Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 162

Chapter 162: Chapter 161: A Thousand Miles in a Day_1

This time, the Emperor mobilized the entire nation to gather an army of fifty thousand to march on the southern borders. The roads along the way were sure to be smooth. Xiao Ruohai carefully set a chessboard on the wooden table, perhaps fearing Bai Qingyan would get bored on the journey.

There were books in the hidden compartment inside the carriage, as well as easily storable snacks, a small stove for boiling tea, all the necessary tea utensils, a copper brazier for warmth, even small items like incense burners were neatly prepared. Truly, great care had been taken.

The Emperor had already sent peace envoys in advance to stabilize the situation. Then he ordered the Crown Prince to personally lead the troops to battle. His intentions for another fight were evident.

The Crown Prince knew the importance of speed in warfare and dared not delay. He endured the bumps on the road, vomiting several times into a spittoon, but never complained or allowed the troops to slow down. He bore it with resilience.

The fifty thousand soldiers were settled into the camp. The local Governor respectfully invited the Crown Prince’s carriage to rest in the mansion, but the Crown Prince declined the invitation due to his poor condition.

Although the feast was prepared, the Crown Prince, being too fatigued, did not attend. The Governor then warmly invited the Crown Prince’s advisors. Bai Qingyan claimed to be ill and did not go.

Having not been in the military camp for many years, Bai Qingyan stood on a mound, looking at the training ground. The flags fluttered in the wind, and the fire from the high-raised braziers illuminated the training ground as brightly as daylight. Soldiers surrounded two centurions engaged in close combat, their cheers growing louder and louder, creating a lively atmosphere.

As the cold wind swept through, Bai Qingyan felt a deep sense of familiarity with the scene, akin to a traveler returning home.

“Young master, the wind is strong, let’s go back!” Xiao Ruohai, following Bai Qingyan, whispered.

She nodded, holding a hand warmer, and walked down the mound, asking, “Where is Si’er now?”

“The fourth young master has followed the army and is staying at an inn in the city. Rest assured, young master, I have dispatched people to secretly protect the fourth young master. Nothing will happen to him,” Xiao Ruohai whispered.

Qin Shangzhi stood nearby with his servant. Seeing Bai Qingyan dressed as a man, he respectfully bowed with a smile. _{freewebnoveℓ.com}