The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 414: missing
Chapter 414 Missing
It was not until Li Mao hurried over that the emperor opened his eyes: “I know everything. Who has any good ideas?”
“Your Majesty, Rongdi is currently in the midst of a civil war. We can transfer the troops stationed in Rongdi to Chunmu Mountain for reinforcement. General Shi Panshan, who led his troops to Yanwo to quell the rebellion, will be back soon and should be able to do the job. For safety’s sake, it would be best to send General Liu Hong along as well.” Left Prime Minister Li Mao said.
Shen Jingzhong, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War, stepped forward and said, “I believe that Jiang Ruhai, Shi Panshan, and Zhen Zeping are all military commanders who have made achievements on the battlefield. This time, Daliang is led by Xun Tianzhang. Now that the war has begun, we should not underestimate them!”
“Jiang Ruhai is still a little young after all, and not as steady as Xie Yuchang. Xie Yuchang has been the commander of the Imperial Guards for so many years. This time he can be sent to Chunmu Mountain for a try.” Li Mao took the opportunity to recommend Xie Yuchang.
Prime Minister Lu twirled his beard and thought of someone, but he felt that even if he brought it up… given the emperor’s fear of the Bai family, he probably wouldn’t use it.
“Father, I think… you can send the Princess Zhenguo to Chunmu Mountain! The Princess Zhenguo has demonstrated her amazing talent in leading troops in the battle in Southern Xinjiang…”
“Princess Zhenguo! Princess Zhenguo!” The emperor clenched his fists and raised his voice several degrees. “Princess Zhenguo is responsible for everything. Can I be a prince without her?!”
The prince’s legs softened and he immediately knelt on the shiny floor: “That’s not what I meant!”
“Your Majesty!” Prime Minister Lu spoke at the right time, “I know that Your Majesty thinks that our Jin State is not ready to send a woman to fight and let other countries laugh at us, but Your Highness the Crown Prince is worried about the suffering of the border people and has a precious pure heart. Your Majesty, please calm down!”
Prime Minister Lu first put on a high hat for the emperor, and then slowly said: “However, what your highness said has awakened this old minister. Princess Zhenguo is the eldest granddaughter of King Zhenguo. She has been taught by the Grand Princess and King Zhenguo since she was young. After enlightenment, she read military books. It can be said that she grew up in a pile of military books. Now there is no news about Princess Gaoyi. Princess Zhenguo must be worried. If your majesty can send Princess Zhenguo… the princess will definitely be grateful!”
Lu Xiang’s words made the emperor feel a little relieved. He closed his eyes and said, “Let me think about it.”
Whenever the Princess Zhenguo was mentioned, the Left Prime Minister Li Mao always felt troubled. He hesitated whether to agree with the Crown Prince in recommending the Princess Zhenguo.
“Left Prime Minister, what do you say?” the emperor suddenly asked Li Mao.
Li Mao was startled and took a step forward. His eyes inevitably fell on the crown prince, but he was afraid that the crown prince would see something, so he said stiffly: “Your Majesty, I think… why not let the Princess Zhenguo give it a try? If Your Majesty is not assured, you can send a few generals to accompany her.”
The emperor gritted his teeth and said, “I will order 30,000 troops to be dispatched from the Rongdi border to Chunmu Mountain. Xie Yuchang, Zhen Zeping, and Liu Hong will lead 20,000 troops from the capital. Immediately send people to Shuoyang to order the Princess Zhenguo to rush to Chunmu Mountain.”
The emperor thought for a moment and said, “This time, let Liu Hong be the commander. We must stop the Liang army outside Yushan Pass!”
The news of Zhang Duanrui’s death in battle was sent to Shuoyang City at dawn on the 29th.
Bai Qingyan had just come out of the shower and before he had time to comb his hair, Chuntao ran in and handed the letter to Bai Qingyan.
