Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 628

Chapter 628: Chapter 625: Zhou Quan_1

"King Xin has this possibility, but others are not exempt either. For example, the Princess of Nandu, Liu Ruofu, and the soldiers from Nandu. They have all come to Dadu City to celebrate the only Commandery Princess of Nandu’s wedding!" Bai Qingyan smiled faintly, "Moreover, Liu Ruofu is someone who bears grudges."

"Is King Xian trying to... play the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind?" Bai Jinse’s face immediately turned extremely grim.

Mrs. Liu didn’t understand but seeing the expression on Seventh Miss Bai Jinse, she knew something was wrong. Yet, she couldn’t understand the hidden conversation between the children, making her even more nervous. "What are you two talking about?"

"Second Aunt, Little Seven, you don’t need to worry. If someone comes to the Palace of the Princess of Zhen in a while, Little Seven, you take people to guard Second Aunt and hide in Grandmother’s Changshou Courtyard. No matter what happens, don’t come out! Understood?" Bai Qingyan said, then turned to instruct Chun Tao, "Have the kitchen send breakfast here, I’ll take it here with Second Aunt and Little Seven!"

"Yes!" Chun Tao responded, lifted the curtain, and stepped out to order the maid to bring breakfast.

After finishing breakfast, Bai Qingyan reassured Mrs. Liu and Bai Jinse. Just as she sent the two out of the gate of Qinghui Courtyard, Lu Ping returned to report.

"Miss, I have safely sent Fu Ruoxi to Anping Camp and agreed with him that three fireworks at the east gate of Dadu City would be the signal. He would then lead the troops straight into the east gate!"

No sooner had Lu Ping finished his words, than a Hidden Guard came to report, "Master, there is movement in King Xian’s Mansion. Someone is heading from King Xian’s Mansion to Liuhuai Alley in the west of the city, bringing at least three hundred soldiers to the Palace of the Princess of Zhen!"

Chun Tao’s heart leaped to her throat, clutching her handkerchief tightly.

Bai Qingyan calmly instructed, "Order the Hidden Guards to split into two groups. One group to protect outside Eldest Princess’s Changshou Courtyard, and the other to guard Second Miss at the Qin Mansion. Most of our Bai family guards are in Shuoyang. Divide the rest: deploy more to watch the outer gate of Bai Mansion, and guard the Changshou Courtyard with the remaining force! Chun Tao, quickly notify Second Aunt and Seventh Miss to go to the Changshou Courtyard to hide, secure the courtyard gate. They must not step out one bit without my return! I leave Second Aunt and Seventh Miss in your care!"

"Yes!" Chun Tao responded and jogged out of Qinghui Courtyard.

"Uncle Ping, stay in the mansion to guard Second Aunt and Seventh Miss, and take ten good hands with me out of the mansion..." Bai Qingyan said.

Bai Qingyan planned to exit before the Nandu soldiers reached the gate of Bai Mansion to divert them away.

After all, the target of Nandu troops was Bai Qingyan. They feared she might leave the city to lead twenty thousand Anping Camp soldiers to protect the Crown Prince and the Emperor. Thus, only by leading them away could her Second Aunt and Seventh Sister be safe.

"Miss intends to divert the Nandu soldiers?!" Lu Ping immediately understood Bai Qingyan’s intention. "Miss, you mustn’t! The Nandu soldiers have hidden plenty of men in Dadu City, openly and covertly. If you only leave with ten people, the mansion might be secure, but what about your safety? At least let me stay by your side!"

"Uncle Ping, rest assured. I’ll detour to the Crown Prince’s Mansion where the Patrol Camp will protect me! I’ll be fine! Go and make arrangements!"

Finishing her instructions, Bai Qingyan returned to the upper room of Qinghui Courtyard, untied the sandbags from her body, and changed into armor.

Not practicing with her gun the night before and this morning, although where she had slept soundly after receiving continuous reports throughout the night, she was now more energized.

When Bai Qingyan, donned in military attire, emerged from the main gate of Qinghui Courtyard, Lu Ping already stood with the ten selected guards, bearing torches upright before the gate.

Upon seeing Bai Qingyan approaching, Lu Ping stepped forward. "Miss, I have chosen the men. But please let me stay with you!"

"Uncle Ping, stay at the Bai Mansion. Only then can I be at ease about Second Aunt and Seventh Sister. Uncle Ping, please protect them!" Bai Qingyan replied while adjusting her armguard. "I have many tasks ahead. I won’t endanger myself. Rest assured."

Lu Ping hesitated but could only nod, escorting Bai Qingyan to the door.