The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 548: man of the white family
Chapter 548: People from the Bai Family
“Then… regarding the master’s suspicion that there are spies from Southern Yan around General Peng, should we send him back to the capital to let His Majesty know? Or should we simply let General Pei investigate on the spot?” Yue Shi asked again.
“Not for now. We will just secretly investigate the deputy next to General Peng.”
As soon as Xiao Rongyan finished speaking, Yue Shi raised his eyes and called out loudly to the distance: “Miss Bai!”
Xiao Rongyan turned around and saw Bai Qingyan, who was wearing a frosty dress with gold trim and an emerald green skirt with bamboo embroidery, standing under the green willows planted along the lake, followed by a group of maids and old women. Her dress swayed gently with the willows, and the lake behind her was sparkling, bright and fragrant, a beautiful sight beyond words.
On a hot summer day, the sound of cicadas chirping could be heard one after another on the tall trees. Under the dazzling sunlight, Xiao Rongyan, dressed in a water-blue robe, looked extremely refreshing.
“Miss Bai!” Xiao Rongyan bowed deeply in the direction of Bai Qingyan.
Ever since they were at the border between Nanrong and Jin, Bai Qingyan asked him to leave… but he insisted on staying to look after Princess Mingcheng’s safety. After that, when she saw Bai Qingyan again, she treated him in a businesslike manner, never came to see his injuries, and never sent anyone to ask about him.
At first, Xiao Rongyan thought that it was because Bai Qingyan was in Dong’s Mansion. Later, he wondered if Bai Qingyan had misunderstood him and Princess Mingcheng. But on another thought… he felt that Bai Qingyan was not an ordinary woman, and he could not judge Bai Qingyan by an ordinary woman. He wondered if it was because Jin State passed through Yan State, but Yan State secretly drew a defense map of Jin State along the way, which made her unhappy.
It was a coincidence that they met today. Xiao Rongyan wanted to take the opportunity to talk to Bai Qingyan. After making sure that Bai Qingyan did not have any misunderstanding because of Princess Mingcheng, he asked Bai Qingyan to help him keep Princess Mingcheng in Dengzhou for treatment.
Bai Qingyan is the beloved niece of Dong Qingyue, the governor of Dengzhou. One word from her is worth a hundred from others.
“Mr. Xiao…” Bai Qingyan nodded slightly.
Xiao Rongyan turned his head and told Yue Shi: “You go first! I want to talk to Miss Bai.”
When Chuntao saw Xiao Rongyan walking towards their eldest daughter, she hurried forward, ready to protect her and stop that scoundrel Xiao Rongyan.
Bai Qingyan also raised his foot and walked towards Xiao Rongyan. The two of them stood in the cool shade of a tall locust tree. From their posture, it was known that they wanted to talk. The maids in the Dong mansion all stayed ten steps away.
Chuntao, who has always been discerning, did something out of character today and followed Bai Qingyan closely, her eyes full of vigilance towards Xiao Rongyan.
Bai Qingyan glanced at Chuntao, whose face was tense, and whispered, “Chuntao, wait over there.”
After hearing what her eldest daughter said, Chuntao took a few steps back, staring at Xiao Rongyan.
The breeze blows by, and the willows sway slightly.
Xiao Rongyan looked at Bai Qingyan with his deep and fiery eyes and asked, “These few days… we were in Dong’s house together, but we couldn’t see each other. I couldn’t send anyone to look for you, nor could I ask Brother Changlan. I wonder… were you injured when you rescued someone that day?”
“I’m not injured, but I’ve been busy these days, and I’m in Dong’s house… I have to restrain myself a little.” Bai Qingyan had a faint smile between his brows.
