Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 764 - 761: No Need to Worry_1

Perhaps, Li Mingrui had the intention of taking a different path; he had thoughts of grasping military power, intending to overthrow the Lin family’s imperial power. Only in this way could the handwritten letter from Left Prime Minister Li Mao in her hands become worthless.

The more it was so, the more Bai Qingyan couldn’t let someone like Li Mingrui take the Anping Army from the Bai family.

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As soon as she entered Boyun Courtyard, Nanny Qin, who had already prepared the clothes, waved her hand. The loyal servants of the Bai family immediately stepped forward to help Bai Qingyan change clothes.

While tying the satin belt for Bai Qingyan, Nanny Qin said, "These clothes have been fumigated with medicinal broth. Now, madam is at the front holding down Eunuch Quan Yu from the Crown Prince’s residence. Madam said, after the constant reports of defeats in Daliang came, Eunuch Quan Yu visiting was either to invite the eldest young lady to come forward or to inform the eldest young lady that the Crown Prince was replacing the fourth young lady. This is to let the eldest young lady be mentally prepared so that the sudden replacement wouldn’t chill her heart! Madam instructed that the eldest young lady should be prepared to meet this Eunuch Quan Yu."

Bai Qingyan tilted her neck, letting Nanny Qin button her up, privately feeling that it was unlikely the Crown Prince sent Quan Yu to invite her to come forward. The Crown Prince valued his reputation... he knew her physical condition after the Imperial Physician diagnosed her at the Crown Prince’s residence, so unless it was a national crisis, the Crown Prince would never order her to lead the troops.

If the Crown Prince did so, he would certainly be criticized by the world for disregarding the life of his benefactor. Even if the Crown Prince wanted to, Elder Fang would advise against it.

After tidying up, Chun Tao applied pearl powder on Bai Qingyan’s lips, making her look even more pale and frail.

In the front hall, Quan Yu was sitting respectfully below Mrs. Dong, inquiring in great detail about Bai Qingyan’s health and presenting the precious tonic the Crown Prince had asked him to bring.

Mrs. Dong was talking to Quan Yu when she saw Bai Qingyan’s palanquin being carried in from outside. She looked towards the main hall entrance, and Quan Yu followed her gaze...

Seeing Bai Qingyan barely standing with the support of Chun Tao and Nanny Tong, Quan Yu was so shocked that he quickly got up, trotted forward, and bowed to Bai Qingyan, "This servant greets the Princess of Zhen! It’s entirely my fault. If the Crown Prince hadn’t sent a message to the Princess of Zhen, I wouldn’t dare disturb you!"

As he spoke, Quan Yu got up, took Bai Qingyan’s arm from Nanny Tong, and cautiously led her into the main hall.

The strong medicinal scent from Bai Qingyan filled Quan Yu’s nostrils. Holding her thin wrist, he noticed it was even thinner than before in Dadu City, which made his eyes red and teary.

After helping Bai Qingyan sit down, Quan Yu saw her breathing rapidly and didn’t know what to do. Chun Tao brought a cup of hot tea. Quan Yu, not minding propriety, took the tea and handed it to Bai Qingyan, "Princess of Zhen, have some tea to regain your strength."

Bai Qingyan shook her head. Chun Tao quickly stepped forward, took the tea from Quan Yu, placed it aside, then put a cushion behind Bai Qingyan. She politely said to Quan Yu, "Eunuch Quan Yu, please have a seat."

Quan Yu nodded and sat back beside his chair.

"I wonder, what is the reason for the Crown Prince sending Eunuch Quan Yu here this time?" Bai Qingyan leaned against the cushion, her clear eyes fixed on Quan Yu.

Quan Yu hesitated, pursed his lips, and said, "Replying to the Princess of Zhen, because the Lord of Gaoyi has lost four cities in Daliang, there have been murmurs among the ministers in the court. They want to replace the Commandery Princess of Gaoyi. The Left Prime Minister Li Mao recommended his eldest son, Li Mingrui, to lead the army in Daliang and made a military pledge. The Crown Prince could no longer suppress the will of the ministers, so he sent me to inform the Princess of Zhen. Perhaps, by the time I return, the Crown Prince will have no choice but to issue an order for Li Mingrui to replace the Commandery Princess of Gaoyi!"

Watching Bai Qingyan’s expression, Quan Yu noticed she had her eyes closed in deep thought, her hand gripping the armrest.

Afraid that Bai Qingyan might misunderstand and feel uncomfortable, he hurriedly added before she could speak, "The Crown Prince’s decision is by no means a distrust of the Commandery Princess of Gaoyi or the Bai family. It’s just that the Left Prime Minister Li Mao made a military pledge, and the ministers pressured him. The Crown Prince had no other choice! The Crown Prince was worried that the Princess of Zhen might overthink while recuperating, which is why he sent me to explain. Please don’t think too much!"

After Quan Yu finished speaking, the front hall of the Bai Mansion became extremely quiet.

Mrs. Dong was not an ignorant woman who would thank the heavens just because the Crown Prince showed some favor. She understood clearly... that if Bai Qingyan gave in, the hard-won military power held by Bai Jinzhi would be lost.

Mrs. Dong’s palms tightened. She suspected that her daughter might be forced to don armor and go into battle once again. Although she knew her daughter’s frailty was an act, Mrs. Dong couldn’t help but worry.

However, she also knew her daughter was an ambitious Bai family daughter with aspirations for the world. Knowing that the fourth child was still on the Daliang battlefield, she couldn’t stop her.

Seeing Bai Qingyan remain silent for a long time, Quan Yu became anxious and softly advised, "Princess of Zhen... Actually, the Crown Prince also doesn’t quite want to use Li Mingrui if he wasn’t forced to. This man isn’t really one of the Crown Prince’s subordinates. He even plotted against the Princess of Zhen before. The Crown Prince worries that if this man gains military power, he might harbor disloyal thoughts, making him hard to control. Thus, using Li Mingrui was out of necessity, not a lack of trust in the Princess of Zhen!"

Still not seeing Bai Qingyan nod, Quan Yu adjusted his seating posture, lowering his voice even further, "In a way, this might be a good thing. The Commandery Princess of Gaoyi, after all, is just a young girl. Fighting on the battlefield at such a young age... living a life licking blood off the knife’s edge, Princess of Zhen and the ladies of the Bai family in Shuoyang must be worried, right? If the Commandery Princess of Gaoyi returns, you and the ladies wouldn’t have to worry so much. Princess of Zhen, you can also peacefully recover. In that sense, it’s a good thing!"

Mrs. Dong pressed her lips with a handkerchief, "For generations, the Bai family, whether men or women, have known their mission since birth... to protect the peace and stability of our Jin Kingdom, even at the cost of their lives! Since Jinzhi holds the title of Commandery Princess of Gaoyi, she cannot lie idle, breaking ancestral teachings and doing nothing! We, the Bai family’s people, are proud of Jinzhi!"

Quan Yu quickly stood up and solemnly bowed to Mrs. Dong, "The Bai family’s righteousness and patriotism are evident to all. I, Quan Yu, deeply respect it!"

Bai Qingyan let out a long breath, opened her eyes, and with a firm and resolute voice, looking at Quan Yu, said slowly, "Please convey to the Crown Prince in Dadu City, that the loss of cities and territories... is not something he needs to worry about."