Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 629 - 626: Rear Support_1

Chapter 629: Chapter 626: Rear Support_1

Lu Ping glanced at Miss Bai of his family. Seeing Bai Qingyan nod, he led the guards ten steps away.

Xiao Rongyan approached Bai Qingyan, his deep eyes fixed on her delicate features. Lowering his voice, he said, "I know you want to draw the Nandu soldiers of the Bai Mansion away, so your situation will definitely be more difficult than the Bai Mansion. With more people to protect you, you will be safer. Whether it’s me, your second aunt, or your seventh sister, we will be more at ease. If you don’t take enough people and get hurt... how can your second aunt and seventh sister be assured?"

Not giving Bai Qingyan a chance to speak, Xiao Rongyan continued, "If you trust me, take the Hidden Guard with you. I will protect your second aunt and seventh sister. If they are harmed in any way, I will repay with my life!"

Bai Qingyan understood that by luring King Xian’s people away, the Bai Mansion’s crisis would be smaller. Keeping people at the Bai Mansion was just a precaution.

Now that Xiao Rongyan had said this, Bai Qingyan could not refuse any longer. "Let the Hidden Guard follow me in secret. You and Yue Shi stay at the Bai Mansion. If there is any situation, let Yue Shi or Uncle Ping inform me quickly!"

"Rest assured!" Xiao Rongyan wanted to hold Bai Qingyan in his arms, but with so many eyes on them, he couldn’t act out of line and damage Bai Qingyan’s reputation. He could only take a step back and bow deeply to her. "Miss Bai, please be careful. Rong... will definitely guard the Bai Mansion for you!"

Xiao Rongyan had never worried so much about someone’s safety. He had never imagined that the one he admired would charge into battle, while he would worry from behind.

Bai Qingyan also bowed deeply to Xiao Rongyan. "Then, Bai Qingyan... entrusts the Bai Mansion to Mr. Xiao!"

Xiao Rongyan nodded.

"Uncle Ping..." Bai Qingyan looked at Lu Ping.

Lu Ping immediately responded and stepped forward quickly. "Miss, your orders!"

"Today, everyone in the Bai Mansion listens to Mr. Xiao’s commands. His orders are my orders. Do not disobey!" Bai Qingyan said.

Lu Ping glanced at Xiao Rongyan in slight surprise. He didn’t expect Bai Qingyan would entrust the Bai Mansion’s safety to Xiao Rongyan. But Xiao Rongyan was an ally of the Bai Mansion. From Lu Ping’s observation, Xiao Rongyan did things with great order. Additionally, Xiao Rongyan had traveled through many countries and must have encountered many dangers. Being able to stand here safely now, he must have skills.

"Lu Ping accepts the order!" Lu Ping bowed to Xiao Rongyan. "Mr. Xiao, we entrust the Bai Mansion to you today."

Xiao Rongyan returned the bow.

Soon, someone reported that a general from Nandu was leading troops towards Zhen Kingdom’s mansion.

Today, the sky over Dadu City was gloomy, clouds rolling, making everything feel oppressive.

Bai Qingyan looked back at the ten Bai family’s guards holding torches, standing on the high steps. She clasped her hands. "Today, I trouble you all to face life and death with Bai Qingyan."

"Follow Miss to the death!"

"Follow Miss to the death!"

Bai Qingyan nodded, gripping the sword at her waist, and calmly ordered, "Open the gate!"

The guards of the Princess of Zhen opened the large, red-lacquered doors with brass rings. The Bai family’s guards, holding torches, were the first to leave the mansion and mount their horses. Only then did Bai Qingyan stride out of the mansion.

Xiao Rongyan, standing in the courtyard, tightened his palms, watching Bai Qingyan’s cloak flutter, his heart in his throat.

The sound of horse hooves, armor, and footsteps echoed like thunder on the long, empty street, in neat and intimidating unison.

Yue Shi heard the commotion, looked outside, then at Bai Qingyan’s determined steps, filled with worry.

Xiao Rongyan clenched his fist, looking at Bai Qingyan’s upright but somewhat thin figure. He gritted his teeth, "Close the gate!"

The two gates of the Princess of Zhen’s mansion slowly closed. Xiao Rongyan turned to Lu Ping, his voice calm but urgent, "Uncle Ping, order the servants to bring all the wine from the Princess of Zhen’s mansion as a precaution. Immediately transfer half of the guards skilled with bows and arrows! Those good at close combat, guard the second lady and seventh girl outside the courtyard. Strong servants, stay inside the courtyard and close the gate. Archers, stand on the walls! Forget about avoiding the mixing of men and women at this time, leave some skilled guards inside, and keep the gate secured!"

Hearing Xiao Rongyan’s orderly arrangements, layer upon layer, Lu Ping’s brow twitched slightly, his heart suddenly rising with a few doubts.

General Xiao Wang rode at the front. From a distance, he saw guards holding torches on high horses outside the Princess of Zhen’s mansion. In armor, a silver-armored woman with a bow strapped to her back positively glowed in the dim light of the torches.

General Xiao Wang thought this was bad. He drew his longsword from his waist and shouted, "King Xin commands, kill the Princess of Zhen for a reward of a hundred gold and a title! Don’t let the Princess of Zhen escape! Attack!"

Hearing this, the Nandu soldiers were energized as if they had been injected with adrenaline. Their battle cries were thunderous.

"Kill the Princess of Zhen! Attack!"

"Kill!"

Hearing the approaching soldiers intent on killing her, Bai Qingyan remained calm. She took off the bow, pulled the reins with one hand, and mounted the horse. Drawing an arrow, she nocked it on the bowstring. She looked back coldly at the leading General Xiao Wang. Before she got close, her killing intent was palpable. Her gaze was chilling, like the cold early spring, or a frozen, deep pond.

She calmly released the arrow.

Before General Xiao Wang could react, the arrow flew through the torch held by the Bai family guard, showering sparks. It penetrated the armor and went through his collarbone.

General Xiao Wang screamed, pulling the reins tightly. His horse neighed loudly, rearing up, almost throwing him off. He gripped the reins with both hands to steady the horse. When he looked up again, Bai Qingyan and her party had long since disappeared.

Ignoring the pain of his collarbone wound, General Xiao Wang only knew he must not let the Princess of Zhen leave the city. He shouted, "Chase! Do not let the Princess of Zhen leave the city! Half of you, follow me to chase her. The other half, head to the east gate to intercept!"

With these words, General Xiao Wang led the charge.

The Nandu army, well-trained as always, immediately split into two. One half followed General Xiao Wang to chase Bai Qingyan, while the other rushed towards the east gate of Dadu City, hoping to intercept her there.

The soldiers General Xiao Wang led were mostly foot soldiers, few riding horses. They couldn’t possibly catch up with Bai Qingyan and the Bai family’s guards on horseback.

Hearing this, Bai Qingyan turned to the Bai family guard beside her, "Circle around the front alley, quietly go to the east gate and watch. Report any situation immediately!"

"Yes!" the guard responded, leaping over the courtyard wall after turning a corner.

Standing in the Princess of Zhen’s mansion, Xiao Rongyan watched as the torches and footsteps outside rapidly pursued Bai Qingyan, disappearing into the alley in front of the mansion.

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