Chapter 665: 662 Chapter: Jade Pendant_1 Chapter 665: 662 Chapter: Jade Pendant_1 “Miss, please instruct us on how to deal with Li Mingrui,” Lu Ping frowned. He always felt that Li Mingrui was overly cunning.

She leaned on the tassel pillow and looked at Lu Ping. “There’s no need to worry about it for now. Uncle Ping, you’ve worked hard. You’ve been busy all day. Go and rest first!”

She would send a message to the Princess of Zhen’s residence. Once the princess knew who sent the message and why, she would surely send someone to Yanque Tower to investigate, and naturally, she would find out about Liu Ruofu.

But those were not Li Mingrui’s intentions. Li Mingrui wanted to show her that he had his own ways and methods, and he had capabilities.

Since the Li family had leverage in her hands, then… Li Mingrui was either declaring war or seeking allegiance.

If he was declaring war, it could be done in secret. There was no need to request a meeting.

She thought… allegiance seemed more likely.

In Bai Qingyan’s view, Li Mingrui was smart but too opportunistic. In comparison, Bai Qingyan actually found… Liu Ruofu, who always openly caused her trouble, more trustworthy than Li Mingrui.

In the small kitchen, Chun Tao was holding a fan with embroidered butterflies, fanning the medicine bowl. The medicine was too hot… Bai Qingyan couldn’t drink it yet.

Chun Tao tested the temperature and felt it was about right. She placed the bowl of medicine on a black lacquered tray with gold trim and was about to go to the main room when she saw Lu Ping coming out. Chun Tao smiled and greeted, “Guard Lu…”

Lu Ping’s gaze fell on the medicine bowl Chun Tao was carrying. “Thank you, Miss Chun Tao.”

Chun Tao stepped aside, watching Lu Ping leave Qinghui Courtyard. She then lifted the curtain and entered the room, handing the medicine to Bai Qingyan. “Doctor Hong said that this blood-tonifying medicine should be taken before sleep and that Miss may need to continue taking it. It’s a bit troublesome. When we return to Shuoyang, Doctor Hong plans to teach Xiao Yingshuang how to make medicinal pills so that Miss can take the pills in the future, making it more convenient.”

Bai Qingyan had long been accustomed to drinking medicine. She picked up the bowl and drank it all. Chun Tao quickly handed her mouth rinse water. After Bai Qingyan rinsed her mouth and wiped her lips with a cloth, Chun Tao offered her some candied fruit to change the taste in her mouth.

“Is Yingshuang adapting well these days with Doctor Hong?” Bai Qingyan asked Chun Tao.

“Miss, don’t worry. Yingshuang has learned a lot from Doctor Hong. Doctor Hong said Yingshuang is smart and learns quickly. A few times, she received delicious treats from Doctor Hong to bring to Miss, but we stopped her and didn’t tell her about your injury, fearing the little girl would worry.”

Yingshuang, perhaps having experienced hunger during childhood, cherished food greatly. Her loyalty to Bai Qingyan was evident in her longing to bring good food to Miss.

Despite being full of childish innocence, the little girl had a loyal and brave nature.

“The little girl has been eating and sleeping well these days. She’s looking plumper and much more adorable!” Chun Tao, carrying the black lacquered tray with gold trim, smiled as she thought of Yingshuang’s chubby cheeks.

Bai Qingyan thought of how both Yingshuang and her little sister loved sweet treats and told Chun Tao, “The hawthorn candied with honey from the kitchen tastes good. Tomorrow, bring a plate to Xiao Yingshuang. If she likes it… we will bring the cook who makes this candied hawthorn with us when we return to Shuoyang.”

“Alright!” Chun Tao replied with a smile. “I’ll go first thing tomorrow and also bring a box of pine nut candy for the little girl.”

“Don’t bring too much at once, or she’ll ruin her teeth. Wrap a little… and give her more when she finishes.”

Bai Qingyan had just finished speaking when a report came from outside, announcing Lu Ping’s return.