After hearing what Bai Qingyan said, Xiao Rongyan glanced at the maidservant who was lowering her head not far behind Bai Qingyan, then took another step towards Bai Qingyan, and said in a hoarse and mellow voice, “I’ve been living in the same mansion with you these days, but I miss you so much, and you didn’t even send anyone to ask about my injury…”
These words sounded like a complaint and an expression of meaning. Bai Qingyan’s hands tightened behind his back, and his ears felt slightly hot. “That day when we met at the border of Nanrong and Jin, I was afraid that it would be difficult for you to leave, but you refused. I thought I was wrong. In Dengzhou, official matters should be handled impartially and no personal feelings are allowed.”
“Whether it’s a fair and impartial matter or not, don’t you… miss me in your heart?” Xiao Rongyan took another step forward and asked.
Chuntao pricked up her ears and her expression became tense, as if if Xiao Rongyan took another step forward, or if she heard him say anything frivolous or flirtatious to them, she would rush forward and fight him to the death.
Bai Qingyan pursed her lips. These past few days, her mind was filled with thoughts about Ayu. She really… didn’t have any time to think about Xiao Rongyan.
Xiao Rongyan saw Chuntao, who looked like a fighting cock, and lowered his voice to Bai Qingyan, “Shall we take a walk along the lake?”
Bai Qingyan also had something to ask Xiao Rongyan, so he nodded and said seriously, “Mr. Xiao, please.”
“Why wasn’t it General Xie who came to pick up Princess Mingcheng this time? Doesn’t General Xie know about such a big thing as the Princess of Yan being attacked on the border of Jin?” Bai Qingyan asked.
Xiao Rongyan did not hide it from Bai Qingyan: “There was a sudden outbreak of cold fever in the Great Yan army, and Xie Xun… also fell down, and cannot come at this time.”
Bai Qingyan’s palms tightened: “You may not have even told General Xie about Princess Mingcheng’s attack!”
Xiao Rongyan nodded, and subconsciously wanted to stroke the jade cicada, but then he remembered that his jade cicada had already been given to Bai Qingyan. He gently shook the hem of his gown and said, “Xie Xun can’t fall down for now. If Xie Xun knew about it, I’m afraid there would be a big mess.”
“But if we can get Xie Xun to meet Princess Mingcheng, maybe we can save Princess Mingcheng’s life!” Bai Qingyan walked slowly, “The doctor said that Princess Mingcheng has no hope! If Doctor Hong was here, maybe we could still have a chance, but now it’s too late to send someone to send a letter to invite Doctor Hong over.”
How could Xiao Rongyan not know what Bai Qing said? He pursed his lips and remained silent.
“My uncle and I have interrogated the maids and servants who served Princess Mingcheng, as well as the soldiers who escorted the bride. It seems that those Nanrong soldiers knew the route of your escort and ambushed there long ago. If this is true… I’m afraid there are spies in the marriage team. You should have thought of this.”
“There are only three people who can know where to go one day in advance. One is General Peng who died in battle, another is the spy sent by General Peng to explore the way, and the third is General Peng’s deputy.” Xiao Rongyan did not hesitate to speak frankly, “The whereabouts of the spy is unknown now. If he was a spy, he is of no use now. I am afraid that General Peng’s deputy is a hidden spy of Southern Yan.”
Bai Qingyan shook his head. “I think… it’s unlikely. Dayan and Rongdi don’t have direct land connection, and Rongdi people are not good at strategy. To be able to reach a position like the deputy commander of the Sima of Dayan’s central army, unless you are a descendant of Dayan’s aristocratic family, it would take five or six years of hard work.”
“Nan Rong used to be a poor book on strategy, but since Nan Di had this Ghost-faced General, things have changed a lot.” Xiao Rongyan recalled the night when Bai Qingyan asked him about the Ghost-faced General. He turned his head to look at Bai Qingyan and asked, “Is this Ghost-faced General from the Bai family?”
Today’s update is late, please forgive me! The bald author is exhausted from the burst of updates… Relatives have been away for another day on the first day of the new year, and I am exhausted when I come back! But I am still thinking about the little ancestors waiting for the update, and I struggled to get up in the middle of the night to write!