Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1227

Capítulo 1227: Chapter 1221: Imperial Marriage Decree

Wei Zhong poured hot tea for Bai Qingyan, looking at the bustling scene of the night market in Feng County, he said with a smile: “The lives of the people in Feng County can be seen from the street scenes after dark! In impoverished places, at night… everything is pitch black, where would there be stalls? Even if there were stalls, people would have no spare money to visit, wouldn’t they? But now, look at this, it’s bright as day, though not comparable to Dadu City, it’s still lively enough.”

She took the teacup handed by Wei Zhong, holding the lid, her gaze shifting from the storybook to the outside market scene, bustling and noisy, with shouting and laughter rising and falling, filled with the essence of human life.

Bai Qingyan’s attention was drawn to a small wonton stall, where the stove made of mud under the oilcloth shelter burned vigorously, sending waves of heat out the chimney. A young child tugged at their mother, wanting wontons, and reached into the lady’s sleeve to take a coin, only to be reprimanded by the lady pulling on their ear.

This kind of market bustle was something Bai Qingyan quite liked.

The true prosperity of a nation is the prosperity of its common people.

She hoped that all the people could live such peaceful and lively days, for the people… this is the true wealth of the nation, truly calm waters and clear skies.

After having dinner at a restaurant, Wei Zhong intended for Bai Qingyan to stay the night in Feng County, but Bai Qingyan said: “Let’s go, I’ve seen enough to be at ease, let’s go into Tianmen Pass first.”

Following the route back to Dadu City, she should now be at Tianmen Pass. That day, Xiao Rongyan, though still gentle as usual, left like that, carrying such heavy injuries.

She knew Xiao Rongyan must be aware she was concerned about his injuries, afraid Xiao Rongyan would send a message to her… and she wouldn’t be there when it arrived at Tianmen Pass.

If Xiao Rongyan sent a message, she wanted to see it immediately.

The carriage rode out of Feng County, and by the time they reached Tianmen Pass, the gates were already closed. Wei Zhong showed the token, then they were allowed to enter.

But the news of Bai Qingyan’s arrival couldn’t be kept from the General guarding the city, and upon entering, the General invited Bai Qingyan to stay at the residence.

“Your Majesty, rest assured, knowing the day you would arrive, we’ve prepared the residence, cleared and tidy for you to stay, ensuring there’s no disturbance from any outsiders!”

Bai Qingyan waved her hand saying: “Resting at the posthouse will do, no need to trouble the General’s residence.”

Once settled, she asked the Bai family guard she sent ahead to Tianmen Pass: “Any news from the front?”

Considering the days, if Xiao Rongyan had sent a message, it should have arrived already.

“There’s a battle report saying the young master and the lady have taken Luquan City, and are now on the way to Jingrong, reckoning they should have arrived by now!” said the Bai family guard.

Bai Qingyan nodded, and now throughout Xiliang, aside from General Cui Shanzhong, no other commanders could match the Bai family army, let alone having the Shuoyang army, proficient in siege warfare.

She asked again: “Any other news?”

The Bai family guard thought Bai Qingyan was asking about Bai Jinzhi’s news, quickly replied: “Yes, there’s also news from the Fourth Mistress and General Shen saying they have reached Gangdi, but have delayed the attack, waiting for the main forces of Zhou to arrive at Jingrong. Now, the Fourth Mistress and General Shen have split into two groups, one secretly heading north to Yunjing, ready to capture Li Tianjiao if he tries to escape.”

She looked at the Bai family guard, who felt guilty under her gaze, glanced at Wei Zhong.

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