Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 409

Chapter 409: Chapter 406: Clear_1

This was the first time Bai Jinzhi had ever traveled alone so far from home. And she was heading to the battlefield. She was scared... but also excited.

She wanted to achieve great things and prove to her eldest sister... that she too was a worthy daughter of the Bai family. Even if she faced the battlefield alone, she would definitely bring glory to the Bai family.

Bai Jinzhi smiled at her mother, Mrs. Li, then swiftly leapt onto her horse.

After Lu Ping saluted, he climbed onto his horse and looked in Bai Qingyan’s direction. Seeing Bai Qingyan nod at him... he responded with a nod, and with a squeeze of his legs, he galloped off with Bai Jinzhi toward the outskirts of Shuoyang City.

"Little Four!" Mrs. Li cried out, chasing down the steps, "Be careful!"

Bai Jinzhi did not look back. She raised her whip and waved it, then disappeared in a cloud of dust.

Bai Qingyan stood outside the gate, watching the back of her fourth sister riding away, her fists clenched tightly at her side.

Just after the Imperial Edict was issued, Bai Qingyan took advantage of Bai Jinzhi going to pack her things and change clothes to call Lu Ping over.

She instructed Lu Ping to send someone ahead to Dadu City before they arrived... so that Bai Jinxiu could allocate half of her Hidden Guards to follow Bai Jinzhi to Chunmu Mountain and ensure her safety.

Bai Qingyan knew Bai Jinzhi’s temperament all too well. Although rescuing Bai Qingyun at Qiushan Pass had made Bai Jinzhi realize the brutal reality of the battlefield, leaving a shadow in her heart, and even now the thought of it still terrified her, it was not enough to deter her desire for accomplishments.

To prevent any mishaps, Bai Qingyan needed to arrange enough manpower around Bai Jinzhi.

The soldiers could remain untrained, but Bai Jinzhi’s safety... could not be compromised.

None of the remaining Bai family members could be allowed to come to harm! Not a single one!

"Aunt..." Bai Qingyan walked up to Mrs. Li, gently holding her hand, "With Uncle Ping and Shen Qingzhu following, Little Four will be fine."

Mrs. Li looked at Bai Qingyan and nodded tearfully.

The news of Bai Jinzhi departing for Chunmu Mountain under the Imperial Edict quickly spread throughout Shuoyang City.

Clan Leader Bai Qihe thought of the matter of military training. Originally, Bai Qingyan had said that County Lord Bai Jinzhi and a guard from the Bai Mansion would be responsible, but now Bai Jinzhi had been ordered to Chunmu Mountain. Who would take charge of military training still required Bai Qingyan’s decision.

Just after lunch, Bai Qihe sent someone to call his son Bai Qingping to go to the Bai Mansion with him.

Seeing Bai Qihe deep in thought, Mrs. Fang’s eyes brightened. She leaned closer and whispered, "You see, my elder brother’s legitimate second son..."

Before she could finish, Bai Qihe’s fierce eyes glared at her, scaring her into silence.

Bai Qihe had always been gentle and had never looked at her so frighteningly. Mrs. Fang’s words stuck in her throat, and she could only look at Bai Qihe.

"Do you have no idea what kind of person your elder brother’s legitimate second son is?" Bai Qihe seethed with anger, "It’s not wrong to seek benefits for your family, but don’t go too far!"

Mrs. Fang’s elder brother’s legitimate second son was a typical wastrel, only interested in eating, drinking, and playing. He spent his days consorting with prostitutes, having no proper bearing. Such a person wasn’t fit to marry into the Bai family, let alone serve the Princess of Zhen. How could Mrs. Fang even suggest it!

Mrs. Fang twisted the handkerchief in her hand, her face turned red and white, stubbornly defending herself, "That’s different! He’s a proper young man! Regardless, he’s my elder brother’s legitimate son!"

"In that case, why don’t you see if your elder sister would give her daughter to your elder brother’s legitimate second son?" Bai Qihe was truly angry, but his handsome face remained expressionless, though his tone clearly showed his annoyance.

He had thought Bai Qingyan’s decisive actions in dealing with the clan would make his wife, Mrs. Fang, realize that the Bai clan needed to rely on the Princess of Zhen and behave accordingly. He hadn’t expected her to still scheme about the Princess of Zhen.

Mrs. Fang’s face alternated between white and red as she clung to her handkerchief, looking like she wanted to cry, "I’m only doing this for you. If Bai Qingyan marries my elder brother’s legitimate second son..."