Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1495

Chapter 1495: Chapter 1490: Twists and Turns

Minister Liu certainly did not expect that soon, half of the Dongyi court would also be under Zhou’s control, even if Dongyi Kingdom and Tianfeng Kingdom united, it would likely be futile.

Bai Qingyan nodded: "Alright, I understand this matter! You just focus on recovering..."

"Good!" Liu Rushi finally felt at ease, "His Majesty is aware, so I can rest assured!"

"Your Majesty..." Shen Liangyu entered from outside, bowing to Bai Qingyan, "The Ninth Prince of Yan Kingdom has arrived. Cheng Yuanzhi has already sent someone back to report, and has also sent someone to inform the Seventh Prince of Dongyi and the Empress."

Bai Qingyan put down the teacup in her hand: "What is destined to come... will always come! Let’s first meet this Regent Prince of Yan; as for the Empress and the court officials of Dongyi, has there been any message... about finalizing the enthronement date?"

Shen Liangyu replied: "I heard they are still discussing. It is said that after the Empress bandaged her wounds, she calmed down and has instructed the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to divine the date."

"When meeting the Ninth Prince of Yan Kingdom, may I accompany His Majesty?" Liu Rushi stood and offered a deep bow to Bai Qingyan, "The Yan people are cunning, we must be cautious. Seeing that our Zhou has dispatched troops, they must be here to take advantage!"

"Minister Liu, just rest, it is fine! It’s not like we’re negotiating peace with Zhou." Bai Qingyan gestured for Liu Rushi to sit down, "Now that we have taken over the city defenses of Dongyi’s capital and the Imperial Palace’s defenses, with our army stationed outside the city, there’s nothing to fear."

Bai Qingyan urged Liu Rushi to rest well, not asking him to rise to send her off.

Just as she left Liu Rushi’s room, Shen Liangyu immediately told Bai Qingyan: "Young General Bai, Xiao Ruojiang is back!"

"Only Xiao Ruojiang alone?" Bai Qingyan was a bit surprised.

"Indeed! He is waiting outside, claiming to have an urgent report!" Shen Liangyu responded.

"Let’s go see!" As Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinzhi went outside, they saw Xiao Ruojiang holding a meat pie in one hand and sipping hot soup in the other, looking famished.

Upon hearing the sound of Bai Qingyan’s armor as she walked, Xiao Ruojiang hastily put down the meat pie and soup, stood up, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and swallowed the unchewed meat pie before stepping forward to salute: "Eldest Lady!"

"No formalities, nurse brother!" Bai Qingyan helped Xiao Ruojiang up and asked, "What urgent matter do you have, nurse brother?"

"My brother and I originally intended to quickly map out the defense layouts of the surrounding cities around the capital of Dongyi for Zhou to prevent unforeseen events, but unexpectedly... we discovered the Yan army’s camp location!" Xiao Ruojiang raised his eyes to look at Bai Qingyan, "This Ninth Prince of Yan has brought just under 8,000 troops, with 5,000 firmly camped by the Jade River, and he only brought under 3,000 to the Dongyi capital, camping outside its walls. My brother is already monitoring them by the Jade River, fearing that Yan may have other plans. My brother believes... we should lead troops to subdue these 5,000, making the 3,000 outside the city insignificant."

Xiao Rongyan, by nature cautious, having a backup plan was within expectations, though unexpectedly stumbled upon by her two nurse brothers.

Bai Qingyan glanced at Xiao Ruojiang and said: "Nurse brother, have some soup and pie first, I’ll send someone to inform Ah Jue to cut off their Yan army’s retreat at Jade River."

With little thought, he could foresee that even if Yan’s people were permitted to enter the city, it would certainly be only him and a few guards allowed inside the entirely Zhou-controlled Dongyi capital.

In this world, the one with the strongest fist, the one with the largest army, has the final say, which was only natural.

Yet, it didn’t matter; since Zhou didn’t obliterate Dongyi but intended to establish a puppet emperor instead, they could sign a treaty of peaceful coexistence with Yan Kingdom for some benefits.

But...

Xiao Rongyan’s lips slightly curled; knowing Kid’s temperament, if Ah Li had caused trouble for Zhou, she’d definitely retaliate tooth for tooth and eye for eye against Yan Kingdom. Supporting a puppet emperor would undoubtedly be aimed at opposing Yan Kingdom, making this treaty signing likely troublesome.

The Empress of Dongyi was indeed a breakthrough point they could exploit. She used Zhou’s envoy to save her son from a disaster but caused Zhou to lose Han City and many navy soldiers, demonstrating her deep scheming.

"Very well, then I’ll wait; once there’s news, General Cheng, please send someone to notify me." Xiao Rongyan, said, turning his horse back towards his own camp.

Xiao Rongyan had just dismounted at his camp when his subordinate, having barely made it back from the city, relayed the incident of the Empress of Dongyi personally leading officials to greet the Emperor of Zhou outside Dongyi’s capital.

Inside the tent, Xiao Rongyan knelt at the table, gazing at the three-legged auspicious beast incense burner on the rosewood table, from which wisps of light smoke rose, a slight smile on his lips...