Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 487

Chapter 487: Chapter 484: Suitable_1

Xiliang’s business was just beginning to take off under Xiao Rongyan’s management; however, it posed no significant challenge for him.

More importantly, Xiao Rongyan had spread his shops across the Jin Kingdom, transporting goods to other countries and returning with unique items from abroad, ensuring profitability in both directions.

Xiao Rongyan sincerely detailed his business to Mrs. Dong, to which she smiled and replied, "Mr. Xiao’s business ventures across various nations indeed make sense!"

Having said enough, Xiao Rongyan stood to take his leave, gave a deep bow toward Bai Qingyan in a show of formality, and said, "The eradication of bandits benefits the people and us merchants. If Miss Bai needs any assistance, do not hesitate to ask. I will do my utmost to help."

Bai Qingyan nodded and instructed Lu Ping to see Xiao Rongyan out.

Mrs. Dong watched Xiao Rongyan’s tall, upright figure and couldn’t help but feel it was a pity he was a merchant.

In terms of bearing and appearance, Mrs. Dong believed very few could compare to Xiao Rongyan. Were he not a merchant, numerous noble families would likely be eager to marry their daughters to such a man.

Mrs. Dong considered testing whether Xiao Rongyan was willing to marry into the Bai family. Still, she hesitated, knowing her daughter’s mind was not on marriage and that her fertility prospects were slim, fearing it would delay Xiao Rongyan.

Putting down the teacup, Mrs. Dong noticed Bai Qingyan deep in thought and tentatively asked, "Kid, what do you think of this Xiao Rongyan?"

"Mother, I have some matters to attend to. I will join you for dinner tonight," Bai Qingyan said, bowing to Mrs. Dong before hurriedly leaving the main hall with Chun Tao and calling for Lu Ping to walk with her.

Mrs. Dong watched Bai Qingyan’s hurried back, sighed inwardly, and convinced herself to abandon the idea of matchmaking Bai Qingyan and Xiao Rongyan. Her daughter showed no sign of caring about lifelong matters.

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Bai Qingyan instructed Lu Ping, "Send reliable people to the Southern Frontier to deliver letters to Shen Kunyang, Gu Wenchang, Wei Zhaonian, Cheng Yuanzhi, and Shen Liangyu. Inform them that the Emperor intends to deploy troops to the Xiliang border. They should be cautious!"

Rather than cautioning them, it was more about making Bai Qingjue cautious. The troops must remain hidden without exposing any flaws.

However, with Shen Kunyang and the others, receiving information in advance, they could coordinate to cover for Bai Qingjue.

"Yes!" Lu Ping responded and left.

Bai Qingyan stood by the lake, contemplating the Emperor’s intention of deploying troops to the Xiliang border.

Xiao Rongyan mentioned that Yan had sent envoys to Jin, presenting treasures and persuading the Emperor to deploy troops to the Xiliang border as a deterrent. This meant the Emperor had no intention of waging war with Xiliang but merely intended to intimidate them.

Xiao Rongyan calculated astutely. Wei had deployed troops to the Yan border but took no action, wary of Yan’s unknown national strength. However, if they joined forces with Xiliang to attack Yan, they would have more confidence.

At this moment, if Jin hindered Xiliang, Xiliang would not dare to act rashly, fearing Jin might seize Xiliang’s territory while their main forces were engaged with Yan.

Xiao Rongyan, known as the richest merchant in the world, could have his merchant teams spread rumors in Xiliang about Jin deploying troops to the Xiliang border, awaiting Xiliang’s main forces to be tied down in Yan. Then, they could seize Xiliang’s territory. Even if Xiliang suspected and sent spies to Jin, they would still hesitate.

Bai Qingyan’s fists tightened by her sides. If it were merely for deterrence without intending to wage war, there were less conspicuous ways to achieve this without expending resources. If she could go to the Jin-Xiliang border, it could serve as a better deterrent. Bai Qingyan had once killed one hundred thousand Xiliang captives; the Xiliang soldiers must surely fear her. She didn’t believe the Crown Prince and the Emperor hadn’t thought of this.

However... with the Bai family army at the border, the Emperor and the Crown Prince preferred to deploy troops rather than send Bai Qingyan to the Southern Frontier. _{fгeewebnovёl.com}