence till you have fully recuperated; only then should you and little Wanqing return to Shuoyang."

Mrs. Qi, with a headband, lowered her eyes slightly hesitating.

"Listen to me in this matter. The recovery after childbirth is of utmost importance," Mrs. Dong said, thinking about Bai Wanqing’s full moon banquet. "Although we are still in mourning, it is a great joy to add a member to the family. Mother has sent a message saying the full moon banquet must be grand. She will return tomorrow for the three-day wash and will stay until the full moon banquet is done. You should take that opportunity to talk to Madam Qi. Mother and daughter should not hold overnight grudges."

"I understand, sister-in-law," Mrs. Qi said with a smile.

In the cradle, Bai Wanqing suddenly started crying nonstop, and the nanny picked her up, entered behind the screen, bowed, and said with a smile, "Our little girl is hungry."

Mrs. Qi experienced the hardship of nursing her child for the first time. She never expected the pain from feeding, which made her scalp tingle.

But seeing her daughter’s adorable and fair face, Mrs. Qi felt it was worth enduring any pain to nurse her personally.

That same night, Lu Ping and Ji Tingyu returned to the Princess of Zhen’s residence.

Bai Qingyan met Ji Tingyu at the Guanghua Pavilion in the courtyard, while Lu Ping and Chun Tao stood guard by the rockery to prevent anyone from approaching.

"The east side of Shuoyang is full of mountains, where it’s easy to hide men without being discovered. I’ll pick some men for you... Find a good place to camp and wait for Uncle Ping to send people over. You should pose as bandits and create a bit of disturbance before the Bai family moves back to Shuoyang. This way, it will be justifiable to train troops and eliminate the bandits," Bai Qingyan said.

Ji Tingyu blinked: "Is the Princess planning to train private soldiers?"

Bai Qingyan nodded: "In chaotic times, situations and the strength of nations change unpredictably. Although everything seems peaceful now, who knows when chaos may arise? It’s better to be prepared early!"

Bai Qingyan’s candid confession left Ji Tingyu without hesitation. He nodded: "Rest assured, Princess, Ji Tingyu will not fail your trust."

"Remember, although I’m asking you to create some disturbances, be careful not to cause any casualties. The common people are innocent."

Ji Tingyu smiled at Bai Qingyan’s words. Indeed, Miss Bai was still the same, righteous and caring for the people.

"Rest assured, Miss Bai, Ji Tingyu will handle it properly."

"Uncle Ping!" Bai Qingyan called out.

Lu Ping responded and came up from behind the rockery: "Miss Bai, your orders."

"Assign twenty reliable loyal servants to go with Ji Tingyu, provide him with a thousand taels in silver notes to use temporarily, and prepare five hundred taels in small-denomination silver notes, along with fifty taels in small silver pieces, all to be ready before his departure tomorrow morning."

Lu Ping glanced at the one-armed Ji Tingyu and nodded: "Yes..."

"If Ji Tingyu needs anything else, have him send someone to find Uncle Ping. You are to respond and say it’s my order."

"Yes..."

Ji Tingyu, sensing Bai Qingyan’s hidden ambition, felt a surge in his heart. He vaguely guessed that Bai Qingyan seemed to be planning something.

By keeping Bai Qingjue’s survival a secret and having him train troops around Tonggu Mountain, and now sending Ji Tingyu to Shuoyang to pose as bandits to justify troop training under the pretext of bandit suppression, Miss Bai seemed to be gathering soldiers!

In chaotic times, holding military power allowed one to dominate the world.

Ji Tingyu clenched his fist slightly by his side, controlling his excitement. Was Miss Bai planning to overthrow the Lin family’s dynasty?

If so... Ji Tingyu would not hesitate to give his life for it.

He had read those military records. He knew about the corrupt officials rising to power and the different ways of the Eldest Princess compared to the Bai family. All of this made Ji Tingyu resent deeply.

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