Bai Qingqi had just asked Physician Hong. Although Bai Qingyu’s condition looked dangerous now, fortunately, Physician Hong was still very confident, so she said, “Don’t worry, with Physician Hong here, nothing will happen…”

Only after hearing that Bai Qingyu would be fine did Bai Jinzhi breathe a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to go in and take a look, Bai Qingqi grabbed her arm and looked at her neck.

Seeing that Bai Jinzhi’s neck was still wrapped with bloodied fine cotton cloth, Bai Jinxiu’s heart jumped to her throat. Without waiting for Bai Qingqi to speak, she asked: “What happened to you?”

Remembering the wound on her neck, Bai Jinzhi touched it with her hand and said: “It’s nothing, just got bitten by an arrow. The wound isn’t deep! Later, I caught that archer. I think this person can be brought back to the capital… to teach archery to our little niece and nephew!”

If Lu Yuanpeng hadn’t been quick-eyed and pulled Bai Jinzhi back then, Bai Jinzhi might have been shot through the throat.

A shot through the throat – that was completely the eldest sister’s archery technique. Bai Jinzhi immediately became interested and rushed up the city wall regardless of everything, getting ahead of her brothers to save this archer, ordering them to keep him alive. She wanted to bring him back to the capital…

Originally, after destroying Western Liang, it should have been time to celebrate, but the Great Zhou army was extremely worried because their Fifth Young Master Bai, who had ventured into Yunjing City, had a persistent high fever.

Shen Kunyang and the others also hurried over. Seeing Bai Qingqi and hearing from him that Bai Qingyu would be fine, they finally felt at ease.

Bai Qingqi told Shen Kunyang and the others to go rest quickly, but how could Shen Kunyang and the others possibly sleep?

The humiliation that had weighed on their hearts for three years – today… with Western Liang’s destruction, it was finally cleansed. Today they had finally avenged their commander, deputy commander… the Bai family generals, and their fallen Bai family army brothers.

“This subordinate heard that Third Young Master had someone prepare incense and candles?” Shen Kunyang gripped the blood-stained sword at his waist and asked Bai Qingqi in a low voice.

Bai Qingqi, still in his armor, nodded: “Having taken Yunjing and destroyed Western Liang, we must tell grandfather, uncle, father, and… the Bai family army brothers!”

Wei Zhaonian’s throat moved as he responded: “This subordinate will go with Third Young Master!”

“This subordinate will also go!” Shen Kunyang declared loudly.

“This old Cheng will go too!” Cheng Yuanzhi quickly added, “It’s just that General Gu didn’t come this time. If General Gu were here, he’d be so happy he could jump!”

Shen Kunyang thought of Bai Qingyu, who still had a high fever, and asked quietly: “Third Young Master, should we wait for Fifth Young Master to wake up and go together?”

The fifth Young Master was the deputy commander’s son. In Shen Kunyang’s private thoughts, commemorating the destruction of Western Liang and paying respects to the Bai family army’s commander, deputy commander, various generals, and Bai family army brothers, this matter couldn’t be without Bai Qingyu. Moreover, Bai Qingyan was the first to attack. Without Bai Qingyu risking his life by placing himself in danger, who knows how many Great Zhou soldiers would have died taking Yunjing?

The same was true for the Rongdi. If not for Bai Qingyu, how could they have been subdued so easily?

Bai Qingqi slowly spoke: “Let Fifth Brother rest well!”

Bai Qingqi remembered A’Yu calling out their brothers’ names in pain on the window, remembered when A’Yu called out “Third Brother”… his heart felt like it was being stirred back and forth by a knife.

If he had gone faster during the Nan Jiang battle back then! A’Yu wouldn’t have suffered like that!

Thinking of this, Bai Qingqi felt a wave of irritated self-blame and regret: “Generals, please go rest!”

After speaking, Bai Qingqi turned and went back into the great hall.

Seeing Bai Qingqi, who usually never showed his emotions, momentarily lose composure, Shen Kunyang couldn’t help but worry about Bai Qingyu.

