Chapter 599 - 599 596 Wish Fulfilled Part 1

Chapter 599: Chapter 596: Wish Fulfilled Part 1 Chapter 599: Chapter 596: Wish Fulfilled Part 1 “Eldest Young Lady, please hand Wang Geer to the wet nurse…” Nanny Jiang said softly. “Dinner is ready.”

Bai Qingyan nodded, carefully handing the chubby Wang Geer to the wet nurse. She then rose to help the Eldest Princess, who was just about to get up from the soft couch. Slowly, they emerged from behind the hanging curtains and sat at the round table in the outer room, where a sumptuous meal was laid out.

Tonight’s dinner had been arranged by Mrs. Liu, and almost all the dishes were Bai Qingyan’s favorites. Mrs. Liu smiled and urged Bai Qingyan to eat more.

Mrs. Liu changed to a new pair of chopsticks and personally picked up some fish for Bai Qingyan. “This was sent by Jinxiu’s uncle. They caught it by the sea and delivered it here without stopping. Out of over a hundred, only about seventeen or eighteen made it to Dadu. It’s very precious and tastes exceptionally fresh. Kid, try it!”

Bai Qingyan took a bite and found it indeed very tender. She smiled and said, “Yes, it is very delicate.”

“Then have some more!” Mrs. Liu busily picked up more food for Bai Qingyan.

Bai Qingyan had just responded when someone at the door reported that Quan Yu, the eunuch from the Crown Prince’s side, had arrived, saying that the Crown Prince had sent him to deliver a message.

Bai Qingyan put down her chopsticks, rinsed her mouth with honey water, and wiped her lips with a handkerchief handed by Chun Tao. She said, “Grandmother, Second Aunt, you go ahead and eat. I’ll be right back!”

She guessed that the Crown Prince, Master Tan, and the Minister of War had come to a conclusion and specifically sent Quan Yu to inform her.

Bai Jinse raised her head to watch Bai Qingyan’s departing figure, feeling that her elder sister was too exhausted. Her elder sister’s eyes were full of red veins, clearly showing that she had not rested well. She ate a mouthful of food forcefully, wishing to grow up quickly to help share the burden.

Quan Yu was invited to drink tea with the Princess of Zhen. Seeing Bai Qingyan arrive, he quickly stood and saluted, “Greetings to the Princess of Zhen.”

“Please sit, Eunuch. What does His Highness the Crown Prince instruct?” Bai Qingyan asked knowingly.

“It is nothing major. His Highness the Crown Prince sent this servant to inform the Princess of Zhen that Master Tan and Vice Minister Shen have decided they cannot allow Yan and Beirong to unite and destroy Nanrong. They have already dispatched Minister Liu to Beirong!” Quan Yu spoke while following Bai Qingyan, who was moving toward the main seat. “Also, a military order has been issued for Governor Dong to take the Anping Camp and Dengzhou Army to the Beirong border to deter Yan and Beirong.”

As expected, Bai Qingyan’s prediction was right. Master Tan and Vice Minister Shen Jingzhong indeed had foresight.

Seeing Bai Qingyan sit down, Quan Yu took out a bottle of medicine from his sleeve, placed it on the redwood table beside Bai Qingyan, and respectfully stepped back a few steps, saying, “This is royal ointment, known to be miraculous for new scars. The Princess might want to try it!”

Quan Yu still remembered Bai Qingyan’s ear injury. Upon returning to Dadu City today, he went to great lengths to procure this rare ointment, known to be in possession of only the Empress, Consort Yu, and the most favored Lady Qiu.

Bai Qingyan smiled and said, “Thank you, Eunuch, for conveying my gratitude to His Highness the Crown Prince. This minor injury shouldn’t trouble His Highness.”

Quan Yu did not explain that it was not a reward from the Crown Prince but merely smiled and acknowledged it.

Bai Qingyan picked up the white jade bottle decorated with red plum blossoms that Quan Yu had placed on the table and seemingly unintentionally said, “Today, Madam Fu came to my residence and mentioned a matter that the Crown Prince is investigating. Later, I sent Madam Dong to seek out the Crown Prince, but forgot to send someone to inform the Crown Prince beforehand. I wonder if His Highness has seen Madam Fu?”