She pressed her hand against her body, adjusting her posture to lean on the pillow, her expression solemn, and asked Chun Tao to invite Lu Ping in.

Soon, Lu Ping hurriedly entered the main room, knelt on one knee, and with trembling hands, held up a Jade Pendant, his eyes red. “Miss!”

Bai Qingyan, seeing the Jade Pendant, sat up in shock, pulling at her wound. The pain in her chest felt as if it was being torn.

“Miss…” Lu Ping’s voice trembled. “This is Fourth Master’s!”

Seeing Bai Qingyan lifting the blanket, Chun Tao quickly went forward to support her.

She gritted her teeth, blood rushing to her head. She grabbed the Jade Pendant and examined it carefully under the light, a wave of mixed emotions welling up in her eyes, making her dizzy. “Where did this come from?!”

Could Fourth Uncle… still be alive?!

Could Fourth Uncle have heard that she was severely injured and near death, so he returned?!

Thoughts raced through her mind, countless emotions clashing in her chest, making her eyes fill with tears. Her voice grew more urgent with each question. “Where did this come from?! Where exactly?!”

“Miss!” Lu Ping, disregarding decorum, hurriedly supported the swaying Bai Qingyan. “Miss, this was sent by a prison guard! He said it was from Wang Jianghai, a defeated general from Nandu, who sent it to the Princess of Zhen’s residence. Originally, he didn’t want to deliver it, but Wang Jianghai said… this belonged to Fourth Master of the Bai family. So, the prison guard made the trip for Wang Jianghai.”

Bai Qingyan tightened her grip on the Jade Pendant, tears welling up in her eyes. She gritted her teeth and asked, “What message did he send?”

Lu Ping looked at Bai Qingyan solemnly. “Wang Jianghai said he wants to meet Miss!”

“Prepare the carriage!” Bai Qingyan didn’t hesitate for a moment.

“Miss!” Chun Tao exclaimed. “Miss, how can you travel in this condition?!”

Bai Qingyan clutched the Jade Pendant tightly. Wang Jianghai had sent the pendant, asking to see her… so she had to go. Since he had Fourth Master’s Jade Pendant, he must have news about Fourth Master.

Grandfather had five sons and one daughter, each with such a Jade Pendant, never leaving their side.

For example, Second Uncle’s Jade Pendant was given to Bai Qingxuan and his mother, as a promise from Second Uncle.

Since Wang Jianghai had Fourth Uncle’s Jade Pendant, whether it was a promise Fourth Uncle once made to Wang Jianghai or if he had news about Fourth Uncle, Bai Qingyan had to go.

She steadied her mind, took a deep look at the Jade Pendant, and then looked up, her eyes calm and deep. She instructed methodically, “Uncle Ping, you accompany me. Chun Tao, after Uncle Ping and I leave, you go tell Little Four. One incense time later, head to the Crown Prince’s residence… and meet the Crown Prince. Tell him that Wang Jianghai sent the Jade Pendant of Fourth Master to the Bai Mansion, wanting to see me. Little Four couldn’t stop me. Disregarding my health, I forced my way to the prison to see Wang Jianghai. She had no choice but to inform the Crown Prince!”

Although the matter was sudden, Bai Qingyan could use this to show the Crown Prince… that Bai Jinzhi, who could be seen through at a glance, was loyal to him. In the future, when Bai Jinzhi went to Anping Camp, the Crown Prince would take extra care.

Moreover, informing the Crown Prince about this matter was better than letting him uncover it later and suspecting her.

“Prepare clothes…” Bai Qingyan, holding her chest wound, said. “Uncle Ping, go prepare the carriage!”

Lu Ping answered promptly and quickly walked out of Qinghui Courtyard’s main gate.

Chun Tao knew that once her master made a decision, not even ten bulls could change it, let alone when it concerned Fifth Master. She could only turn around to fetch clothes for Bai Qingyan.