Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1077

Chapter 1077 -1071: National Treasure

“Ten years is enough to make the originally rented city truly become the city of the Tianfeng Kingdom! Only then will you have truly taken root in this land!” Bai Qingyan’s words were merciless, exposing Sal Khan’s ambitions, “Only then can the Tianfeng Kingdom use these cities as a base to employ the Elephant Army in sieges and territorial expansion.”

“The Emperor of Zhou worries too much!” Sal Khan denied with a smile, “If that were truly the case, couldn’t we just take Xiliang and use it as a base to employ the Elephant Army in sieges and territorial expansion as well?”

Bai Qingyan stopped at the front of the carriage, turned her head to gaze at Sal Khan, a smile curling her lips, the Monarch of Tianfeng doesn’t wish to break this thin glass of a window, hoping to leave some leeway between the two nations…

The Elephant Army is indeed a threat to Zhou, but… having met this Monarch of Tianfeng today, she is very clear in her heart that with the Monarch of Tianfeng’s ambition, and the current situation of the Tianfeng Kingdom, this battle is unavoidable.

For the Tianfeng Kingdom, it has already entered winter, elephants fear the cold… not an auspicious time for war, but for Zhou, the best opportunity for battle is now!

Therefore, Bai Qingyan said with a smile, “Whether it’s overthinking, the Monarch of Tianfeng naturally knows best, but as for me… the words of the Monarch of Tianfeng are another matter. As the Emperor of Zhou, naturally I must consider Zhou, we cannot gamble the vastness of Zhou on whether I’m overthinking, so… Zhou cannot agree to the alliance proposed by the Monarch of Tianfeng! Furthermore, Zhou and Xiliang are mortal enemies, a war will ensue, whether the Tianfeng Kingdom intervenes or not is of no consequence to Zhou!”

Snowflakes landed on Bai Qingyan’s thick, fan-like eyelashes, her serene black and white eyes unreadable, her smile mild, calm and gentle, as if merely discussing the most ordinary of matters with Sal Khan, without any hostile intent.

Through the vast falling snow, seeing such a gaze gradually calmed Sal Khan’s restless heart.

Bai Qingyan had spoken so clearly, but… at this time in the winter snow, the climate was unfavorable for the Elephant Army. Sal Khan pursed his lips, “What if Yun Poxing has already died?”

“Then there are still the Yun family members to contend with…”

Bai Qingyan finished speaking, just about to support Bai Jinzhi onto the carriage, but Sal Khan extended his hand, “Careful…”

Bai Qingyan’s sight landed on the jade cicada in Sal Khan’s hand, her step paused.

Before Sal Khan could touch Bai Qingyan, Bai Qingyu intercepted and grasped Sal Khan’s wrist, Yang Wuce’s thumb warily pressed against the hilt of his knife, a cold gleam immediately appeared, Shen Qingzhu and Bai Jinzhi swiftly stepped in front of Bai Qingyan.

Sal Khan’s guards immediately drew their swords, and Zhou’s soldiers’ blades also swiftly unsheathed.

The atmosphere suddenly became intensely tense.

“Ninth Uncle!” Murong Li’s expression was tense.

Murong Yan’s eyes darkened, “Go over and take a look, Zhou just signed an alliance with us, we cannot let anyone move against the Empress of Zhou here.”

“Yes!” Yue Shi led a group of guards towards them.

Although Bai Qingyu was by Bai Qingyan’s side and would surely protect her, he was still not at ease.

“It’s alright…” Sal Khan first raised his hand to signal his guards to sheathe their swords.

Only then did Bai Qingyu release Sal Khan.

He bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan in apology, “Forgive me for alarming the Empress.”

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