Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 581

Chapter 581: Chapter 578: Got it_1

Chun Tao knelt by the carriage, tears streaming down her face, clutching Bai Qingyan’s Sun-shooting Bow. She watched as Bai Qingyan finished donning her last wrist guard, and the tears fell uncontrollably: "My lady, please be careful on this journey!"

Chun Tao hated herself immensely. She hated that she was not like Miss Shen, Shen Qingzhu. If she had Miss Shen’s skills, she could follow their lady to Anping Camp and protect her.

Hearing the sound of approaching hooves from afar, Bai Qingyan parted the carriage curtain and glanced outside. She saw Lu Ping leading a group of soldiers riding swiftly towards them. Taking the Sun-shooting Bow from Chun Tao’s arms and slinging it over her shoulder, she said, "I will leave a few Bai family guards to escort you back to Shuoyang..."

"My lady, the guards must stay with you! I’ll follow the Crown Prince’s convoy to Dadu City! You needn’t worry about me, Chun Tao. Chun Tao can’t help you, but she definitely won’t drag you down! Trust me, my lady!"

Chun Tao already felt guilty for not being able to protect Bai Qingyan. How could she allow their lady to divert the Bai family guards for her?

Seeing Chun Tao’s resolute expression, Bai Qingyan did not insist. She merely said, "Take good care of yourself!"

With that, Bai Qingyan alighted from the carriage.

The Crown Prince had also donned his armor, wearing a dragon-patterned cloak and a sword at his waist, aided by Quan Yu as he descended from the carriage.

Elder Fang, though advanced in years, had also put on his armor, following the Crown Prince onto his horse. He adjusted his helmet awkwardly, worried about his own frail body.

"Your Highness!" Bai Qingyan quickly walked to the Crown Prince’s side, clasping her hands in a martial salute. "Please mount your horse! The Dengzhou Army need not halt; we must head straight to Anping Camp!"

The Crown Prince nodded.

Quan Yu hurriedly stepped forward to help the Crown Prince onto his horse, his eyes reddened as he urged, "Your Highness! Princess! Please be careful!"

Bai Qingyan, clad in combat armor, leaped onto her horse, gripping the reins. Immediately, an air of sharp determination emanated from her. She shouted loudly, "The guards of the Crown Prince’s residence and the Hundred Lakes Garrison, follow me straight to Anping Camp; we depart now!"

With those commanding words, Bai Qingyan squeezed the horse’s abdomen with her legs. The steed neighed furiously, rearing up before charging forward.

Qin Shangzhi’s throat tightened as he watched Bai Qingyan’s flowing cloak and heroic demeanor. He clenched his fists, recalling the first time he saw Bai Qingyan mount a horse in the Southern Border. It stirred an overwhelming urge to follow her into battle.

Bai Weiting once said, Bai Qingyan was a born military talent. Qin Shangzhi believed it!

The same command, spoken by different people, elicited different reactions. Bai Qingyan, though a woman, had fought in countless battles and remained undefeated. Even her commands were filled with a resolute and fiery spirit, making others feel her fierce and passionate intent for battle.

Bai Qingyan had the aura of a leader and the strategic prowess of a commander. She was far more than just a talented general...

The personal guards around the Crown Prince and the Bai family soldiers all followed her lead. The Crown Prince gritted his teeth, gripping the reins tightly, speeding his horse forward. _{fгeewebnovёl.com}

Elder Fang, wearing his helmet, bit down and endured. Today, it was not so much that Bai Qingyan had pressured him into following the Crown Prince, but rather he needed to be by the Crown Prince’s side to prevent Bai Qingyan from bewitching him.

Bai Qingyan’s horse rode at a remarkable speed. The Crown Prince and Elder Fang struggled to keep up, feeling nothing but the whistling wind and their pounding heartbeats, even their breathing became laborious.