Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1132

Chapter 1132: Chapter 1126: Heartache

When they were still in Dadu City, Murong Yan had told Bai Qingyan that Murong Li very much approved of the merger of the two countries, and even suggested putting on an act with Murong Yan to persuade their mother.

Was it because Murong Yan’s sister-in-law learned of it in advance? Bai Qingyan felt it was unlikely, as both Murong Yan and Murong Li were naturally cautious people and wouldn’t let anything slip without starting their actions.

She recalled Murong Yan’s intention to stay and spend New Year’s Eve with her, and her sharp eyes fell on her own abdomen...

Although Murong Yan and Murong Li wouldn’t let any news slip, if Murong Yan’s sister-in-law knew he once had the identity of a wealthy merchant from Wei, and even married the Emperor of Zhou and had a child under this identity, she would surely feel uneasy, fearing Murong Yan might strive to bring the entire Yan Kingdom into his grasp for the sake of his own flesh and blood.

Bai Qingyan turned her head to glance at Murong Yan, who was standing in front of the map conversing with Xie Xun, and again felt she might be overthinking. Murong Yan’s brother Murong Yu... and his nephew were all considerate of the people, especially Murong Li, who was so well-raised it surely had to do with Empress Dowager Yan.

She folded Bai Jintong’s letter and handed it to Qingzhu: "Keep it safe for now..."

"Yes!" Qingzhu responded.

Bai Qingyan picked up the teacup from the table and took two sips. When putting the cup down, the slight sound of the porcelain clinking against the table caught Bai Qingyu’s attention. He looked at Bai Qingyan and asked, "Do you already have a plan for the next step of the battle, sister?"

Bai Qingyan nodded, walking through the draperies towards the map.

Sal Khan, who escaped to Quanya City with more than ten giant elephants, now isolated, would surely go to join forces with the main Elephant Army led by Aksai.

"Regardless of catching Li Tianjiao, if Sal Khan sends word to Aksai to bring the Elephant Army to join him." Standing before the immense map, she smiled, "For us... this battle actually becomes easier to fight!"

Standing beside Bai Qingyan, Murong Yan looked at the map and said, "You mean to use the terrain to engage them in battle before they can regroup?"

"The Elephant Army led by Aksai is enormous. If Sal Khan’s next step is to meet up with the Elephant Army, then both their paces must be increased!" Bai Qingyan turned to Murong Yan and Bai Qingyu, "And if Aksai learns that Sal Khan’s Elephant Army was ambushed in a valley, what would he do?"

"Avoid the valley, choosing the fastest route to reunite with Sal Khan." Bai Qingyu glanced up at the map and smiled, "Send a message urgently to Third Brother to set an ambush in the valley, ensuring Aksai wouldn’t dare to follow the valley path to save time."

Bai Qingyu’s thoughts aligned with Bai Qingyan’s, and she nodded with a smile.

Murong Yan stepped to the map, pointing to Quanzhou and then to Yunjing: "I will immediately send Xie Xun to lead troops back to Mengcheng, dispatch someone to Quanzhou with a message, and let the Yan Army depart from Quanzhou and advance towards Yunjing!"

Xie Xun, after nodding, asked in surprise: "Prince, if I lead the troops back to Mengcheng, what about you?"

Murong Yan turned to Xie Xun: "Following the alliance between the two countries, I still have matters to discuss with the Emperor of Zhou, so you lead the troops back first..."

"Ninth Prince, today is New Year’s Eve, and we should set all matters aside. After all, the Emperor Yan is still in Mengcheng, and the Ninth Prince should return to spend New Year’s Eve with the Emperor Yan, so that the family can be together. With the late Yan Emperor gone, you, as his uncle, shouldn’t let the Emperor Yan spend New Year alone." Bai Qingyan smiled as she spoke.

Murong Yan turned back to look at Bai Qingyan, surprised, and saw her nodding, realizing she was intentionally urging him to return to Mengcheng, emphasizing the word "family."

He had already mentioned to Bai Qingyan his sister-in-law was in Mengcheng, and knowing her keen insight, she sensed his low spirits, likely worrying about possible conflicts with his sister-in-law, which is why she urged him to spend New Year’s Eve with them.

Murong Yan was aware of his sister-in-law’s concern—her fear that in the future, he might dethrone Murong Li for the sake of Bai Qingyan’s unborn child. By staying today to accompany Kid, she might worry even more, and Kid was concerned for him.