Quan Yu nodded, “In response to the Princess of Zhen, Madam Fu indeed came to the Crown Prince’s residence, saying it was sent by the Princess of Zhen. Only then did the Crown Prince meet her. It was a private conversation between the Crown Prince and Madam Fu, and us servants were sent away.”

Bai Qingyan nodded, “If that is the case, then I am relieved. I hope that the Crown Prince can achieve his wishes soon.”

“With the Princess of Zhen’s assistance, the Crown Prince will surely succeed!” Quan Yu respectfully said, then excused himself and departed for the Crown Prince’s residence.

When Bai Qingyan returned to Changshou Courtyard, the meal had been joyfully finished. Qin Lang came personally to escort Bai Jinxiu and Wang Geer home.

It had been several months since Bai Qingyan last saw Qin Lang, who had visibly lost weight, making his features appear more defined. He seemed more mature and steady. Mrs. Liu mentioned that Qin Lang had been diligently studying, hoping to take the top honors in the February exams next year.

After paying respects to the Eldest Princess and Mrs. Liu, Qin Lang bowed to Bai Qingyan, “Princess of Zhen.”

Bai Qingyan nodded slightly.

Watching Qin Lang take Wang Geer from the wet nurse with great affection, Bai Qingyan recalled how Qin Lang had chosen Bai Jinxiu over the child, looking at Bai Jinxiu with a faint smile.

Seeing Bai Jinxiu and her family of three off, Bai Qingyan helped the Eldest Princess back to the main room, accompanied her in conversation for a while, and initially intended to attend to the Eldest Princess’s rest. The Eldest Princess, feeling compassion for Bai Qingyan, who had been busy all day without rest, urged her to retire early.

Weary, Bai Qingyan had just left Changshou Courtyard when she saw Lu Ping, who had been waiting with a lamp for a long time, hastily step forward and salute, “Eldest Young Lady!”

“Uncle Ping, speak as we walk…” Bai Qingyan said, turning to indicate Chun Tao.

Chun Tao understood, pulling back the maids holding the lamp and not following Bai Qingyan and Lu Ping until they had walked ten steps ahead, then slowly followed.

“Yes!” Lu Ping, holding the lamp, followed by Bai Qingyan’s side, speaking softly. “After Madam Fu left our residence, she went to the Crown Prince’s residence. Initially, the Crown Prince did not want to see Madam Fu. Madam Fu said that the Eldest Young Lady had sent her, and then the Crown Prince’s people invited her in.”

Madam Fu was not foolish; instead, she was quite wise. Bai Qingyan had pointed her to the Crown Prince, so she directly used Bai Qingyan’s name to show goodwill to the Crown Prince.

“Madam Fu left about half an hour ago and has since gone to the Court of Judicial Review’s prison, likely to visit General Fu. The Court of Judicial Review’s prison is always well guarded. Our people couldn’t get in, so they returned to report,” Lu Ping said.

Bai Qingyan nodded, showing some fatigue in her eyebrows, “Thank you, Uncle Ping. Rest early. It looks like we’ll be staying in Dadu City for a few more days.”

Remembering that Bai Jinxiu mentioned today that King Xin’s people had secretly contacted King Xin’s uncle Zhong Shaozhong, Bai Qingyan paused and looked at Lu Ping with her bloodshot eyes, saying firmly, “We might have a tough battle ahead!”

Lu Ping was momentarily stunned, then nodded, “Yes!”

·

The Court of Judicial Review’s prison.

Madam Fu, granted permission by the Crown Prince, entered the Court of Judicial Review’s prison with her heart pounding, as she was led deeper into the prison by the prison guard.

The old nanny following Madam Fu was visiting this prison for the first time. The dim lights on either side made the deeper they went, the more eerie it felt. The damp air carried a musty smell. She hunched her back closely, pressing against the straight-backed Madam Fu, who leaned on her ebony cane.