“Is there something wrong with Fifth Young Master? Why is Third Young Master…”

Cheng Yuanzhi, who always spoke without thinking, blurted out Shen Kunyang’s concerns.

“What nonsense are you talking about? The commander, deputy commander, and all the Bai family generals’ heroic spirits are protecting Fifth Young Master from heaven!” Wei Zhaonian frowned and scolded Cheng Yuanzhi.

“Bah bah bah! I can’t spit out ivory from my dog’s mouth! Talking nonsense all day long!” Cheng Yuanzhi regretfully slapped his mouth twice, then tightly gripped the sword at his waist: “Fifth Young Master will be safe!”

“Ah!” Cheng Yuanzhi suddenly exclaimed and turned to look at General Shen Kunyang, “I just forgot to ask Third Young Master – does Yunjing now belong to our Great Zhou or Yan?”

“Yan’s Ninth Prince withdrew from the imperial palace to reside at Yun Mansion, letting Fifth Young Master and the Great Zhou army take over the imperial palace. This attitude is already very clear!” Shen Kunyang said, “Alright, let’s not all gather here. Let’s go back!”

Just as the three were about to leave, they saw Grand Eunuch Wei Zhong from beside Bai Qingyan being led in by guards…

Shen Kunyang tightened his grip on his sword, remembering that Bai Qingyan had rushed to Western Liang right after giving birth, thinking Bai Qingyan had arrived. He quickly went to meet him: “Eunuch Wei!”

Wei Zhong saw Generals Shen Kunyang, Wei Zhaonian, and Cheng Yuanzhi and quickly cupped his hands: “This old servant greets the three generals!”

Before Wei Zhong could speak, the big-bodied Cheng Yuanzhi immediately squeezed over, making Shen Kunyang stumble. He hurriedly asked: “Has Little Commander Bai arrived?! Eunuch Wei, you’re always by Little Commander Bai’s side – why don’t you know how to advise her? Little Commander Bai’s premature birth was already very dangerous – why didn’t you stop her?”

Shen Kunyang: “…”

“His Majesty hasn’t reached Yunjing yet. General Cheng, rest assured – His Majesty has already stopped midway and is peacefully observing her confinement.” Wei Zhong still spoke in his unhurried manner, “I haven’t yet congratulated you gentlemen on the joy of pacifying Yunjing.”

“How is Little Commander Bai?” Cheng Yuanzhi asked, “Are the little prince and princess well?”

Wei Zhong knew Cheng Yuanzhi’s personality had always been like this and said with a smile: “General Cheng, rest assured – His Majesty, the little prince, and little princess are all well. If His Majesty learns that you generals have pacified Yunjing, she will be very happy! This old servant came this time to deliver letters from His Majesty to the young masters and young ladies. I dare not delay – I’ll chat with the three generals another day.”

Cheng Yuanzhi originally wanted to ask more but was pulled back by Wei Zhaonian, who stepped aside to make room on the great hall steps: “Please, Eunuch Wei…”

Wei Zhong smiled and nodded to the three generals, then followed the guards who had brought him into Yunjing’s imperial palace toward the great hall.

This time, Wei Zhong came to deliver letters from Bai Qingyan to the Bai family’s young masters and young ladies, as well as to Xiao Rongyan.

When Bai Jinxiu heard that her eldest sister had sent Wei Zhong to deliver letters, she immediately went out to meet him: “Eunuch Wei…”

Wei Zhong didn’t delay and drew out the letter he had kept hidden in his sleeve, respectfully holding it above his head and presenting it to Bai Jinxiu: “Second Miss, this is a personal letter. His Majesty ordered this old servant to deliver day and night! Please have the young masters and young ladies read it personally.”

Hearing this, Bai Qingqi came out from the inner room.

Wei Zhong quickly bowed, but Bai Qingqi waved his hand to indicate Wei Zhong didn’t need to be overly polite. He stood behind Bai Jinxiu, watching as she opened the letter, the two reading it together.