Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 296

Chapter 296: Chapter 294: Hatred Like Vinegar_1

Murong Li showed a look of surprise: "Thank you, Princess of Zhen."

"But, Fourth Prince, the words should first be conveyed to the Fourth Prince. If Doctor Hong also has no way out, please do not blame him," Bai Qingyan said with a low chuckle.

Murong Li stood up and offered another bow: "Father’s illness... I am aware of it. If Doctor Hong can cure Father this time, he will be a benefactor of our Yan. If he cannot, he will have tried his best and will still be a benefactor to me. I understand that."

She nodded and instructed Chun Tao next to her, "Chun Tao, go and invite Doctor Hong."

"Yes!"

Seeing Chun Tao retreat, Murong Li sat properly on the chair, excitedly discussing military affairs with Bai Qingyan.

"The art of war says that terrain is an aid to soldiers. Predicting enemies and winning by calculating risks and distances is the way of the general. Knowing and using this in battle leads to victory; not knowing leads to defeat," Murong Li earnestly inquired, "Was your victory at Wengshan due to your thorough grasp of the terrain?"

"Besides being familiar with the terrain, one must also understand the opponent’s usual tactics and temperament," Bai Qingyan smiled faintly, looking at Murong Li, who was very serious. "The art of war notes that knowing oneself and the enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles."

Murong Li stood up and bowed to Bai Qingyan: "I have been taught."

In no time, Doctor Hong arrived with his medicine chest alongside Chun Tao.

"Doctor Hong, this is the Fourth Prince of Yan..."

Doctor Hong cupped his hands towards the Fourth Prince and said, "On the way here, Miss Chun Tao has already explained. Since our Princess has agreed, I will accompany the Fourth Prince. If my abilities fall short, please forgive me, Fourth Prince."

Murong Li respectfully thanked Bai Qingyan and formally thanked Doctor Hong before inviting Doctor Hong to leave with him.

Watching Murong Li and Doctor Hong leave, Bai Qingyan stood under the corridor looking at the bluestone floor in the courtyard for a moment before turning to instruct Chun Tao, "Tell Uncle Ping to bring Ji Tingyu from the manor; I have something to entrust to him."

"Yes!"

Mrs. Dong, hearing Bai Qingyan speak about the Fourth Prince’s intentions, thought the Fourth Prince was very filial and sensible.

"But, after all, Yan is a foreign country. Letting Doctor Hong diagnose and know the physical condition, will Doctor Hong really be okay?" Mrs. Dong was a bit uneasy.

This was prearranged. Yesterday, after Aunt Five gave birth, Bai Qingyan mentioned this to Doctor Hong. Regardless of whether Doctor Hong could cure Emperor Yan, it would be publicly stated that Emperor Yan’s condition was a congenital weakness that needed slow conditioning.

The prescription for Emperor Yan would also be in two parts, to mislead others.

"Mother, rest assured. Doctor Hong is my elder. I won’t truly watch him take risks."

Mrs. Dong patted Bai Qingyan’s hand: "Mother has always trusted your actions."

With the arrival of Xiao Ba, Bai Wanqing, the Bai family became lively. Several sisters spent the entire day around little Wanqing.

Mrs. Dong sat beside Mrs. Qi’s bed, watching the fifth and sixth girls play with toys to amuse little Wanqing in the cradle, and turned to ask Mrs. Qi, "There is something I must discuss with you. We’ve decided to leave for Shuoyang on the first of May, but I think you should stay in the Princess of Zhen’s residence till you have fully recuperated; only then should you and little Wanqing return to Shuoyang."

Mrs. Qi, with a headband, lowered her eyes slightly hesitating.