Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 210 - 208 Heqin_1
Chapter 210: Chapter 208: Heqin_1
Chapter 210: Chapter 208: Heqin_1
Xiao Ruojiang did not feel at ease about Miss Bai, but going back now might leave him unable to give an account to her.
Seeing Xiao Ruojiang’s concern, Bai Qingjue said, “You tell Eldest Young Lady that I was uneasy about her and insisted you take people back. Besides, being next to Mr. Xiao ensures protection for me; having death warriors with me would be a waste! If I need them, I will certainly send someone to request them from Eldest Young Lady!”
After speaking, Bai Qingjue stuffed the Jade Pendant back into Xiao Ruojiang’s hand. He couldn’t stay out too long, so he whispered in Xiao Ruojiang’s ear, “This Mr. Xiao claims to be a wealthy merchant from Wei. I observed his actions and felt his identity is not so simple. He seems to have countless ties with Yan. Be sure to warn Eldest Young Lady… she should be extremely cautious in dealing and trading with this person!”
Bai Qingjue had not been around Xiao Rongyan for long. He had only managed to confirm these two points so far… there were other things he still hadn’t figured out.
Xiao Ruojiang clasped his hands and said, “Seventh Young Master, don’t worry. I will definitely pass along the message to Miss Bai!”
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“I entrust the protection of Eldest Young Lady to you! Please ensure that your elder brother and Shen Qingzhu… must find Little Nine!” When Bai Qingjue said this, his voice choked slightly.
Back then, Bai Qingjue and Bai Qingyun were both ordered to lead a cavalry raid on the Xiliang capital, but they were ambushed. As the older brother, he should have fought to protect his ninth younger brother, Bai Qingyun. But he was injured, and it was Bai Qingyun who took the time to change him into ordinary soldier’s clothing, pushed him into the Jinghe, and led away Xiliang’s ambush troops, giving him a slim chance of survival.
Bai Qingyun said the rule set by their grandfather… the subordinate protects the legitimate heir!
When a legitimate and a subordinate son face disaster together, the subordinate must sacrifice to save the legitimate heir.
Bai Qingyun was the subordinate, Bai Qingjue the legitimate heir, hence… Bai Qingyun sacrificed himself to provide a slim chance for him.
Though it was a family rule, as an older brother, Bai Qingjue always felt guilty towards Bai Qingyun, hoping that Bai Qingyun could live well.
Following Xiao Rongyan, he knew that turmoil erupted in the Xiliang capital after the assassination of the Emperor of Xiliang, leading to the Empress of Xiliang ascending the throne.
Thus, Bai Qingjue guessed… this might have been Bai Qingyun’s doing.
The descendants of the Bai family were always like this. Once they were given a mission, they would accomplish it despite any difficulties.
He only hoped that after the assassination, Bai Qingyun had left himself an escape route to withdraw safely.
Xiao Ruojiang, to prevent Bai Qingyan from worrying about Bai Qingjue, took it upon himself to leave ten Dong family death warriors at Bai Qingjue’s disposal. After parting with Bai Qingjue, he immediately led his men to Youhua Road within Xiliang.
On February 14, the Jin Army won a major victory. Bai Qingyan mobilized 30,000 Pingyang City garrison soldiers and, along with the more than 40,000 troops she led, headed to station at Youhua Road. By then, they should have arrived.
Xiliang, claiming to have an army of 700,000, launched a grand expedition against the Jin Kingdom. All the nations avoided confrontation, but in the southern battle, Xiliang and Nanyan suffered a crushing defeat. The capital of Xiliang saw the Empress ascend to the throne amidst the rebellion of six princes. Yun Poxing, afraid to fight Jin again, returned home with less than 80,000 Xiliang troops, headed straight to the capital Yunjing, and killed the six princes under the horse, supporting the Empress’s accession and ending the civil strife in the Xiliang capital—historically known as the Yun Jing Rebellion.
With the Yun Jing Rebellion settled, Yun Poxing was personally appointed Auxiliary General by the Empress Dowager, becoming a prominent figure in Xiliang.
Yet for Yun Poxing, the Battle of Southern Territory was a humiliating defeat that shook all nations.
