The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 526: The chaos has appeared
Chapter 526 Chaos has emerged
“If you think it is feasible, just discuss it with Uncle Liu. I’ll leave the military training to you, and you’ll be in charge of everything else.” Bai Qingyan had nothing to worry about Ji Tingyu.
Ji Tingyu bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan and said solemnly: “Don’t worry, Miss. When you need troops in the future, Ji Tingyu will definitely provide you with a usable army.”
When the eldest girl arranged him to come here to deal with bandits, Ji Tingyu knew that the eldest girl had a purpose that was not stated explicitly… but which was said enough to be thrilling.
Ji Tingyu is willing to devote all her life’s energy and efforts to the Bai family and the eldest daughter’s ambition, just to see a day of peace and prosperity in the world.
Because Ji Tingyu knew that the royal family was already showing signs of decline, and that those in high positions were only concerned with petty gains and losses all day long. And only the ambitious Bai family in Jin State could shoulder the burden of pacifying the troubled times.
Ji Tingyu is willing to follow Bai Qingyan… and rebel against the Lin family’s imperial power!
Before leaving, Bai Qingyan left Shen Qingzhu with Ji Tingyu, and when he returned, he sent a letter to Shen Qingzhu in advance to let her join him.
When Bai Qingyan trained the female guard team, Shen Qingzhu trained with Bai Qingyan and knew the ins and outs of it. This time, she stayed with Ji Tingyu in order to learn something for Ji Tingyu.
As soon as Bai Qingyan caught up with the team led by Lupin to Dengzhou, Lupin took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Bai Qingyan: “The fourth lady sent someone to deliver the letter from Dadu as fast as possible!”
Bai Qingyan nodded, took the letter, dismounted, bent down and got into the carriage.
“The eldest lady is back!” Chuntao hurriedly handed a handkerchief to Bai Qingyan to wipe her hands.
The letter was sent from the direction of Dadu City. Bai Jinxiu said in the letter that Prince Xian of Nandu arrived in Dadu City, met the emperor and then went to Prince Liang’s Mansion. It was unknown what he discussed with Prince Liang. After he came out, he went to the palace the next day and brought Princess Liu Ruofu of Nandu back to his house in Dadu City. Then… the emperor issued an edict to set the wedding date of Prince Liang and Princess Liu Ruofu of Nandu in early spring next year.
Also, the sacred white deer of the Jin State that the prince brought back to present to the emperor on his birthday suddenly died at night. The emperor was furious and beat to death seventy-three servants who had taken care of the white deer.
Another reason was that Dayan wanted to send its princess to marry the northern Rong people to become the new queen of the Rongdi King, and had to pass through Dayan Jin, so Yan sent envoys to Jin.
The white deer was the sacred beast of the State of Jin. The sudden death of the sacred beast was an ominous sign, and the emperor was naturally furious. It seemed that… the fate of the Lin royal power in the State of Jin was really coming to an end.
After reading the letter, Bai Qingyan opened the lid of the three-legged gilded incense burner on the table, lit the letter and put it in, then closed the lid of the incense burner again…
If Prince Liang and Prince Xian were already in the same boat, with Prince Liang’s eloquence and ability to deceive people, it would not be difficult for him to convince Prince Xian to marry his only daughter Liu Ruofu to him.
When Prince Xian’s only daughter Liu Ruofu married Prince Liang, she naturally became Prince Liang’s person. However, Prince Xian met the emperor first… and then met Prince Liang. The meaning behind this is worth pondering.
But why would Emperor Yan allow the princess to marry at such a critical juncture?
Was it because of a food problem? Or was it because of a problem with the Yan army stationed in Beirong?
The convoy heading to Dengzhou was still moving slowly. Bai Qingyan leaned on the pillow, closed his eyes and thought quietly.
The situation in the world is changing now. No matter whether Dayan has problems with its army or food, it is more important than anything else to control the Southern Rong in one’s own hands.
