Chapter 231: Chapter 229: A Moment of Life and Death_1 Chapter 231: Chapter 229: A Moment of Life and Death_1 The Crown Prince saw that even Elder Fang spoke this way. He completely dispelled his last doubts about Bai Qingyan.
He tightly gripped the Commanderâs Seal in his hand, pondered for a moment, then said, âShe has shown me kindness. I will repay it! When we return to Dadu this time, I will petition Father to bestow the title of Princess upon Bai Qingyan, as a reward for the Bai family and the Bai familyâs army!â
âElder Fang laughed and said, âYour Highnessâs deep affection and loyalty to the Bai family and Bai Qingyan will surely be repaid with unwavering loyalty from Bai Qingyan, just as I have demonstrated!â
The Crown Prince nodded and then asked Elder Fang, âSo, should the Huying Camp be brought back to Dadu?â
âYour Excellency, I believe that you can handle Shen Liangyu according to the strategy discussed with His Majesty. Promising him a high position, giving him gold and jewels, and ensuring his family is well taken care of. Let him train a batch of elite soldiers like the Huying Camp for only His Majesty and Your Excellency. Just as Bai Qingyan has arranged for other generals of the Bai family army, assign a trusted commander to lead the troops, and let Shen Liangyu focus solely on training them.â
âElder Fang, what you say is correct!â The Crown Prince nodded.
âWith this, the matter of the Bai family army is settled! Your Excellency, itâs time to think about what gift to present on His Majestyâs birthday on March 28 that would make him joyous and win his favor!â Elder Fang reminded the Crown Prince.
âElder Fang, your reminder is timely. The Crown Princeâs residence must have already started preparing. When I return, I will need Elder Fangâs help with this matter!â
âYour Excellency⊠You have misunderstood my meaning!â Elder Fang stroked his beard and smiled, âWhat gift could be better than encountering a divine omen on the way back from a great victory? If you think it feasible, assign this matter to Ren Shijie. Although he is reticent, he handles matters very reliably.â
The Crown Princeâs eyes shone, and he smiled and nodded, âI am fortunate to have Elder Fangâs constant reminders by my side.â
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In Bai Jinzhiâs tent, her arm was already bandaged. She had changed out of her bloodied clothes and was sitting by the brazier, staring at her silver spear, repeatedly recalling that life-and-death momentâŠ
Her eldest sister had shouted herself hoarse, telling her to pick up the knife. But she, lost as if her soul had departed, was only focused on pulling out her silver spear.
If it werenât for her eldest sister and Xiao Ruojiang, she would probably have met the King of Hell by now!
Bai Jinzhiâs pupils trembled. In the heat of battle, she didnât feel fear. But recalling the brush with death afterward, she couldnât help but feel a chill run down her spine.
Bai Qingyan entered the tent carrying a wine jar, seeing Bai Jinzhi lost in thought staring at her silver spear. She reached out and gently stroked Bai Jinzhiâs head.
Only then did Bai Jinzhi come back to her senses. She looked up at Bai Qingyan, her voice hoarse, âEldest sisterâŠâ
âWere you scared?â she asked Bai Jinzhi with a smile.
Bai Jinzhi nodded and then shook her head. Her bloodshot but bright eyes looked at her, and her fingers lightly trembled on her lap. âAt first, I was scared! Seeing the Dong familyâs death warriors and Huying Campâs elite soldiers fall in front of me, hot blood splashing on my face and mouth, the taste of blood⊠a bit salty. I really thought I was going to die with Ninth Brother at Qiushan Pass! All I could think about⊠was to kill a few more Xiliang dogs even if I died! But⊠I saw you, Eldest Sister!â
The corners of Bai Jinzhiâs cracked lips showed a smile towards Bai Qingyan, her eyes reddening, âSeeing you made me fearless! I felt my whole body filled with strength, and I could kill hundreds and thousands more Xiliang dogs!â
Seeing her younger sisterâs eyes shining, Bai Qingyan raised her hand to stroke Bai Jinzhiâs head. She held Bai Jinzhi in her arms with teary eyes.
She understood this feeling of Bai Jinzhi. Just like when she was trapped in battle, as long as she saw the black and white serpent flag of the Bai family army coming from afar, she feared nothing. She knew⊠the Bai family was bringing the Bai family army to rescue her!
That was why Bai Qingyan always charged first. Because the Bai family and the Bai family army stood behind her, they were her strongest support, allowing her to worry about nothing!
As the eldest sister, she was supposed to shield her younger siblings from wind and rain. She should have been their most solid support! But these years, she coddled herself in illness and pampering. If only she had strengthened herself earlier! The current situation of the Bai family wouldnât have come to this!
âYou are more formidable than I was! My first time on the battlefield, I had a guard unit. Now, you single-handedly wiped out the Xiliang army!â She gently stroked Bai Jinzhiâs back. âI believe, in time, our Jinzhi will become the most dazzling general of the Bai family army in red armor on the battlefield!â
Bai Jinzhi wiped her tears with her sleeve, stood up straight, and looked at Bai Qingyan with determination, âEldest Sister, trust me! I will achieve it!â
âThis is the honey wine General Shen Liangyu asked me to bring you. He said it contains his familyâs secret medicine. Drink a bit, and you wonât feel the pain when you sleep!â She handed the wine jar to Bai Jinzhi, âIâve had it before, it works!â
âOkay!â
Bai Jinzhi took the wine jar, and then heard a Bai family soldier guarding the tent report that Generals Shen Kunyang, Wei Zhaonian, Gu Wenchang, and Cheng Yuanzhi had arrived from Fengcheng and were now at General Shen Liangyuâs tent.
âYou get some good sleep!â Bai Qingyan said as she stood up and patted Bai Jinzhiâs head.
Bai Jinzhi originally wanted to urge her eldest sister to rest. But seeing her eldest sisterâs tall and upright figure⊠she swallowed back her words.
Whatâs the purpose of urging her? Her eldest sister had to work tirelessly to protect the Bai family and the Bai family army. She couldnât help at all, wasnât strong enough to share the burden!
Bai Jinzhi pressed her hand against her wounded arm. At least⊠she had to heal quickly, so she wouldnât make her eldest sister worry. If she couldnât help, she definitely couldnât become a burden!
She took the wine jar, unsealed it, and drank a couple of gulps despite the fiery burning sensation.
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When Generals Wei Zhaonian, Cheng Yuanzhi, Gu Wenchang, and Shen Kunyang from the Bai family army arrived, they went to visit the Crown Prince. But the eunuch Quan Yu told them that the Crown Prince had just finished discussing matters with his advisors and had gone to rest.
Not meeting the Crown Prince, the four of them went to Shen Liangyuâs tent.
Shen Liangyu, who had just settled down, heard that Generals Wei Zhaonian, Cheng Yuanzhi, Gu Wenchang, and Shen Kunyang from the Bai family army had arrived. He hurriedly got up and dismissed everyone to quietly convey the news of Bai Qingyunâs rescue to them.
Cheng Yuanzhi was so excited that he almost shouted out. Fortunately, Wei Zhaonian pressed on his wound, turning his near-laughter into a cry of pain.
âOne-eyed Wei, where are you pressing!â Cheng Yuanzhi grimaced in pain.
Wei Zhaonian nonchalantly glanced outside. He poked the coals in the brazier with tongs, and said in a low voice, âThe Crown Prince is here. We should be cautious.â