Bai Weiting’s legitimate granddaughter Bai Qingyan, with 50,000 Jin Army and 10,000 Bai family troops, used only 60,000 forces to defeat the combined armies of Xiliang and Nanyan. They burned and killed Xiliang’s surrendered soldiers, sparing none, earning the title of God of Slaughter, which intimidated the world.
For a time, the Jin Kingdom, due to the God of Slaughter’s emergence, showed a sharp edge, and no country dared to act rashly.
At the same time, Yan suddenly raised an army and entered Nanyan’s heart under the banner of restoring the legitimate rule of Yan. Where they went, common people oppressed by the old rule rebelled and, together with the garrison soldiers, opened city gates and welcomed them.
In front, the elite of Nanyan were all killed at Yao Pass. Behind, Xiao Rongyan scouted and set up plans.
Nanyan soldiers, oppressed for a long time by the old rule, engaged in passive combat. Facing the always victorious new Yan commander Xie Xun, they feared fighting even more. For Xie Xun, Nanyan almost became a smooth path.
Nanyan’s pleas for aid were refused. Countries knew Nanyan had lost the people’s hearts. Yan, under the pretense of restoring legitimacy, made the people jubilant, and all the countries turned a blind eye. The Nanyan Emperor, unwilling to shamelessly seek help from the Jin Kingdom—who he least wanted to see rising—caused Jin to refrain from taking action while watching Nanyan’s inevitable destruction.
At the end of February, the Empress of Xiliang sent peace envoys to Jin, meeting with the Jin Crown Prince leading the expedition. As Bai Qingyan had said, they ceded territories and paid reparations… but they did not send an envoy, instead choosing the Empress’s sister Li Tianfu for a marriage alliance with Jin.
Among those who accompanied the peace envoys was Li Zhijie, the King Yan, who played a significant role in quelling the Yun Jing Rebellion and protecting the Empress.
On February 14, after defeating Xiliang’s army, Bai Qingyan moved the Jin military camp to Youhua Road within Xiliang. This place was Xiliang’s crucial stronghold, directly facing Xiliang’s Qiushan Pass.
The Crown Prince learned that the Xiliang peace envoys had arrived at Qiushan Pass, so he also brought the Jin peace envoys to Youhua Road.
That day, Bai Qingyan led the commanders to greet the Crown Prince at the bank of the Jinghe. As soon as the Crown Prince disembarked, he saw Bai Qingyan and the commanders in armor standing by the river to welcome him, lifting his spirits.
“Looks like I have subdued Bai Qingyan?” The Crown Prince chuckled softly.
Elder Fang stroked his beard and nodded with a smile, “Indeed! Congratulations to the Crown Prince on acquiring such a formidable general. Now the nations all proclaim Bai Qingyan as the God of Slaughter. Hearing this name makes one shudder! With such a person loyal to the Crown Prince, the borders will be secure in the future.”
Qin Shangzhi walked at the back, silent. Seeing Bai Qingyan’s heroic demeanor leading her subordinates over, he heaved a sigh of relief. In any case, Bai Qingyan’s life was saved.
“Subordinate Bai Qingyan, greets Your Highness!” Bai Qingyan clasped her fists and knelt on one knee.
“General Bai, please rise quickly!” The Crown Prince hurried forward two steps to help Bai Qingyan up, “This time, Nanyan and Xiliang merged to invade Jin. Thanks to General Bai, our Jin Kingdom achieved a great victory!”
“Subordinate dare not take credit. This great victory… was achieved through the concerted efforts of all the soldiers! Subordinate is deeply grateful for Your Highness’s trust and the bestowed Commander’s Seal!”
Bai Qingyan’s words were impeccably delivered. The Crown Prince smiled so widely that he could barely close his mouth. He nodded and walked forward with Bai Qingyan, saying, “Victorious without pride. General Bai truly lives up to being the legitimate granddaughter of the King of Zhen. General Bai, rest assured… after returning to the court, I will certainly request a title for General Bai from His Majesty.”
“Your Highness, after this great victory and the end of negotiations, Bai Qingyan will return to the Capital with the Bai family’s widows and head back to the ancestral home in Shuoyang.”
Qin Shangzhi nodded almost imperceptibly. The Bai family, at this time… should indeed retreat while they were ahead. Miss Bai was doing the right thing.
Hearing this, the Crown Prince’s step paused.
