Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 397

Chapter 397: Chapter 394: The Land of Right and Wrong_1

Bai Qingyan and Shen Qingzhu rode away from the gates of the Crown Prince’s residence. She slowed her pace, and Shen Qingzhu understood and followed.

She lowered her voice and said to Shen Qingzhu, "Qingzhu, I’m afraid you must endure the hardship of taking people to Chunmu Mountain. Perhaps soon, Daliang and the Jin Kingdom will go to war. We must prepare in advance." _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}

Shen Qingzhu’s expression was solemn. "I will quickly pack a few things and depart immediately."

"Take a few more people with you," Bai Qingyan said, turning her head to look at Shen Qingzhu.

"Yes!"

No sooner had Shen Qingzhu spoken than Lu Yuanpeng’s voice came from upstairs.

"Bai family sister!"

Bai Qingyan looked up to see Lu Yuanpeng leaning on the redwood railing, waving at her. "Bai family sister, wait for me!"

"You go back and prepare first," Bai Qingyan said to Shen Qingzhu.

She dismounted and watched as Lu Yuanpeng, in his haste to run out of the tavern, almost tripped over the threshold. She smiled, unable to contain her amusement.

"Bai family sister!" Lu Yuanpeng ran up to Bai Qingyan. "I heard that the convoy sending goods back to Shuoyang for the Bai family was robbed by bandits. These bandits are simply too bold! I thought, since you’re going back to Shuoyang on the first of May, I’d escort you with our Lu family’s guard. I want to see how those petty bandits dare to be so arrogant."

"There’s no need. Having you escort the Bai family back to Shuoyang would only worry them on your return trip," Bai Qingyan said to Lu Yuanpeng. "Moreover, there might be a conscription soon. If you’re interested, you might try enlisting. However, I’m not sure if Prime Minister Lu will allow you to join the army."

With the backing of Prime Minister Lu, Lu Yuanpeng would likely have a smooth path in the military without major dangers.

"Conscription? Is there going to be a war? With Daliang?"

Lu Yuanpeng was indeed very perceptive.

"Not necessarily, but conscription is certain. The Jin Kingdom lost too many soldiers in the battle in the southern regions. It’s time to recruit more," Bai Qingyan said.

Lu Yuanpeng almost blurted out that he wanted to join the Bai family army in the southern regions but swallowed his words. This was the first time he planned to enlist under an alias without relying on anyone. If he told Bai family sister, she might think he was seeking shelter!

He wanted to make a name for himself in the Bai family army and then stand before Bai family sister, winning the red tassel spear from her fair and square.

Bai Qingyan mounted her horse again and said to Lu Yuanpeng, "Take care!"

"On the first of May, I will see you off, Bai family sister! There will still be time for farewells then!" Lu Yuanpeng stepped back and made a deep bow.

Bai Qingyan saw the clear and clean eyes of Lu Yuanpeng filled with a smile. She nodded slightly and rode away.

Lu Yuanpeng watched Bai Qingyan leave, then ran upstairs excitedly to tell his companions that Daliang might soon go to war.

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In the library, the Emperor leaned against a bronze crane lamp. He watched the little eunuchs on either side of him flipping through bamboo slips, his brows furrowed with impatience.

Today, the Emperor had summoned only the literate eunuchs from the palace. He asked them to search through ancient books in the library for records of immortality, rejuvenation, and resurrection.