Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 408

Chapter 408: Chapter 405: Helpless_1

Mrs. Li’s eyes were red with worry and fear, overwhelming her anger. "What should we do? The Emperor wants our fourth child to leave immediately, and alone... What if something happens?"

Bai Jinzhi looked at her mother, who was on the verge of tears. She gently patted her mother’s arm, suppressing her own excitement. "Mother, it’s okay. I will go alone. Didn’t I go with Eldest Young Lady to the Southern border battlefield before? And I’ve learned so much from her. With General Zhang Duanrui there, we will be fine."

"How can that be the same?! With your Eldest Young Lady there, she will keep you in check! Your Eldest Young Lady is composed and won’t let you act recklessly! But if you go alone, you’ll be like a wild horse! It’s the battlefield! The battlefield! What if..." Mrs. Li was choking up and couldn’t continue.

What if something happened to Bai Jinzhi? How could she continue to live?

"Jinzhi..." Bai Qingyan thought for a long time before looking up at Bai Jinzhi, speaking earnestly. "Once you reach Chunmu Mountain, you must follow General Zhang Duanrui’s orders. Tell General Zhang Duanrui to remain in the city and not engage in battle. As long as you don’t fight, Xun Tianzhang can’t do anything."

Mrs. Li quickly turned to Bai Jinzhi. "Did you hear what your Eldest Young Lady said? Don’t try to be strong! Just stay in the city with General Zhang Duanrui and don’t engage!"

Bai Jinzhi thought this was too humiliating. But seeing her mother’s red eyes, she nodded in agreement. "I remember, Eldest Young Lady!"

"Don’t feel aggrieved or humiliated," Bai Qingyan struck right at Bai Jinzhi’s thoughts. "Xun Tianzhang is aggressive and will stop at nothing to win. General Zhang Duanrui is cautious and cherishes the lives of his soldiers. He won’t engage unless he has complete confidence. Although staying in the city might seem like cowardice, it’s the best option right now."

Bai Qingyan knew nothing about the real situation at Chunmu Mountain. The news Shen Qingzhu sent back was mostly outdated. The battlefield changes rapidly. She couldn’t blindly suggest a strategy. Hence, General Zhang Duanrui remaining in the city was right.

"Jinzhi knows. Eldest Young Lady, don’t worry. Once I get there, I will follow General Zhang Duanrui’s orders and not act recklessly!" Bai Jinzhi quickly responded.

Bai Qingyan nodded. She then looked at Mrs. Li, who was clutching her collar tightly. "Third Aunt, don’t worry. I’ve already sent Shen Qingzhu to Chunmu Mountain in advance. When Jinzhi arrives, Shen Qingzhu will protect her closely."

Hearing that Bai Qingyan had sent Shen Qingzhu to Chunmu Mountain in advance, Mrs. Li felt relieved. She knew Shen Qingzhu was highly skilled. She nodded repeatedly. "Kid is always so foresighted, sending Miss Shen ahead. With Miss Shen at Chunmu Mountain, I feel much more at ease." _{fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓}

The Emperor’s Imperial Edict called for an immediate departure. Mrs. Li didn’t delay and accompanied Bai Jinzhi to her room to pack.

Bai Jinzhi saw her mother trying to pack everything for her. She hugged her mother’s arm. "Mother, I’m riding a horse... how can I carry so much?"

Mrs. Li turned her face away, not wanting her daughter to see her tears. She drew her arm back and tied the bundle firmly. "Take everything!"

"Fine, fine! I’ll take everything Mother says to take!" Bai Jinzhi didn’t want to upset Mrs. Li and nodded repeatedly.

Mrs. Li tightly gripped Bai Jinzhi’s bundle. Tears streamed down her face. Everyone, her husband, and sons died on the battlefield. How could the Emperor also send her daughter?