The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 816: indifferent
Chapter 816 Indifferent
Bai Qingyan was accompanied by more than 100,000 soldiers and horses, and he also had to settle down his sick soldiers. Not only did he have to capture cities and territories, but he also had to make detailed plans before setting out for the next city. He was certainly not as free as Xiao Rongyan. If Xiao Rongyan followed the Jin army, it would probably waste time.
“I will rest in Daming Prefecture for a day and leave for Hancheng tomorrow morning. When King Xihuai sent someone to call me, he said… the ghost-faced general from Rongdi will arrive in Hancheng around the end of March or the beginning of April. He wanted to rush there in advance so that he would have enough time to make arrangements so that he could meet the ghost-faced prince.”
Bai Qingyan nodded, and Xiao Rongyan also needed to rush to Hancheng to arrange everything.
If Ayu arrives in Hancheng around late March or early April, then Bai Qingyan will not have much time left. She originally wanted to accommodate Bai Jinzhi’s schedule and take over Hancheng in June this year, but it seems… it’s not going to work.
“Please ask King Xihuai to come over.”
Bai Qingyan straightened his sleeves and stood up, but Xiao Rongyan pressed his shoulders and forced him back to the bed.
He leaned over to look at Bai Qingyan’s bloodshot eyes, pinched Bai Qingyan’s shoulders, and said, “Rest for a while. I’ll go talk to King Xihuai. What he wants is hopeless. You don’t need to waste time on this. Get some more sleep.”
Xiao Rongyan spoke gently, and he squatted down to take off Bai Qingyan’s shoes. He then asked Shen Qingzhu to bring the chicken soup that the kitchen had cooked for Bai Qingyan, and then he stood up to deal with King Xihuai.
Shen Qingzhu already knew Xiao Rongyan’s identity, and saw that Xiao Rongyan did not put on airs in front of her eldest daughter… Although it was inevitable that it was a bit over the line as they had not yet officially gotten married, he really cared about his eldest daughter. She was very happy for Bai Qingyan, but also worried about her.
Bai Qingyan has ambitions to rule the world… If he were to go against Dayan in the future, wouldn’t it make things difficult for the eldest girl?
Bai Qingyan did not rest after Xiao Rongyan left. She stood up and asked Shen Qingzhu, “Did Xiao Si send any letter?”
“Not yet…” Shen Qingzhu followed behind Bai Qingyan and shook his head. Seeing Bai Qingyan sitting down in front of the desk and picking up the brush, Shen Qingzhu knelt beside him and ground the ink. “But what has changed?”
Xiao Si is impulsive and good at fighting… Cai Ziyuan is able to plan the overall situation. If Xiao Si and A Yu really meet, Xiao Si and Cai Ziyuan do not know A Yu’s identity. If A Yu leads troops on this trip, they will definitely try to block the reinforcements from Rong Di to help Liang, thinking that even if they try their best and the whole army is wiped out… there are still Liu Hong or Bai Qingyan who can take down Daliang.
If Ayu had not led the troops, in Cai Ziyuan’s eyes… he would have regarded Rongdi’s Ghost-faced General as a future strong enemy and eliminated him as soon as possible.
But having already picked up the pen, Bai Qingyan still didn’t dare to take the risky approach of sending a letter to tell Bai Jinzhi that the Ghost-faced General was Ayu, so as not to bring trouble to Ayu.
Bai Qingyan calculated the route taken by Bai Jinzhi and his troops in his mind, and also calculated where Ayu should be if he arrived in Daliang at the end of March. He put down his pen and said to Shen Qingzhu, “According to the time, Xiao Si should have reached Fuyu. You should set off immediately and ride as fast as you can to Daquan. Wait for Xiao Si at Daquan… Tell Xiao Si that General Rongdi Ghost Face is one of our own, and you must not take action!”
Shen Qingzhu looked surprised.
This ghost-faced general has become famous since he pacified Rongdi. Unexpectedly, he turns out to be one of our own.
Bai Qingyan did not elaborate with Shen Qingzhu, but only said: “Writing a letter is too risky. Only if you go there in person can I feel at ease!”
Shen Qingzhu clasped his fists and responded solemnly: “Don’t worry, young lady. Qingzhu will leave right away! Please take good care of yourself!”
Shen Qingzhu was about to stand up when Bai Qingyan grabbed her wrist: “After the letter arrives, you will stay with Xiao Si. She is reckless and impulsive… I feel more at ease with you around.”
“Yes! Don’t worry, young lady!” Shen Qingzhu stood up, bowed to Bai Qingyan, then turned and left.
In terms of time, Shen Qingzhu would definitely have enough time to tell Xiaosi about this before Ayu and Xiaosi met.
But how did King Xihuai know Ayu’s specific itinerary?
Bai Qingyan did not find it strange that Rongdi had spies from Wei. Which country had not planted spies in other countries?
But how could the news from Wei State be so specific as to the time when Ayu arrived in Daliang? That meant… there were spies from Wei State around Ayu.
Bai Qingyan tightened his grip. Xiao Rongyan had a close relationship with King Xihuai and was also very intelligent, so he must have known about it.
The last time, Xiao Rongyan told Bai Qingyan that he also wanted to meet the Ghost-faced Prince to talk about the captured Yan army.
If Bai Qingyan’s guess was correct, Xiao Rongyan might want to use the spy as a condition to make a deal with the Ghost-faced Prince.
It’s not that Bai Qingyan has mean intentions. Perhaps when necessary, Xiao Rongyan would even use Ayu’s status as the heir of the Bai family as a bargaining chip.
Xiao Rongyan now needs the Wei spies around Ayu to pass messages to King Xihuai, but she cannot tolerate any threats around Ayu.
Bai Qingyan clenched his fists, made up his mind and shouted, “Come on! Prepare the horses!”
“yes!”
Xiao Rongyan knew that the Ghost-faced Prince of Rongdi was her brother, but he still hid it from her and even tried to blackmail her brother. Was she angry?
Yes.
At the beginning, she worked hard to help Doctor Hong treat Emperor Yan, which could be said to be for Xiao Rongyan.
And this lover who was in love with her just now was very close to her, but now he turned around and wanted to make things difficult for her brother, even to take advantage of her brother. She couldn’t remain indifferent.
But she also understood that as the ninth prince of Yan State, there was nothing wrong with Xiao Rongyan considering Yan State.
What’s more, they had already agreed on this.
Bai Qingyan knew from the beginning that everything in this world has its reason, except emotions.
Intellectually, she understood and even agreed with Xiao Rongyan’s approach. If it were her… she would do the same.
But emotionally, she still felt a little uncomfortable.
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King Xihuai, who was anxiously waiting in the small courtyard of the Damingfu Inn, did not have the same grand presence as he had in the Wei State in the past. He was restless, wondering whether he could successfully meet the Princess Zhenguo this time with the help of Xiao Rongyan’s relationship.
Last time, Wei sent envoys to Jin to ask for help, but the crown prince of Jin said that the main forces of Jin were now in the war against Liang and could not help.
However, the secret envoy of Wei State once reported back to Wei State that the Crown Prince of Jin State was almost obedient to Princess Zhenguo’s orders. If he could persuade Princess Zhenguo to help Wei this time, he would not have to launch a large-scale attack on Yan State. He could just dispatch troops to harass Yan State on its border and make Yan State afraid.
King Xihuai believed that as long as the State of Wei offered rich treasures and gold and silver, smiled and spoke nicely, and with the friendship between Princess Zhenguo and Xiao Rongyan, it should be possible!
After all, the Princess Zhenguo is engaged to Xiao Rongyan, and women… like to hear nice things.
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