Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 542

Chapter 542: Chapter 539: Never Hurt_1

The old nanny started crying as she spoke.

If what this old nanny said was true, it meant that the Nanrong people had been waiting there early to ambush. Just waiting for the Yan’s diplomatic mission to arrive and surround them like dumplings.

"What official position does Master Peng hold in Yan?" Bai Qingyan asked.

"In response to the Princess of Zhen, Master Peng once saved our emperor’s life and was granted the title of Central Army Commander by the emperor. This time, Master Peng personally led the troops for the marriage mission, which is a great honor for our princess." The nanny added.

Bai Qingyan’s fingers rubbed the armrest of her chair. Knowing that the nanny’s knowledge was limited, she felt it was better to ask Xiao Rongyan about why Yan detoured for the marriage mission.

Since Xiao Rongyan happened to appear at the borders of Nanrong, he must have received some information.

She glanced at the trembling and pale-faced nanny and palace maid kneeling on the ground. She didn’t think they were lying but simply knew too little. She stood up to leave.

"Princess of Zhen!" The nanny bravely kneeled closer, crying and kowtowing to Bai Qingyan, "Princess of Zhen, please let Xique and me serve our princess!"

"Just wait. After we’ve asked all the questions, you will naturally be allowed to serve your mistress." Bai Qingyan said and left the barracks with Lu Ping, ignoring the cries behind her.

The bright moonlight illuminated Bai Qingyan’s blood-stained but fair features.

Bai Qingyan walked down the steps, her gaze colder than the moonlight.

Before her eyes appeared the ghost-faced general riding the black horse...

"Young miss, rather than interrogating these people here, I think... it might be better to question Mr. Xiao!" Lu Ping’s eyes were cold and serious. "That Mr. Xiao appearing at the Nanrong and Jin Kingdoms’ border is highly suspicious! Although this Mr. Xiao has helped the Bai family before, he is from the Wei Kingdom... We must be cautious!"

Bai Qingyan turned to look at Lu Ping. "Today, did you see the ghost-faced general from Nanrong, Uncle Ping?"

Lu Ping paused, gripped the hilt of his sword at his waist, frowned, thought for a moment, and shook his head. "I did not pay attention. Why? Is there something wrong?"

Bai Qingyan shook her head. "I don’t know why, but I always feel... that ghost-faced general is very familiar, yet... very strange."

Lu Ping cupped his fists. "I will investigate thoroughly for you, young miss. Rest assured!"

Bai Qingyan nodded. She guessed it would take a few more hours for her uncle to finish the interrogation. Rather than waiting here and wasting time, it was better to ask Xiao Rongyan why Nanrong ambushed the Yan’s marriage mission. Cross-referencing with her uncle’s interrogation results would reveal the truth.

"Let’s go, let’s ask Xiao Rongyan!" Bai Qingyan said and quickly mounted her horse, heading straight to the Dong Mansion with Lu Ping.

Two large lanterns hanging high in front of the Dong Mansion swayed in the wind. The yellow light enclosed in sheepskin illuminated the red lacquered pillars of the Dong Mansion clearly.

Madam Dong stood at the entrance with her family, looking toward the city gate and scolding her grandson: "How could you let your cousin stay behind? If your cousin gets hurt, you’ll kneel in the ancestral hall until Kid recovers!"