Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Chapter 4: King Liang_1

"Lu Ping's expression changed: 'Who?!'

Who could have bypassed the guards of the Bai Mansion and delivered the message to the eldest daughter in the inner quarters?

'I didn't see anyone, and I didn't mention the matter to anyone!'

Lu Ping lowered his eyes, staring at the tips of his shoes, deep in thought, his palms already sweaty.

If this message was brought in by an outsider, then their guard team truly deserved to die a thousand times over...

'I thought long and hard and still had doubts. Why would a message from the Southern Border be sent to me for no reason, instead of to the elders of the family? And why choose the day of the second young lady's wedding?'

Bai Qingyan's steps halted as she gazed steadily at Lu Ping, her expression as calm as water: 'Therefore, tomorrow I would like to ask you to go to Zuian Square and keep an eye out for any suspicious individuals...'

Bai Qingyan wanted Lu Ping to personally go to Changan Street to investigate the details of King Liang's assassination. It would be best if he could find out who the assassin was. In case Bai Jinxiu couldn't avoid King Liang's assassination, Lu Ping being there wouldn't let Bai Jinxiu lose her life.

Bai Qingyan couldn't tell Lu Ping directly about King Liang's upcoming assassination, so she came up with this idea.

'Lu Ping accepts the order.' Lu Ping said solemnly.

'Uncle Ping, be cautious in all things. Note any suspicious persons and check them thoroughly later, so that the whole Duke's mansion does not fall into someone else's trap.' Bai Qingyan warned.

'Don't worry, Miss. Lu Ping knows the gravity of this matter.' _{freeweɓnovēl.coɱ}

Lu Ping handed the umbrella in his hand to Chun Tao, saluted Bai Qingyan, and then hurriedly left.

Seeing Bai Qingyan staring at Lu Ping's departing figure in a daze, Chun Tao softly reminded: 'Miss, shall we go back to the room and change into some bright-colored clothes? We'll be painted later, and the colorful clothes look good in the painting.'

She withdrew her gaze. Due to her long illness and weakness, her voice was light and faint: 'I'm tired. I won't join the fun... Let's go back.'

When Bai Qingyan returned to Qinghui Courtyard, Shen Qingzhu was already waiting under the corridor.

Looking at the young and vibrant Shen Qingzhu in front of her, her eyes turned red.

Shen Qingzhu had grown up with Bai Qingyan. Though called master and servant, they were more like sisters.

At the age of ten, full of youthful pride, she implored her grandfather to take her to the battlefield. Her grandfather gave her two years, saying that if she could train a female guard team within those two years, she would be allowed to go to the battlefield. It was then that she chose Shen Qingzhu.

Later, this female guard team protected her several times on the battlefield. At the age of sixteen, she disguised as a man and went to the battlefield with her grandfather for the second time. She was pierced by an enemy spear and fell into the swift currents in the cold winter. Most of the guard team was annihilated, but they dragged her out of the river.

The military doctor said it was a miracle that Bai Qingyan survived, but it doomed her to be childless. Shen Qingzhu blamed herself for not protecting Bai Qingyan well. After returning, she volunteered to train in the army. She was valued by Vice Commander Shen and taken as an adopted daughter. However, after learning the skills, she resolutely returned to the Bai Mansion, devotedly guarding Bai Qingyan.

'Come in!' Bai Qingyan said.

Chun Tao personally lifted the curtain for Shen Qingzhu: 'Miss Shen, please.'

Dressed in a neat outfit, Shen Qingzhu followed Bai Qingyan inside and clasped her fist in salute: 'Miss, what are your orders?'

Seeing Bai Qingyan unfasten her cloak and hand it to Chun Tao, set down the hand warmer, and sit at the desk to write a letter, Shen Qingzhu didn't come too close, fearing the cold air might pass on to Bai Qingyan.