Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 526

Chapter 526: Chapter 523: Improper Behavior_1

"After a few years of dedicated training, they should be able to serve you well, Sister." Bai Qingping was brimming with confidence.

Whether a clan can flourish indefinitely depends on how the clan leader guides it.

If the clan leader is not upright, the clan is bound to decline.

Now that Bai Qihe had taken over the clan leadership and redirected his focus from ancient texts to revitalizing the Bai Clan, it seemed to be quite effective.

"In this way, the clan members can indeed be utilized, but... we must remain vigilant against potential threats!"

After all, the clan members had been thoroughly corrupted in the past. Old habits die hard. Bai Qingyan needed to use them but also to guard against them.

Chun Tao knelt inside the carriage, busily lighting incense, making tea for Bai Qingyan, and placing a sachet embroidered with harmonious flowers behind Bai Qingyan’s waist.

She didn’t understand or concern herself with the matters Bai Qingyan and Bai Qingping discussed. She only wanted to ensure Bai Qingyan’s comfort.

Bai Qingping nodded, "Sister, don’t worry. Father has repeatedly reminded me of this. For now, I will keep only three clan brothers by my side. After a year or two, if these three remain consistent and prove useful for the clan and you, I will bring them to meet you. If not, I’ll assign them to trivial tasks."

"You have always been reliable in your duties. I am at ease." Bai Qingyan looked at Bai Qingping on horseback and continued, "You have been getting along well with Shen Yanzong recently. If you have the chance, subtly inquire about the Shen family’s background."

Bai Qingping was momentarily stunned. Investigating the background of the Governor’s family should not be difficult for Bai Qingyan. But her sudden order to gather information from Shen Yanzong indicated she had some suspicions about the Governor’s family.

"I understand. Rest assured, Sister!" Bai Qingping nodded.

"Enough, don’t see me off. Return to the new recruit camp." Bai Qingyan said with a smile to Bai Qingping. "You’ve worked hard!"

Bai Qingping nodded, no longer insisting. He nudged his horse to the side, bowed with clasped fists to Bai Qingyan, and watched her convoy depart. Only then did he turn his horse and head back to the training ground, keeping Bai Qingyan’s instructions about the Shen family in mind.

Lu Ping and Qingzhu led the team out of the city into the mountain path. Not long after, Lu Ping, leading the way, raised his hand, signaling the team to stop.

Shen Qingzhu, with a small bundle on her back, and Lu Ping turned their horses around, riding back to Bai Qingyan’s carriage. They saw Bai Qingyan already off the carriage, leaping onto a horse and taking the reins from a guard.

Bai Qingyan held the reins, handed a letter to Lu Ping, and said, "Uncle Ping, send someone to deliver this letter to General Cheng Yuanzhi in the Southern Frontier. Lead the team ahead; I will follow shortly."

"Understood!"

Chun Tao, standing by the carriage, looked up at Bai Qingyan, worriedly reminding her, "Take care, Miss!"