Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 414 - 411: Killed in Battle_1

Chapter 414: Chapter 411: Killed in Battle_1

Shen Yanzong looked up and saw Bai Qingyan listening intently before he said, "I think... if there are still border people from the Southern Border coming one after another, there may be some truth to it. If not, these few people have a problem and need to be interrogated properly."

Bai Qingyan nodded. This Shen Yanzong was indeed somewhat clever.

"Just have someone quietly keep an eye on these people. There’s no need to alarm them or pay too much attention," Bai Qingyan placed the list on a volume, looking at the considerably thinner Bai Qingping and Shen Yanzong. "You two have worked hard!"

Bai Qingping, not wanting to take credit, said embarrassedly, "I didn’t exert much effort; it was mainly Yanzong who worked hard."

Shen Yanzong hurriedly declined the credit, saying he didn’t dare. For some reason, he felt a closeness to Bai Qingping, who didn’t strive for credit. After leaving the Princess of Zhen’s Mansion, Shen Yanzong even invited Bai Qingping to drink at a tavern together.

Bai Qingping declined courteously, "I’m still not at ease with the newly recruited people. You go ahead! You’ve really worked hard these past few days. Relax and return to the camp early. If something goes wrong, we can’t afford to take responsibility."

Seeing Bai Qingping’s sincerity and wanting to befriend him, Shen Yanzong cupped his hands toward Bai Qingping, "Just now in front of the Commandery Princess, I took the credit, but Brother Ping did not hold it against me. I am deeply grateful! I did not do it intentionally. It’s just... Brother Ping is a relative of the Princess of Zhen, while I... am just an outsider! So I just wanted to show myself more in front of the Commandery Princess! If I have offended Brother Ping, please forgive me!"

"I don’t care about the credit. Besides, you indeed exerted more effort than I did. As long as we can accomplish what the Commandery Princess asked, it doesn’t matter who gets the credit! In the future, let’s cooperate well to handle the training of the troops!" Bai Qingping smiled at Shen Yanzong.

After hearing this, Shen Yanzong gave up on the idea of going for a drink and said he would follow Bai Qingping back to the camp to settle the new recruits.

Just as they were about to mount their horses, Bai Qingping saw Steward Wu, who used to follow Bai Qiyun, sneakily peeking at the Bai Mansion from behind a tree.

Bai Qingping held the reins and called out, "Steward Wu!"

Steward Wu trembled upon hearing his name and, seeing it was Bai Qingping at the mansion gate, ran away in a panic.

Already mounted, Shen Yanzong glanced at the empty space behind the tree and asked, "Who was that?"

"A steward of my uncle," Bai Qingping said as he mounted his horse and rode back to the camp with Shen Yanzong.

After Bai Qingping and Shen Yanzong left, Chun Tao accompanied Bai Qingyan back to Boyun Courtyard, her brow furrowed, somewhat absent-minded.

"What are you thinking?" Bai Qingyan raised her hand and tapped Chun Tao on the head.

"Big Miss!" Chun Tao exclaimed, raising her hand to tidy her bangs. She looked up seriously at Bai Qingyan and said, "I was just thinking of... Chun Yan. I feel that Shen Yanzong’s personality is somewhat similar to Chun Yan’s. I’m afraid he might..."

She was afraid he might betray the Big Miss.

"You, Chun Tao, are starting to think about these things." Bai Qingyan smiled and walked leisurely toward Boyun Courtyard. "Do you think Shen Yanzong is overly ambitious?"

Chun Tao followed beside Bai Qingyan and nodded, "Moreover, Young Master Bai Qingping seems a bit too honest."

Chun Tao had seen it clearly just now. Several times when Young Master Bai Qingping wanted to speak, he was interrupted by Shen Yanzong.

"Honest?" Bai Qingyan’s eyes filled with amusement. "Then you’ve misjudged Bai Qingping."

Chun Tao was puzzled.

"Bai Qingping has already figured out Shen Yanzong’s personality. He knows that although Shen Yanzong is ambitious, he is also loyal. Bai Qingping has found a way to interact with Shen Yanzong," she explained to Chun Tao slowly. "Shen Yanzong has skills that Bai Qingping can use. He must rely on Shen Yanzong to accomplish the training of the troops, so he is willing to give the limelight and credit to Shen Yanzong as long as he cooperates."

On the contrary, if Bai Qingping showed himself to be strategic and resourceful, Shen Yanzong would not cooperate with him and would instead compete and hinder him, which would not benefit their plans.

Bai Qingping was a person who could bend for the greater good. Though he was still young, he would achieve great things in due time.

Chun Tao still didn’t quite understand, but since the Big Miss said Bai Qingping was right, then Bai Qingping must be right.

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On May 29, the war report from Chunmu Mountain reached Dadu. General Zhang Duanrui died in battle.

The Emperor was stunned by the news in the middle of the night and took a long while to regain his composure, his face pale.

"Say that again?" The Emperor, disheveled, got off the Dragon Throne, pointing at the blood-covered messenger kneeling on the ground.

"The Liang Army attacked the city. General Zhang Duanrui died in battle. Chunmu City was taken. The Liang Army burned, killed, and looted after entering the city. Your Majesty, please send troops to aid quickly!" The messenger was almost crying.

The Emperor’s breathing became unstable. Gao Demao hurriedly came forward to support the Emperor, "Your Majesty, do not worry. Let this old servant immediately send someone to summon the Crown Prince, Prime Minister Lu, Prime Minister Li, and the Minister of War to the palace!"

The Emperor nodded, "Send someone quickly!"

Gao Demao personally went outside the hall to greet the Crown Prince, feeling worried. If King of Zhen Bai Weiting were still alive, Gao Demao would not be so flustered.

Daliang had already taken Chunmu City. If no one could stop them and the Liang Army advanced unchecked, Dadu City would be in danger.

Seeing the Crown Prince running hurriedly up the steps with a thick hat from afar, Gao Demao quickly went to meet him, "Your Highness, you are here!"

"General Zhang Duanrui died? What about the Lord of Gaoyi? Didn’t she stop the Liang Army?" The Crown Prince, panting, asked while walking quickly toward the main hall.

This year had been far from peaceful. Originally, he was to set off for Yanwo on May 7 to quell the civil unrest. Little did he know that after only one day, he was thrown off his horse and hurt his head, and was secretly sent back to Dadu City.

Because of this head injury, he had comfortably rested for days. He did not expect Daliang to suddenly attack the city.

"The war report did not mention the Lord of Gaoyi!" Gao Demao replied.

As he was about to step into the main hall, the Crown Prince suddenly paused, turned to Gao Demao, and asked, "Is my father very angry about this?"

Gao Demao couldn’t help but complain inwardly. At such a time, the Crown Prince was still concerned about the Emperor’s mood. Noticing Prime Minister Lu being helped up the steps by an attendant, Gao Demao quickly said, "Your Highness, with the Liang Army attacking the city... how could His Majesty be in a good mood now?"

"Crown Prince!" Prime Minister Lu, panting, called out to the Crown Prince and saluted him.

Gao Demao saluted the Crown Prince and then turned to support Prime Minister Lu.

The Crown Prince adjusted his breathing, straightened his clothes, turned back, and nodded to Prime Minister Lu, personally supporting him as they entered the main hall.

Inside the main hall, the black lacquered, gold-carved dragon pillars shone brightly in the lamplight.

The Emperor sat on the Dragon Throne with his eyes closed, restraining his emotions with agitation and distress in his heart.

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