Otherwise, if Dayan becomes powerful in the future, it will attack Jin from both sides.
The convoy led by Lupin rode at full speed all the way, but slowed down after entering the Cloud Mountains.
The Yunjing Mountains have dangerous and steep mountain roads, ravines and gullies in the mountains, and surging waves under the cliffs, which is breathtaking.
A team of thirty horsemen escorted the carriage, moving slowly among the rolling green mountains and steep cliffs of the Yunjing Mountains.
There is snow on the peaks, rolling clouds in the distance, and the sun shining on the mountains, which is majestic and magnificent.
Occasionally, clouds blocked the sun, but in a moment, golden light appeared again, outlining the green layers and the moving horse team with golden outlines.
After the cavalry came out of the Yunjing Mountains, the road was flat and they finally arrived in Dengzhou on August 17th.
Old Madam Dong and Dong Qingyue received the news early, and asked Dong Changlan to take the Dong family servants to the city gate to welcome Bai Qingyan in the morning.
Dong Changlan saw from afar the convoy slowly approaching in the gradually growing dazzling morning light. A smile appeared in his eyes. He jumped onto his horse and rushed out with a kick of his horse’s belly.
When Lupin saw Dong Changlan, he quickly turned his horse’s head and trotted to Bai Qingyan’s carriage, lowering his voice and saying, “Miss, the eldest cousin of the Dong family is here!”
Bai Qingyan responded, put down the ancient book in his hand and put it aside.
Dong Changlan rode his horse quickly forward, nodded to Lupin, and stopped beside the carriage, calling out, “Cousin…”
Chuntao hurriedly raised her hand and opened the curtain of the carriage.
Bai Qingyan saw Dong Changlan riding on a horse in a crab-shell green gown with auspicious cloud patterns on the left lapel. The handsome young man looked very heroic and smiled: “Changlan.”
“My grandmother and father asked me to come and meet my cousin.” Dong Changlan turned his horse around and followed the carriage at a leisurely pace, whispering, “According to the time my cousin came, she must have missed the letter I sent to Shuoyang to report her safety.”
The letter also contained the results of a detailed discussion between Dong Changlan and Dong Qingyue. However, because it was a letter delivered rather than conveyed in person, Dong Changlan’s words were very obscure and others might not be able to understand them.
Bai Qingyan nodded: “We’ll talk about it later.”
Dong Changlan nodded: “I’ll lead the way.”
“Okay!” Bai Qingyan responded and asked Chuntao to lower the curtain.
Dong Changlan rode forward and led the way personally, leading the Bai family cavalry from Shuoyang City into the city.
Chuntao was busy tidying up the table in the carriage, putting the tea set and snacks into a small box in the carriage, and then simply tidied Bai Qingyan’s hair and straightened his clothes.
Old Madam Dong, Dong Qingyue, Mrs. Cui, Mrs. Cui, as well as a concubine’s son and two concubine’s daughters in the family were standing outside the door with Old Madam Dong, waiting for Bai Qingyan’s arrival.
Seeing Dong Changlan from a distance, Cui supported Old Lady Dong and said with a smile: “Mother, she is here…”
Old Lady Dong had sandalwood prayer beads wrapped around her hands and wore a red sandalwood Ruyi double-breasted coat with a gold-threaded edge. Her silver hair was combed meticulously, and the longevity-patterned headband inlaid with pigeon-blood gems was tied tightly on her head, making her look very energetic.
When she heard that her granddaughter was coming, Old Lady Dong held up her skirt, held the hands of her son and daughter-in-law, and walked down the stairs, with a smile in her eyes that became more and more intense.
“Abao must have had a hard time on the journey. It’s good to be home now!” Old Lady Dong couldn’t help but sigh.
Ever since she knew that Bai Qingyan was going to Dengzhou, Old Lady Dong had not slept well for a single day, always worrying about what accidents might happen on the road. After all, banditry was rampant nowadays and the world was in chaos.
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