Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1186

Chapter 1186: Chapter 1180: Hair Turned White Overnight

The corners of her lips couldn’t help but lift as she sat in front of the soft couch, cradling the handkerchief Xiao Rongyan had left in her palm, scrutinizing his iron-curved, silver-hooked handwriting under the lamp.

The partition was pushed open, and maidservants entered one after another, carrying washbasins and towels.

After Bai Qingyan finished washing up, Wei Zhong ordered someone to serve the meal.

Wei Zhong served Bai Qingyan a bowl of porridge, and then whispered in her ear, "News came at the third watch, saying Xiliang’s Li Tianjiao personally went to invite the over-eighty General Cui to lead troops to resist the alliance of the Zhou and Yan countries. The Ninth Prince of Yan, worried about the matters on the battlefield, came to bid farewell to His Majesty. It is said that His Majesty had just fallen asleep, so he didn’t let this old servant disturb him, but only instructed me to tell His Majesty that the Ninth Prince had come."

Bai Qingyan knew Wei Zhong was aware that Xiao Rongyan had been accompanying her here last night. He was just pretending to be confused and explained the situation to her.

She scooped a spoonful of porridge, thinking about the ghostly tactics of the former General Cui Shanzhong on the battlefield, and then recalled the dream where A Yu was covered in blood, she furrowed her brows and said to Wei Zhong, "Send someone to call A Qi, A Yu, Jinxiu, and Ah Jue over."

Xiliang’s famed General Cui Shanzhong was once known as the "Jade-faced Silver Spear," with many illustrious military achievements. Not only had he faced off against her grandfather, but also her great-grandfather. Later, because he feigned surrender to Rong without informing Yunjing, he aroused the suspicion of the Xiliang royal court. His wife and daughters were all killed by the imperial clan’s knives.

It was precisely because of this that General Cui Shanzhong became disheartened with the Xiliang royal court, retired from military service, and did not appear for many years. This time, with Li Tianjiao inviting General Cui Shanzhong to take command, the battle with the Zhou and Yan might be harder than anticipated.

Bai Qingyan truly hadn’t expected General Cui Shanzhong to come out of retirement at such an old age.

However, with Xiliang in dire straits, General Cui Shanzhong put aside personal grievances and still led troops to protect the country. Bai Qingyan held a deep respect for this old general. Yet respect aside, the battle still had to be fought.

No one could hinder the steps to unify the world.

Not long after Wei Zhong sent people to summon Bai Qingqi and Bai Jinxiu, the siblings, informed that Bai Qingyan had already gotten up, arrived at Bai Qingyan’s courtyard together.

Wei Zhong added bowls and chopsticks for Bai Qingqi, Bai Qingyu, Bai Qingjue, and Bai Jinxiu, then had the others leave, remaining alone to serve them.

Bai Qingyan gave Bai Jinxiu a piece of steamed cake and said with a frown, "This General Cui Shanzhong on the battlefield is known for his treacherous tactics. Even Grandfather exercised utmost caution when facing him. You must be even more careful in the battle to come."

"I didn’t expect that our fifth brother’s words would come true... Xiliang indeed let the over-eighty General Cui take the lead!" Bai Qingjue laughed and glanced at Bai Qingyu, "This General Cui must be eighty-eight this year, right?"

"Do not take him lightly just because of his age," Bai Qingyan advised Bai Qingjue.

"Rest assured, Eldest Sister, Ah Jue understands!" Bai Qingjue never dared to underestimate any enemy, "Back then Yun Poxing underestimated Eldest Sister for being a woman and lost so badly in the south. Ah Jue remembers and doesn’t dare forget ever."

"How are things at the Government Office today?" Bai Qingyan asked, taking a sip of porridge.

"A Yun is keeping watch over there..." Bai Qingqi said, "I just went to take a look too. There are already citizens lining up in two queues. One is to register for the Zhou household, and the other is preparing to leave! More are preparing to join the Zhou registry, but a significant number want to leave. A Yun said that once the time is up, per your instructions, he will give them travel expenses and a wooden pass to let them leave, explaining that they can’t re-enter Zhou territory after leaving."

"In that case, A Yu and Jinxiu, you should first set off with half the troops..." Bai Qingyan thought and then said.

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