Capítulo 1146: Chapter 1140: Xiliang Must Be Destroyed Seeing the Eldest Young Lady and the upright Bai Qingyu standing at the entrance of the tent, Bai Jinxiu jumped off even before her horse came to a halt. Her throat choked with emotion, she clearly wanted to call out A Yu, but instead she burst into tears, unable to utter a single word. She stared at Bai Qingyu… her steps quickened as she ran towards Bai Qingyu and Bai Qingyan. Bai Qingyan noticed Bai Jinxiu’s tearful face and smiled, saying to A Yu, “Go meet your second sister!” Bai Qingyu responded and walked towards Bai Jinxiu. When the siblings met face to face, Bai Jinxiu tightly grasped Bai Qingyu’s arm. Looking at her brother who had grown taller since he went to battle, she raised her hand to touch Bai Qingyu’s cold half-mask, her nostrils flaring. Tears flowed like broken pearls as she asked softly, “Does it still hurt?” Bai Qingyu held onto Bai Jinxiu’s hand, his eyes red and moist, and shook his head, “It doesn’t hurt anymore, Second Sister…” Hearing Bai Qingyu’s voice made Bai Jinxiu’s heart ache even more; she couldn’t comprehend how much A Yu had suffered. “These years… living among the Rong must have felt like walking on thin ice!” Bai Jinxiu looked at her brother who should have been the most esteemed noble in Dadu City. He was supposed to grow up with the family’s care and attention but ended up on the battlefield because of their grandfather’s unwavering loyalty to the Bai family. Originally, their A Yu was such a charming young noble, with countless maidens in Dadu City enamored with him. Every son of the Bai family was a hero, yet… they had to end up in such circumstances. “Second Sister, A Yu is alive because countless Bai family soldiers sacrificed their lives. It’s their sacrifice that gave A Yu a slim chance to survive. Compared to them… no hardship A Yu endured is truly harsh!” Bai Jinxiu nodded, holding Bai Qingyu’s hand tightly, “It’s good you’re back! It’s good you’re back!” During the Eldest Young Lady’s coronation in Dadu City, Bai Jinxiu had no knowledge of A Yu’s identity. It wasn’t until the Eldest Young Lady intended to reclaim the Rong and sent word that she realized A Yu had returned during the coronation, as though he bore witness to her proclamation to the world. Not only that… A Yu also helped Zhou conquer the Rong, making the path to unifying the land smoother. Bai Jinxiu clung to Bai Qingyu’s hand, refusing to let go, until she reached Bai Qingyan. Only then did she smile through tears and salute Bai Qingyan, “Eldest Young Lady!” Ji Langhua, who had accompanied Bai Jinxiu from Hancheng, also stepped out of the carriage. Seeing Bai Qingyan overwhelmed with tears, she ran towards Bai Qingyan, stumbling in her short run, and knelt in salute, “Honored Lady!” Witnessing Bai Qingyan descending the steps from the tent with her dress hem in hand, Shen Qingzhu hurried to support Bai Qingyan, fearing she might slip on the snowy ground. She smiled as she helped Ji Langhua up, noticing snow had dirtied Ji Langhua’s veil, “Stand up! Stand up! We’re among friends, there’s no need for such formalities! Let Qingzhu take you to settle in first…” “Yes, Honored Lady!” Ji Langhua replied with reddened eyes. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ NoveI-Fire.ɴet As Shen Qingzhu escorted Ji Langhua away, Bai Qingyan grasped Bai Jinxiu’s hand again, saying, “Let’s speak inside the tent. It’s too cold outside…” Bai Jinxiu nodded with a smile, entering the main tent with her Eldest Young Lady and fifth brother. After the three siblings roughly discussed the matter concerning Tianfeng Kingdom, Bai Jinxiu brought up Hancheng with Bai Qingyan, “Qin Lang has gotten the hang of it now. With the cooperation of Lu Yuanqing and Chen Zhaolu, the new policies have thrilled the people. The aristocratic families also dare not act recklessly for fear of General Zhao’s military power. But I told Qin Lang to use gentler strategies and a mix of kindness and authority… those great families dare not overstep too much! This time, I had General Zhao remain in Pingyang City temporarily to be ready for assistance anytime.” Bai Qingyan nodded, “What about Brother Wang?” “I sent Brother Wang back to Dadu City while on the way here. First, I feared Qin Lang would be too busy to look after Brother Wang. Second, Mother misses him! I figured Aunt and a few of my aunts alongside Mother won’t feel lonely with Brother Wang and Xiao Ba accompanying them!” Bai Jinxiu said, her face displaying warmth while talking about Brother Wang. Yet, when she thought about not witnessing Yun Poxing’s death, Bai Jinxiu felt regret, “It’s a pity… I couldn’t reach them in time to kill Yun Poxing alongside Eldest Young Lady and A Yu.” “Yun Poxing died by General Cheng’s blade, avenging Grandfather and the younger siblings… but this is just the beginning. Years ago, Xiliang allied with Nanyan to provoke and colluded with traitors within the court, causing countless Bai family soldiers to perish. This vendetta… is only settled once Xiliang is annihilated!” Even though Yun Poxing is dead, Bai Qingyan still gritted her teeth in hatred when mentioning the battle in the southern borders that year. She gazed at Bai Jinxiu and said, “The end of February marks the spring examination. So… after taking Yecheng Pass, I’ll hurry back to Dadu City. Although I cannot fight alongside you after, Third Sister also has more important tasks to attend to, but… not a single Bai family member will be missing in the war to annihilate Xiliang!” “Eldest Young Lady has already slain Yun Poxing. After Yecheng Pass falls, leave the rest to us!” Bai Jinxiu said, filled with a fighting spirit, “During Yun Poxing’s time, perhaps Xiliang could slightly delay us. But without Yun Poxing, as soon as we breach Yecheng Pass and take Ye Shouguan, Xiliang cannot withstand our Zhou cavalry!” “First, Xiliang had internal strife, then Tianfeng Kingdom intervenes, crowning Li Tianfu and deposing Li Tianjiao. Both Xiliang citizens and soldiers are lost and fearful. It’s the best time to strike! Li Tianfu is already in Zhou’s hands. We’ll recognize Li Tianfu as the Emperor of Xiliang once Yecheng Pass is taken. Within three months, Xiliang must be destroyed! Then grant Li Tianfu a title of king, and he’ll remain in Dadu City permanently.” Bai Jinxiu stood straight, clasping her fists in salute, “Rest assured, Eldest Young Lady, after taking Yecheng Pass, within three months, Xiliang will be vanquished!” That night, Bai Qingyan set out lightly, heading to Yecheng Pass to join Bai Qingqi, Bai Qingyun, Bai Jinzhao, Bai Jinhua, and Bai Jinse. Bai Qingyan left Shen Liangyu behind to lead the Huying Army and cooperate with Bai Qingyu, planning to join forces after driving away Tianfeng Kingdom. Previously, when Bai Jinzhi left with the Shuoyang Army, she left fifteen squads, intending to use them for siege warfare. Bai Qingyu and Bai Jinxiu personally saw Bai Qingyan off. When Bai Qingyan got into the carriage, Bai Qingyu finally spoke to Bai Jinxiu, “Second Sister, we’ll break camp tonight. We must hurry to Liuxiang Mountain! Yan has already taken Fangzhong City. Once Tianfeng Kingdom decides to withdraw from Xiliang upon hearing the news, they’ll surely accelerate their retreat. To be cautious, we should speed up!”