Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 256

Chapter 256: Chapter 254: General Bai_1

Chapter 256: Chapter 254: General Bai_1

Lu Yuanpeng turned around, looking for Qin Lang, and asked Sima Ping, who was riding beside him: “Where’s Qin Lang? Why didn’t he come?”

Sima Ping, the youngest son of Imperial Censor Sima Yan and grandnephew of Qin Lang’s late grandmother, was not only Qin Lang’s friend but also his cousin. The two were quite close.

“Qin Lang is the son-in-law of the Bai family, so it’s naturally more convenient for him to act with them. Otherwise, what sense would it make for him to come here just to pick up his sister-in-law?” Sima Ping leaned closer to Lu Yuanpeng, lowering his voice. “Besides, Qin Lang was originally engaged to the Bai family’s eldest sister. Coming here alone behind his wife’s back wouldn’t be appropriate, would it?”

Lu Yuanpeng nodded in agreement: “You’re right!”

“Hey! Lu Yuanpeng, look over there. Isn’t that someone from the Imperial Palace?” A fop asked Lu Yuanpeng, “Is the wine we prepared going to be wasted?”

Lu Yuanpeng turned his head, only to see the Emperor’s chief eunuch, Gao Demao, personally riding towards them, followed by imperial guards in armor, presenting an imposing air.

When the Emperor sent a eunuch with a decree, they would usually escort the victorious general directly to the palace. Would they still have a chance to speak with Bai Qingyan?

“Dadu City is getting livelier and livelier! On the 28th of this month, it’s the Emperor’s birthday celebration. Not only have envoys from various countries arrived in Dadu, but I’ve heard that the Emperor of Yan will personally come with his princes to celebrate!”

“Yes! I’ve heard that the Emperor of Yan is the offspring of Empress Ji and resembles her closely, reputed to be the most handsome man alive today. I wonder if it’s true!”

Seeing more and more people gathering at the south gate of Dadu City, the common folk, who had taken the chance to have breakfast at vendors’ stalls just outside the city, got up and crowded forward, tiptoeing to get a better glimpse of the grand, imposing returning victorious army. They wondered what the Princess of Xiliang, who came for the marriage alliance, looked like and which one among them was King Yan of Xiliang.

Lu Yuanpeng looked around and didn’t see Xiao Rongyan. He asked Sima Ping beside him: “Why hasn’t Brother Xiao arrived yet? Didn’t he say yesterday when we gave him a welcome feast that he would come to greet the Crown Prince?”

Sima Ping turned back to look into the city: “Right. Could it be that Brother Xiao drank too much last night?”

“Impossible. With Brother Xiao’s drinking capacity, even if he drank us all down, he would still be fine!” Lu Yuanpeng spoke with admiration for Xiao Rongyan. He then turned and instructed his servant, “Go quickly to the Xiao Mansion and ask why Brother Xiao hasn’t come.”

No sooner had Lu Yuanpeng finished speaking than Sima Ping nudged him with his elbow: “Look, look! I see Brother Xiao’s carriage!”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanpeng turned and saw the guard Yue Shi helping Xiao Rongyan alight from the carriage. He jumped off his horse and tossed the whip to a servant, walking towards Xiao Rongyan’s carriage and saluting: “Brother Xiao!”

The elegant and composed Xiao Rongyan released the hem of his robe that he had been holding and gracefully returned the salute to Lu Yuanpeng, smiling: “Yuanpeng, you arrived early…”

“Yes, I wanted to come early to greet my sister from the Bai family!” Lu Yuanpeng grabbed Xiao Rongyan’s wrist and pulled him forward, “They are almost here! Brother Xiao, come quickly with me to the front!”

Xiao Rongyan was forcibly pulled to the front by Lu Yuanpeng. His deep and penetrating gaze looked towards the approaching army in the distance. At the front was the elite cavalry, all moving in unison, creating an immensely magnificent sight.

He narrowed his eyes. If only Yan had such heavily armored cavalry…