The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 1185: Overnight
Chapter 1185: White Hair Overnight
The corners of her lips couldn’t help but rise. She sat down in front of the couch, holding the handkerchief left by Xiao Rongyan in her palm, and carefully looked at his exquisite handwriting under the lamp.
The partition was pushed open, and the maids came in one after another carrying copper basins, white handkerchiefs and other toiletries.
After Bai Qingyan had finished washing up, Wei Zhong ordered someone to serve him the meal.
After Wei Zhong poured a bowl of porridge for Bai Qingyan, he whispered in Bai Qingyan’s ear, “At three o’clock in the morning, news came that Li Tianjiao from Xiliang had personally asked General Cui, who was over eighty years old, to lead his troops to resist the allied forces of the Great Zhou and the State of Yan. The Ninth Prince of the Great Yan came to bid farewell to His Majesty because he was worried about the situation on the battlefield. He heard that His Majesty had just fallen asleep, so he did not let me disturb him. He only asked me to tell His Majesty that the Ninth Prince of Yan had been here.”
Bai Qingyan knew that Wei Zhong knew what was going on. Xiao Rongyan had been here with her last night and was just pretending to be confused so that he could explain everything to her.
She scooped a spoonful of porridge with a spoon, thinking of the supernatural methods used by General Cui Shanzhong on the battlefield, and the dream in which Ayu was covered in blood. Her brows furrowed. Wei Zhong said, “Send someone to invite Aqi, Ayu, Jinxiu, and Ajue to come over.”
The famous Xiliang general Cui Shanzhong was once known as the “Jade Face and Silver Spear”. He had made great military achievements and had fought not only with his grandfather, but also with his great-grandfather. Later, because he pretended to surrender to the Rongdi tribe without reporting to Yunjing, he was suspected by the Xiliang royal court and his wife and daughter were killed by the royal family.
It was also because of this incident that old General Cui Shanzhong became disillusioned with the Xiliang Royal Court and retired for many years. This time Li Tianjiao asked old General Cui Shanzhong to come out of retirement, so the next war between Great Zhou and Yan State may be more difficult than expected.
Bai Qingyan really didn’t expect that General Cui Shanzhong, at such an old age, would actually come out of retirement.
However, when Xiliang was in national crisis, old General Cui Shanzhong put aside his family hatred and personal grudges and still led his troops to defend his country. Bai Qingyan was in awe of this old general, but no matter how much he respected him, the war still had to be fought.
No one can hinder the unification of the world.
Not long after the people Wei Zhong sent to invite Bai Qingqi and Bai Jinxiu had left, the brothers and sisters received the news that Bai Qingyan had gotten up, so they came to Bai Qingyan’s yard together.
Wei Zhong added a set of bowls and chopsticks for Bai Qingqi, Bai Qingyu, Bai Qingjue and Bai Jinxiu, then asked the others to leave and stayed behind to serve them alone.
Bai Qingyan picked up a piece of steamed cake for Bai Jinxiu and frowned as he spoke: “This old general Cui Shanzhong is very cunning on the battlefield. Even my grandfather would be extremely cautious when facing this old general Cui. You guys need to be more careful in your future battles.”
“I didn’t expect that Fifth Brother’s words would come true… Xiliang really let General Cui, who is over 80 years old, lead the army!” Bai Qingjue smiled and glanced at Bai Qingyu, “General Cui must be 88 years old this year, right?”
“Don’t underestimate the enemy just because General Cui is old.” Bai Qingyan warned Bai Qingjue.
“Don’t worry, elder sister. Ajue understands!” Bai Qingjue never dared to underestimate any enemy. “Yun Poxing looked down on you because you were a woman. That’s why we lost so badly in the battle of Southern Xinjiang. Ajue will keep it in mind and never forget it.”
“How’s the situation at the government office today?” Bai Qingyan asked after taking a sip of porridge.
