Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 583

Chapter 583: Chapter 580: Acting First, Reporting After_1

"It’s not that serious, just to reduce unnecessary trouble." Bai Qingyan’s gaze shifted to the Crown Prince. "Now, ensuring the Crown Prince’s safe return to the capital is the top priority! If Your Highness is not reassured, you could have Fu Ruoxi personally lead half of the Anping Camp’s forces, along with his subordinate generals, to escort Your Highness back to the capital. Then, hand over the Anping Camp to Dengzhou’s Governor, Dong Qingyue."

Bai Qingyan thought of Lu Ping and continued, "Lu Ping brought three thousand soldiers from Dengzhou. They can temporarily stay in the Anping Camp, awaiting uncle’s arrival to take over. The military always adheres to rules, and not having a commander for a day or two won’t cause any chaos. With uncle Dong Qingyue taking charge of both the Dengzhou Army and the Anping Camp, if the Rong tribe were to make a comeback, the Jin Kingdom’s borders would be secure!"

There was one thing Bai Qingyan couldn’t say directly: never underestimate the military spirit and the bond forged in blood among comrades.

Otherwise, why could the Bai family command immediate response within the Bai family army? Why would the Bai family army sacrifice their lives to protect the Bai family’s generals?

Fu Ruoxi had controlled the Anping Camp for many years. Apart from being capable in battle, he lived among the soldiers, treating them as family. If Fu Ruoxi were killed now, someone in the army would seek revenge for him, making the Crown Prince’s journey to the capital extremely difficult.

Why make things difficult on the way back for no reason?

The Crown Prince nodded. "Princess of Zhen is right."

After saying that, the Crown Prince unfastened the sword from his waist and handed it to Bai Qingyan. "This is Solitary’s sword. On the way back to Dadu City, all matters are entrusted to Princess of Zhen. She may act first and report later."

Elder Fang looked at the Crown Prince and then at Bai Qingyan, gripping the reins tightly with a frown.

Bai Qingyan accepted the sword. "I swear to safely escort Your Highness back to the capital."

Soon, over two hundred Anping Camp soldiers led by Fu Ruoxi arrived in a swift gallop. Before the horses had completely stopped, Fu Ruoxi and his men dismounted and knelt with a salute to the Crown Prince. "Subordinate Fu Ruoxi greets the Crown Prince, Princess of Zhen!"

The Crown Prince glanced at Bai Qingyan, saw her nod, and withstood the discomfort of the long journey, dismounted, and personally helped Fu Ruoxi up. "General Fu, Father Emperor fell from his horse and is unconscious. I fear chaos in Dadu, so I came to the Anping Camp to ask General Fu to lead troops to escort me back to the capital."

Bai Qingyan followed the Crown Prince as he dismounted, standing beside him calmly, looking at Fu Ruoxi.

"Without the Emperor’s command, the Anping Camp cannot move! But with His Majesty unconscious, the Crown Prince, as the heir, should act in his stead. Fu Ruoxi faithfully follows Your Highness’s orders!" Fu Ruoxi said to show his loyalty. "Before I left the camp, I already ordered the drums to be struck and the troops assembled. We can depart with Your Highness immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Qingyan looked up at Fu Ruoxi. Her eyes were cold and calm. Ordering the drums and assembling the troops before leaving the camp?

Fu Ruoxi had already received news from Dadu. The Emperor, unconscious, couldn’t send a message. Entrusting Dadu to Master Tan and the Eldest Princess, neither of them would spread such critical news. They would guard it until the Crown Prince returned.

The Fu family had long been marginalized in Dadu; it was impossible for them to send such important news to Fu Ruoxi now, nor did they need to!