The news that Lupin sent back was also very simple. Zhang Duanrui went out of the city to meet the enemy and was ambushed. Bai Jinzhi led his troops to rescue him and was accompanied by Shen Qingzhu. However, Xun Tianzhang sent someone to bring back Zhang Duanrui’s body, and Bai Jinzhi lost contact.
A chill instantly crept up her spine from the soles of her feet. Fear surged in her heart and her heartbeat made her ribs ache.
She originally thought that with Zhang Duanrui, Lupin and Shen Qingzhu, they would be able to hold down Bai Jinzhi, but why would Zhang Duanrui go out of the city to meet the enemy? !
Xun Tianzhang’s plan? Let Zhang Duanrui see the hope of winning?
Bai Qingyan’s hands were shaking as he lit the letter by candlelight, and he was calculating rapidly in his mind.
“Chun Tao… immediately send someone to tell Butler Hao to select 20 guards to accompany me to Chunmu Mountain! Call Butler Liu and Zeng Shanru over here, I have something to tell them! Hurry!” Bai Qingyan paused, stood up, and spoke quickly and steadily, “Send someone to the camp to tell Bai Qingping and Shen Yancong that from now on, the matter of recruiting civilians and training soldiers will be handed over to them. If there is anything you can’t decide, ask Butler Liu! Nanny Tong pack two sets of casual clothes for me, and bring my Sun-shooting bow and silver spear. Tell mother that something happened to Xiao Si and I need to go to Chunmu Mountain. Tell mother to keep it a secret from Aunt San and wait for me to bring Xiao Si back safely!”
“Yes!” Chuntao responded, turned around and ran out, doing what Bai Qingyan instructed.
Bai Qingyan looked calm on the surface, but his palms were already covered with sweat.
She had never been so scared before, not even when she received the war report from Southern Xinjiang. Perhaps it was because she had already known the fate of the men from the Bai family, so for her, finding a man from the Bai family was like snatching one back from the hands of the King of Hell!
But Xiao Si is different…
In his previous life, Xiao Si lived well and became a general of the enemy country!
At that time, Xiao Si had her two foster brothers protecting her, but now… there is only Shen Qingzhu by her side.
The flickering candlelight gradually engulfed the letter paper. The blue flame gently and slowly devoured the paper into ashes. Fear was like a giant python swallowing up Bai Qingyan’s calmness bit by bit.
It has been who knows how many days since the news reached Shuoyang from Chunmu Mountain, and it is still unknown whether Xiaosi is safe.
In addition, when passing by the capital city, I’m afraid I’d have to tell the prince. Otherwise, the emperor and the prince would become suspicious, and even if the Bai family took refuge in Shuoyang, they would not be spared.
She must rush to Chunmu Mountain immediately. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, she must bring her younger sister back safely!
She can’t lose any loved one in this life, any one!
Bai Qingyan had just packed his luggage, changed his clothes and prepared to leave when Dong came hurriedly.
Upon hearing the news, Dong didn’t even comb her hair. She put on a cloak and, with the support of Nanny Qin, she walked quickly to Boyun Courtyard.
“Girl! The lady is here!”
As soon as Chunzhi finished reporting, Dong opened the Xiangfei bamboo curtain and walked in.
“Abao!”
Bai Qingyan, who had changed her clothes and tied her wet long hair neatly on top of her head, looked at her pale mother, stepped forward to hold Dong’s hand, and invited Dong to sit on the couch: “Mother, General Zhang Duanrui died in the battle, and Xiao Si is missing! I have to go to Chunmu Mountain to bring Xiao Si back!”
Mrs. Dong’s tears suddenly burst out. She gritted her teeth and held her daughter’s hand tightly. Secretly, she didn’t want her daughter to go, but… she knew that with her daughter’s personality, she would never leave Xiao Si alone. She was the eldest sister… Ever since she was old enough to understand, she knew that she had to protect her younger siblings.
Bai Qingyan looked at Mrs. Dong, her eyes slightly red: “Don’t worry, mother, Abao will definitely bring Xiaosi back safely, Abao keeps his word!”
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