The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 407: helpless
Chapter 407 Helpless
Third Madam Li’s eyes were red, worry and fear overcame anger, filling her heart: “What should I do? The Emperor wants Xiao Si to leave immediately, alone… What if something goes wrong?”
Bai Jinzhi looked at her mother who was about to cry, raised her hand and gently stroked her arm, suppressed her excitement and said, “Mom, it’s okay, I’ll go alone, didn’t I go to the southern border battlefield with my elder sister before? And I’ve learned so much from my elder sister, and with General Zhang Duanrui here, there will be no problem.”
“How can they be the same? With your elder sister here, she will naturally keep you in check! And your elder sister is calm and steady, she will never let you take risks! But if you go alone, won’t you be like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins?! That’s a battlefield! A battlefield! What if…” Third Madam Li was so choked up that she couldn’t continue.
What if something happened to Bai Jinzhi, how would she go on living?
“Little Four…” Bai Qingyan thought for a long time, raised his eyes and looked at Bai Jinzhi, and said seriously, “After going to Chunmu Mountain, obey General Zhang Duanrui in everything. Tell General Zhang Duanrui to stay in the city and refuse to fight. As long as you don’t fight… Xun Tianzhang can do nothing.”
Madam Li turned her head and looked at Bai Jinzhi: “Did you remember everything your elder sister said?! Don’t be so stubborn! Just stay in the city with General Zhang Duanrui, don’t fight!”
Bai Jinzhi thought to herself… this is too cowardly, but looking at her mother’s red eyes, she nodded and said, “I’ll remember you, elder sister!”
“You should not feel unconvinced and cowardly…” Bai Qingyan hit the nail on the head as soon as he opened his mouth. “Xun Tianzhang likes war and will do anything to win. General Zhang Duanrui has always been steady and cherishes the lives of his soldiers. He will never go to war easily without a complete victory, sacrificing the lives of his soldiers in vain. Although others may think that he is hiding in the city, this is the best way at the moment.”
Bai Qingyan knew nothing about the true battle situation in Chunmu Mountain, and most of the news sent back by Shen Qingzhu was from many days ago. The situation on the battlefield changed rapidly, and Bai Qingyan couldn’t give any advice to General Zhang Duanrui and Xiao Si on how to fight the enemy based on blind guesses, so… General Zhang Duanrui was right to stay in the city and refuse to fight.
“Xiao Si understands. Don’t worry, elder sister. After Xiao Si goes there, he will obey General Zhang Duanrui’s orders and will never act rashly!” Bai Jinzhi responded quickly.
Bai Qingyan nodded, then looked at his third aunt Li who was clutching his collar tightly, and said, “Don’t worry, third aunt, I have already asked Shen Qingzhu to go to Chunmu Mountain in advance. When Xiao Si goes there, I will let Shen Qingzhu protect Xiao Si closely.”
Upon hearing that Shen Qingzhu had been sent to Chunmu Mountain in advance by Bai Qingyan, Third Madam Li heaved a sigh of relief. She knew that Shen Qingzhu was a skilled martial artist, and she nodded repeatedly, “Abao is still far-sighted enough to send Miss Shen there in advance. I feel much more at ease with Miss Shen in Chunmu Mountain.”
The emperor’s edict stated that they should set off immediately, so Third Madam Li did not dare to delay and accompanied Bai Jinzhi back to the yard to pack their things.
Bai Jinzhi looked at her mother who wanted her to bring this and that, and hurriedly hugged Li’s arm: “Okay, mother! I’m going there on horseback… How can I carry so many things!”
Li turned her face away, not wanting her daughter to see her crying. She pulled her arm back from Bai Jinzhi’s hand, lowered her head and tied the bundle tightly: “Take them all with me!”
“Okay, okay! My mother said so, so let’s take her!” Bai Jinzhi didn’t want to make Li unhappy at this time, so he nodded repeatedly.
Li tightly grasped Bai Jinzhi’s bag, unable to hold back her tears any longer, her husband and son both died on the battlefield…how come the emperor didn’t even let her daughter go!
The more she thought about it, the sadder she became. Li raised her hand to cover her lips and cried softly.
“Mother…” This was the first time Bai Jinzhi saw Li crying like this in front of her. Even when she learned of the death of her father and brothers, Li had never cried like this in front of her.
Li took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears, holding back her sobs and speaking: “When you go to Chunmu Mountain, remember to listen to General Zhang Duanrui! Remember what your elder sister said, don’t be reckless!”
Li raised her red eyes and looked at Bai Jinzhi, her voice was unusually gentle: “Do you understand?”
“I understand, mother! Don’t worry, my elder sister is not by my side this time. I will behave myself and will not act rashly!” Bai Jinzhi said obediently.
Li held Bai Jinzhi’s hand and heard the message from outside saying that the horses were ready. The tears that Li had just held back almost burst out again. She held Bai Jinzhi’s hand tightly, her nostrils flaring, and tears flowing like broken strings.
“Mom, I will be careful! Don’t worry… I will send someone to send you a letter every three days.” Bai Jinzhi hugged Li’s arm, “I will be fine even though the southern border is so dangerous. Chunmu Mountain is just a defensive city, there will be no danger!”
“Mother will take you out!” Li picked up Bai Jinzhi’s bag, held Bai Jinzhi’s hand, and walked out.
Mrs. Dong, the fourth wife, Mrs. Wang, the fifth wife, Mrs. Qi, as well as Bai Qingyan, Bai Jinzhao, and Bai Jinhua were all at the door to see Bai Jinzhi off.
Perhaps it was because Bai Jinzhi was usually too impulsive, and this time he went to Chunmu Mountain alone without anyone to supervise him, so the elders were all worried.
The fourth lady, Mrs. Wang, insisted that Bai Jinzhi wear a string of Buddhist beads, saying that it could be used to ensure safety. Bai Jinzhao and Bai Jinhua also gave Bai Jinzhi the blessings of safety that they had prayed for in the temple for several years, just hoping that their fourth sister could return safely.
Bai Jinzhi saw that Lupin was also carrying a bag, leading two horses and standing at the high steps of the Bai Mansion, followed by a team of guards. He looked at Bai Qingyan in confusion.
“Sister, isn’t Uncle Ping going to be in charge of tomorrow’s military training?” Bai Jinzhi asked.
She replied, “Don’t worry about the training. I feel more at ease with Uncle Ping by your side.”
“Eldest sister! If I take Uncle Ping away, wouldn’t it delay the military training? No need… I can do it alone!” Bai Jinzhi had a firm expression.
“Training troops is not something you should worry about. This is Shuoyang City. We have the help of the governor and Lord Zhou. There will be plenty of people available for training.” Bai Qing said in an unquestionable tone. After speaking, he looked at Lupin and said, “Uncle Ping, I’ll leave Xiao Si to you!”
“Don’t worry, young lady! Don’t worry, ladies!” Lupin clasped his fists and saluted the masters of the White family. “Lupin will definitely bring the fourth young lady back safely.”
Bai Qingyan nodded. She looked at Bai Jinzhi with worry in her eyes and said, “Go…”
“Bai Jinzhi bids farewell to my eldest aunt, fourth aunt, fifth aunt, eldest sister… and two younger sisters!” Bai Jinzhi’s eyes were red, and besides feeling a little uneasy, she was also excited and overwhelmed. “Don’t worry, I will definitely come back safely!”
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There are two more updates. Please allow the bald author to update slowly. Because I am not satisfied with what I wrote today, I will revise it and post it again!