Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 879

Chapter 879: Chapter 876: Open and Aboveboard

Bai Jinse used her sleeve to wipe away the tears, her throat choked up, she turned her head and couldn’t help but cry softly.

She knew, this... was the greatest driving force for Eldest Sister to ascend to this position!

Once Eldest Sister ascends the throne, the remaining Bai family army and Bai family members will know that returning to Dadu City will no longer implicate the Bai family. They won’t have to endure humiliation for revenge anymore. Eldest Sister wants them to know that the Jin Kingdom has changed hands to the Zhou Kingdom, everything is in the past, and a new Chapter is about to begin, to start the war for unifying the world.

Eldest Sister wants the Bai family masters and Bai family army to return with honor!

Bai Qingyan beckoned Bai Jinxiu, signaling her to bring her helmet...

"King Liang’s party has just left the city, I will rescue Grandmother and return. If something changes, Bai Qingyan will definitely return before the enthronement ceremony." She took the helmet handed by Bai Jinxiu, clamping it under her elbow, and said, "During Bai Qingyan’s absence from Dadu, the political affairs will be overseen by Prime Minister Lu and Bai Jinxiu."

"Your Majesty!" Liu Rushi still wanted to persuade, but was stopped by Prime Minister Lu.

Prime Minister Lu knew that Bai Qingyan was raised by her Grandmother, the Eldest Princess. She could not disregard her Grandmother, and Bai Qingyan might also have the intention of settling the final accounts with the imperial family. But the current turmoil in Dadu City made it crucial for Bai Qingyan to stay to stabilize the people’s hearts. Persuasion was necessary, but it could not be as blunt as Liu Rushi, it needed a more tactful approach.

Prime Minister Lu habitually used his smooth tact that he employed with the Emperor of Jin, smiled, and bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan: "Your Majesty, rest assured when you go. Everything in Dadu City will be managed by me and Mrs. Qin, there will definitely be no mishaps! After the date for the enthronement ceremony is set, I will send envoys to inform the various nations, and by then, the envoys will come to congratulate, please make sure to return before the ceremony!"

Prime Minister Lu paused for a moment and then continued: "However... there is currently a difficult matter. Many official positions are vacant, and it is necessary for Your Majesty to fill these positions before departure, this matter.... We dare not act beyond our authority."

Bai Qingyan nodded to Prime Minister Lu, understanding that he was subtly persuading her to stay, avoiding suspicion. Prime Minister Lu did not want people to think he would seize the opportunity to insert his own people, nor did he want others to do the same. The most important thing was to give Bai Qingyan a chance to show kindness to the officials, helping to stabilize the people’s hearts. Yet Prime Minister Lu did not say this directly.

Perhaps because he was used to kings not listening to advice, not hearing Bai Qingyan respond, Prime Minister Lu feared that because this matter involved the Eldest Princess, Bai Qingyan might act impulsively. He advised again: "King Liang has divided his troops into six routes, without confirmed information, Your Majesty should stay in the palace, wait to determine where King Liang has taken the Eldest Princess, and then act."

Upon learning that King Liang had taken her Grandmother out of the city, Bai Qingyan quickly ran through the map in her head and figured out where King Liang and his men were heading. To the south was Shuoyang, but King Liang would not go there. To the east was Dengzhou Prefecture, where Bai Qingyan’s uncle leads the Dengzhou Army, making it easy to be surrounded on both sides.

The forces of Bai Qingyan had just returned from the north, making King Liang’s party hesitant to venture there, leaving only the southwest. In the southwest, King Liang could choose... either Guangling or Luohong City.

Without an army, to oppose Bai Qingyan, King Liang would need troops and supplies... Coincidentally, Yanwo is currently building the Guanghe Canal, having both troops and supplies...

And once the Guanghe Canal is completed, Yanwo will become the largest granary of the Jin Kingdom. Considering all aspects, if they escape Dadu City, finding a city to hold firmly, Guangling City and Luohong City are the best choices.

And since Guangling City is near the Yan Kingdom, King Liang’s party would likely not take such a risk, leaving only Luohong City.

Prime Minister Lu still feared not being able to persuade Bai Qingyan, grabbed Dong Qingping’s arm and pulled him forward...

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