Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 61

Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Forge Ahead_1

“Bai Qingyan, please speak! I will not shirk even in death!” Chen Qingsheng hurriedly said.

She looked up at Chen Qingsheng and spoke slowly, “Tonight, there might be war news from the southern border. Take more people to guard the city gate. Once you see the messenger carrying the eight-hundred-mile urgent military report, make sure to let the people of Dadu City know. Find a way to lead the people to gather in front of the Duke of Zhen’s residence.”

Since ancient times in the Jin Kingdom, if the news was of victory, the messenger would enter the gates of Dadu City proclaiming the victorious news to let the people celebrate.

If it was bad news, the messenger would present the report to the Emperor in the palace first.

If the leading general had died, the palace would send someone to notify the soldier’s family to prepare for mourning.

After Bai Qingyan’s previous scene, the people of the entire Dadu City were exceptionally concerned about the Bai family and the war in the southern border. If the messenger entered the city without reporting, and someone led the people… they would naturally come to the Duke of Zhen’s residence to wait for news from the palace.

When the news of the Bai family’s men dying to protect the Jin Kingdom spread, she wanted the people of Dadu City to see what the Bai family had done to protect Jin. She wanted the people to witness the Bai family’s tragedy and mourn with them!

In this way, as long as the Emperor made any move against the Bai family, it would surely incite public resentment and anger.

The Emperor always cherished his reputation. As long as he still feared the pen of the historians and the overwhelming public anger, even if he had the thought of eliminating the Bai family, he wouldn’t dare touch the Bai family’s widows.

Although Chen Qingsheng didn’t know what Bai Qingyan intended to do, he nodded in agreement, “Bai Qingyan, rest assured.”

“There is another matter. Do your best to find out, but it’s okay if you can’t.” She looked at the red plum in the snow not far away and continued, “Two months ago, the supplies sent to the southern border, which were prepared by the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage, went through whose hands? I want to know the names.”

Involving the royal court, Chen Qingsheng was surprised. But knowing this batch of supplies was likely related to the southern border war, he agreed without hesitation, “Bai Qingyan, rest assured, I will fulfill my duty!”

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The sky on New Year’s Eve hadn’t fully darkened, and brilliant fireworks already bloomed in the air.

Bai Qingyan stood under the corridor, quietly looking up at the sky, waiting for the news to arrive.

Chun Tao, her eyes red, carried a thick cloak to Bai Qingyan’s back and draped it over her, “Bai Qingyan, our cousin is already at the city gate following your orders. But at this hour, the city gates of Dadu City are closed. It’s unlikely we will get any news today. Stop worrying and go have New Year’s Eve dinner with the Eldest Princess.”

“Let’s go!” Bai Qingyan adjusted her cloak, held Chun Tao’s hand, and left Qinghui Courtyard surrounded by a group of maids with downcast eyes.

Surprisingly, as soon as they stepped out, they saw Bai Jintong standing alone at the gate of Qinghui Courtyard, looking up at the sky’s fireworks in a daze.

Hearing the sound of the gate opening, Bai Jintong came to her senses and took a few steps to Bai Qingyan. In a hoarse voice, she said, “Eldest Sister…”

Bai Qingyan reached out to brush the snow off Bai Jintong’s shoulder, smiling at her, “Waiting for me here?”

Bai Jintong nodded, her reddened eyes nearly overflowing with tears. She quickly bowed her head to hide them.

She remembered last year when the Duke of Zhen’s residence was brightly lit, filled with people and children, bustling with prosperity. Maids, servants, and workers were busy going in and out of the side doors amid cheerful laughter.

The adults were drinking and chatting happily, while she and Bai Jinzhi led young children with lanterns around Qinghui Courtyard, while Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinxiu sat under the corridor talking and laughing, displaying a scene of prosperity and vitality.