Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 542 - 539: Never Hurt_1

Chapter 542: Chapter 539: Never Hurt_1

The old nanny started crying as she spoke.

If what this old nanny said was true, it meant that the Nanrong people had been waiting there early to ambush. Just waiting for the Yan’s diplomatic mission to arrive and surround them like dumplings.

"What official position does Master Peng hold in Yan?" Bai Qingyan asked.

"In response to the Princess of Zhen, Master Peng once saved our emperor’s life and was granted the title of Central Army Commander by the emperor. This time, Master Peng personally led the troops for the marriage mission, which is a great honor for our princess." The nanny added.

Bai Qingyan’s fingers rubbed the armrest of her chair. Knowing that the nanny’s knowledge was limited, she felt it was better to ask Xiao Rongyan about why Yan detoured for the marriage mission.

Since Xiao Rongyan happened to appear at the borders of Nanrong, he must have received some information.

She glanced at the trembling and pale-faced nanny and palace maid kneeling on the ground. She didn’t think they were lying but simply knew too little. She stood up to leave.

"Princess of Zhen!" The nanny bravely kneeled closer, crying and kowtowing to Bai Qingyan, "Princess of Zhen, please let Xique and me serve our princess!"

"Just wait. After we’ve asked all the questions, you will naturally be allowed to serve your mistress." Bai Qingyan said and left the barracks with Lu Ping, ignoring the cries behind her.

The bright moonlight illuminated Bai Qingyan’s blood-stained but fair features.

Bai Qingyan walked down the steps, her gaze colder than the moonlight.

Before her eyes appeared the ghost-faced general riding the black horse...

"Young miss, rather than interrogating these people here, I think... it might be better to question Mr. Xiao!" Lu Ping’s eyes were cold and serious. "That Mr. Xiao appearing at the Nanrong and Jin Kingdoms’ border is highly suspicious! Although this Mr. Xiao has helped the Bai family before, he is from the Wei Kingdom... We must be cautious!"

Bai Qingyan turned to look at Lu Ping. "Today, did you see the ghost-faced general from Nanrong, Uncle Ping?"

Lu Ping paused, gripped the hilt of his sword at his waist, frowned, thought for a moment, and shook his head. "I did not pay attention. Why? Is there something wrong?"

Bai Qingyan shook her head. "I don’t know why, but I always feel... that ghost-faced general is very familiar, yet... very strange."

Lu Ping cupped his fists. "I will investigate thoroughly for you, young miss. Rest assured!"

Bai Qingyan nodded. She guessed it would take a few more hours for her uncle to finish the interrogation. Rather than waiting here and wasting time, it was better to ask Xiao Rongyan why Nanrong ambushed the Yan’s marriage mission. Cross-referencing with her uncle’s interrogation results would reveal the truth.

"Let’s go, let’s ask Xiao Rongyan!" Bai Qingyan said and quickly mounted her horse, heading straight to the Dong Mansion with Lu Ping.

Two large lanterns hanging high in front of the Dong Mansion swayed in the wind. The yellow light enclosed in sheepskin illuminated the red lacquered pillars of the Dong Mansion clearly.

Madam Dong stood at the entrance with her family, looking toward the city gate and scolding her grandson: "How could you let your cousin stay behind? If your cousin gets hurt, you’ll kneel in the ancestral hall until Kid recovers!"

Dong Changlan knew his grandmother was angry and hurried to appease her with a smile. "Grandmother, I know I was wrong! There won’t be a next time! Please don’t be angry anymore. Cousin has returned safely. She is questioning Yan’s marriage mission with Father; she will be back soon!"

"Yes, Grandmother! Cousin is highly skilled in martial arts and has the Bai family’s guards protecting her. Nothing will happen to her! Why don’t you go inside and wait? Mother and I will wait here with Changlan. We’ll notify you as soon as cousin returns," Mrs. Cui softly persuaded Madam Dong.

But Madam Dong, still worried, glared at her grandson and kept looking down the long street.

Hearing the sound of hooves, Dong Changlan took a few steps down the stairs and smiled. "It’s cousin and Lu Huwei!"

Madam Dong hurried down the high steps. Seeing Bai Qingyan dismount, she rushed forward. The fresh blood on Bai Qingyan’s silver armor made Madam Dong’s heart tremble with fear. "Where are you injured?"

"Cousin has finally returned! If you had been any later, Grandmother would have punished me to kneel in the ancestral hall!" Dong Changlan said with a smile.

"Grandmother, this is someone else’s blood. I am not injured," Bai Qingyan said and then asked Dong Changlan, "How is the Princess of Yan?"

Mentioning the Princess of Yan, Dong Changlan pressed his lips together. "Famous doctors in Dengzhou City have been summoned. The bleeding has stopped. But whether the Princess of Yan wakes up depends on fate! The Yan soldier who came to seek help has already rushed back to Yan to report."

If the marriage Princess of Yan survived, Yan and Beirong would owe a favor to the Jin Kingdom. If she didn’t survive, it would be another matter.

While Dong Changlan’s mind was filled with thoughts, Madam Dong had already pulled Bai Qingyan up and down, confirming she had no injuries. Only then did Madam Dong drag Bai Qingyan to bathe and change clothes.

Before entering the door, Bai Qingyan instructed Dong Changlan, "Changlan, let me know when Uncle returns."

"Don’t worry, cousin!" Dong Changlan replied.

Bai Qingyan had just wrung her hair dry after bathing and had not yet gone to find Xiao Rongyan when a servant woman reported that Dong Qingyue had returned.

Madam Dong was still in Bai Qingyan’s room and insisted on Bai Qingyan finishing a bowl of bird’s nest porridge before letting her go to see Dong Qingyue.

Watching Bai Qingyan walk quickly out the door, Madam Dong leaned on her ebony cane with a sigh. She felt her granddaughter was too hard-pressed. If her grandson A Yu were still alive... Bai Qingyan wouldn’t have to work so hard.

Thinking of A Yu, Madam Dong’s heart ached, and her eyes immediately welled up.

As people age, they should not dwell on the pain of losing a younger loved one. Such memories cut like a blunt knife, causing sleepless nights.

When Bai Qingyan reached Dong Qingyue’s study, Dong Changlan and Dong Qingyue’s counselors were all present.

Bai Qingyan briefly recounted what she had gotten from interrogating Princess Mingcheng’s nanny and maid and compared it with Dong Qingyue’s findings.

They were almost identical.

The only regret was that General Peng, who had protected Princess Mingcheng, died under the sword of the ghost-faced general from Nanrong.

Bai Qingyan’s palm tightened. "Uncle, do you know anything about this ghost-faced general from Nanrong?"

Dong Qingyue shook his head, his fingers tapping the desk lightly. "I’ve only heard that this ghost-faced general is a master strategist, as we haven’t had direct conflict with Nanrong. But I heard he has fought with Yan’s valiant general Xie Xun several times, and Xie Xun had never gained any advantage over him."

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