Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 210

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!”

“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.