Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 807

Chapter 807: Chapter 804: Coordination

Amidst the flickering candlelight and the crackling of the charcoal fire, an unfamiliar emotion surged, making it hard to maintain composure.

Her arms tightened instinctively around Xiao Rongyan’s neck.

"Why isn’t there anyone guarding the entrance of the Princess of Zhen’s tent?"

"Let’s go inside and check!"

Outside the tent, the burly voices of General Zhao Sheng and Yang Wuce could be heard.

She panicked and tried to push Xiao Rongyan away, but Xiao Rongyan’s lips pressed tightly together, unwilling to cooperate.

Xiao Rongyan just felt the blood boiling in him, completely unaware of anyone approaching the tent, and being suddenly interrupted, he couldn’t help but feel displeased.

"Is the Princess of Zhen not here?"

Hearing that Yang Wuce and Zhao Sheng had already stepped into the tent, Bai Qingyan’s palm, in a panic, pressed against Xiao Rongyan’s wound, causing Xiao Rongyan to groan, clutching his chest.

Yang Wuce and Zhao Sheng, hearing a man’s voice from behind the screen, were stunned at the entrance, exchanged glances, and cautiously pressed the swords at their waists, their thumb revealing the blade, flashing with cold light.

Behind the screen, Bai Qingyan ignored Xiao Rongyan, her cheeks still red in embarrassment as she adjusted her clothes and stepped out from behind the screen. She suppressed the pounding of her heart in her throat, making a serious appearance as she cupped her hands to Yang Wuce and Zhao Sheng, asking, "Are the two generals here on official business?"

Yang Wuce and Zhao Sheng, seeing Bai Qingyan stepping out from behind the screen, quickly sheathed their half-drawn swords and cupped their hands in greeting, "Greetings, Princess of Zhen!"

Zhao Sheng noticed that there was still someone behind the screen, and through the candlelight, he vaguely saw a tall man standing inside, buttoning his clothes.

Yang Wuce happily said to Bai Qingyan, "Princess of Zhen, the commander of Daming Prefecture..."

Zhao Sheng’s old face suddenly turned red with embarrassment, quickly lowering his head, feeling that their timing was wrong, hurriedly tugging at Yang Wuce.

Interrupting Yang Wuce, who was preparing to report to Bai Qingyan that the defending general of Daming Prefecture, Cao Renyi, sought to surrender and hoped the Princess of Zhen could provide medicine to save the common people.

"If the Princess of Zhen is busy, we will retreat first! We can report back early tomorrow morning!"

Saying this, Zhao Sheng pulled Yang Wuce to leave...

"My words are not finished, such a significant event as the willingness of Daming Prefecture to surrender without a fight cannot wait until tomorrow!" Yang Wuce shook off Zhao Sheng’s hand, anxious to inform Bai Qingyan.

Seeing Zhao Sheng gritting his teeth, signaling Yang Wuce to look towards the screen, Bai Qingyan’s hand tightened behind her back, fearing that if she couldn’t explain clearly, Zhao Sheng and Yang Wuce would deem her an unscrupulous person.

She cleared her throat and, without waiting for Yang Wuce to look back from the screen, said, "Behind the screen is Mr. Xiao, a righteous merchant of Wei who once showed kindness to the Bai family."

To avoid further misunderstanding, she tightened her sweaty palms, thinking it was better to explain, "Mr. Xiao is injured... I was changing his dressing when you arrived."

After speaking, Bai Qingyan realized her words made it seem worse.

"Yes!"

Zhao Sheng and Yang Wuce responded, bowing.

Xiao Rongyan, now Bai Qingyan’s fiancé, remained seated beside her.

Yang Wuce bowed to Bai Qingyan, then said, "Cao Renyi has good relations with my family. After capturing Yongan City, I discussed with General Zhao whether I should go to Daming Prefecture to persuade Cao Renyi. General Zhao worried about my safety, so I sent a letter first! There’s been no response from Daming Prefecture, making me believe capturing Daming Prefecture would be challenging."

Sitting beside Bai Qingyan, Xiao Rongyan’s gaze fell on a stack of bamboo slips on her desk, then upon an open bamboo slip... astonished to find it was "Shangzi."

Lord Shang’s "Shangzi," forbidden in various states, only available in full in Yan, known as the emperor’s book, detailing methods to rule the people.

Xiao Rongyan looked at Bai Qingyan, seriously listening to Yang Wuce’s words...

Seeing Bai Qingyan reading this book, Xiao Rongyan understood her imperial ambitions.

Xiao Rongyan picked up a partially written bamboo slip from her desk, even more surprised.

Bai Qingyan was writing military tactics, yet unfinished, Xiao Rongyan skimmed through the bamboo slip.

In Bai Qingyan’s tactics, the first Chapter emphasized the importance of morale, not just for the enemy but for her soldiers, stressing that morale is paramount.