“Ayun is watching over there…” Bai Qingqi said, “I just went to take a look too. There are already people queuing up in two teams, one for registering in Da Zhou, and the other for leaving! There are many people staying to register in Da Zhou, and there are also many preparing to leave. Ayun said… When the time comes, they will follow the instructions of the eldest sister, give them travel expenses and pass cards to let them leave, and also explain that they can no longer enter Da Zhou city after leaving.”
“In that case, Ayu and Jinxiu, you take half of the troops and set off first…” Bai Qingyan said after thinking for a while.
“Eldest sister, do you want to use the mouths of these people who have left Yechengguan to tell the people of Xiliang about the military strength of Yechengguan?” Bai Qingyu asked.
She nodded and said, “You go first. When the people who leave Yechengguan see you, they will naturally think that you are the team sent by the Great Zhou to attack Yunjing. First, this will let the people of Xiliang know that half of the main forces of the Great Zhou are in Yechengguan, and they will not dare to easily seize Yechengguan. Secondly… it will also let the people of Xiliang think that we only sent out half of the main forces, so they will not be too defensive. Then Aqi and Ajue, as well as Jinzhao, Jinhua, and Jinse will take the remaining half of the troops and set off again to catch Xiliang off guard.”
Bai Qingqi nodded: “Elder sister is right. We took Yechengguan with great difficulty. We must not let the people of Xiliang take it back again!”
“In that case, Ayu and I will make preparations early!” Bai Jinxiu said as she picked up the bowl of porridge, intending to go out with Bai Qingyu after breakfast to select the troops.
“Don’t be too anxious when you fight, just move forward steadily according to the strategy discussed with Yan State. If you encounter General Cui, remember to be cautious in your fighting style.” Bai Qingyan was still a little worried, and turned to look at Ayu, “Don’t underestimate the enemy just because General Cui is old.”
“Don’t worry, sister!” Bai Qingyu nodded.
Although Bai Qingyan knew that it was a dream, he still felt uneasy about it, fearing that something might happen to Ayu.
On that day, Bai Qingyu and Bai Jinzhi led half of the main forces of the Great Zhou Dynasty out of Yecheng Pass and headed for Deyang.
The snow has stopped, and the morning light in the distance gradually penetrates the rolling sea of clouds, slowly illuminating the ancient city walls outside Yecheng Pass from far to near.
Rows of heavy cavalry formed up and marched out in order.
These iron-blooded warriors who have been baptized by the fire of war have firm eyes, holding spears in their hands, the cold light of the golden spears gleaming, and their steps are exactly the same. No one dares to go against their edge.
Bai Qingyu and Bai Jinxiu led the troops in the front, with black sails and white python flags fluttering. The huge team was like a black dragon, marching towards the distance in a mighty manner.
Bai Qingyan stood on the city wall, wrapped tightly in his fox fur coat. For some reason, as he looked at Ayu’s departing back, he kept thinking of that dream in his mind.
“Don’t worry, elder sister. Ayu and second sister are cautious, even our grandfather has praised them for. They will definitely not underestimate the enemy and act rashly.” Bai Qingqi whispered to Bai Qingyan.
She turned to look at Bai Qingqi, whose temples were already gray, and knew that he was also worried, especially this time… She let Bai Qingyu go first, and Bai Qingqi felt uneasy.
Because Aqi, like her, was afraid of losing their brother and sister again.
In fact, Aqi was more afraid than her…
Aqi once thought that their brother was dead, so he “buried” them with his own hands, and his hair turned white overnight.
To lose and regain…and to lose again, is something more heartbreaking than losing it all.
“Grandfather, father, uncles, and the heroic spirits of the Bai family will protect us, the descendants of the Bai family. Nothing will happen. We don’t have to worry too much!” Bai Qingyan turned around and walked towards the stairs of the city wall with Bai Qingqi.
Bai Qingqi carefully supported Bai Qingyan and walked down the steps of the city wall slowly and at a moderate pace.
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