However, Jiao Ling hesitated on her side. She thought for a moment and said, "Ruozhu, Feng Jiu's internal injuries are very severe and cannot heal quickly. Moreover, the clan has sent people to join us, and there might also be elders from the Disciplinary Hall coming. After all, a few clan members have died previously, and the Disciplinary Hall still needs to investigate. It's not convenient for us to leave at this time."

Bai Ruozhu understood, "Aunt, I feel more at ease with you staying behind, and our family needs someone to hold down the fort."

The matter was settled like this, but Bai Ruozhu hadn't told her parents. She thought it over carefully and simply decided to discuss with Jiao Ling and the others and say that she had received an Imperial Decree to go on a mission to the Barbarian Clan.

Forgive me, Your Majesty, you'll have to take the blame again.

...

In the Imperial Study Room, after saluting, Jiang Yichun said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, I request permission to go to the Barbarian Clan again."

"Oh? Wasn't the matter already settled?" Tang Yin put down the pen he was using to review memorials upon hearing about the Barbarian Clan's issue, previously linked to the Crown Prince who had dealings with King Rui.

"One of my subordinates who was previously lost only escaped from the Barbarian Clan yesterday. He discovered that the Regent King of the Barbarian Clan is trying to use evil techniques to resurrect the demon woman Honglian. Originally, Honglian was with the Sangdian group and even conducted experiments on living people. If she regains power, she could become an ally to King Rui." Jiang Yichun answered.

Tang Yin frowned, "Can a dead person really be resurrected?"

"I don't know, but that demon woman Honglian is very peculiar. She had already become a living corpse before—injured but not bleeding, even if her arm was chopped off, it could grow back. However, she needs to consume the flesh and blood of living people to survive." Jiang Yichun explained.

"Such a person cannot be allowed to wreak havoc again. You should take people and go. Have Mo Beishan assist you." Tang Yin instructed.

Jiang Yichun felt hesitant. He didn't trust Mo Beishan, but seeing the emperor's firm attitude and considering that Mo Beishan could help absorb evil energy on the way, he didn't voice his objections.

When he returned home, he saw Bai Ruozhu negotiating with his mother-in-law.

"No, even if it's difficult to defy the Imperial Decree, you can't take the kids on an adventure." Lin Ping'er showed her disapproval.

"Mom, it's really not dangerous, just going to see my benefactor who is sick and can't move. He saved my life; I can't just see him die without helping, can I?" Bai Ruozhu continued to reassure her mother earnestly.

Lin Ping'er, holding her belly, said with an expression of disapproval, "Even if it's not dangerous, the journey is tiring, isn't it? The two little ones are only two months old and can't even sit. How can they handle the bumps of the journey?"

Bai Ruozhu silently noted that her space was known for its good air, and resting inside was comfortable, with no hint of bumps.

"We have that specially-made horse carriage; it's particularly smooth. Besides, they sleep almost all the time; it's the same no matter where they sleep." Bai Ruozhu deliberately put on a pitiful face, "Don't tell me you want me to be separated from them? I can't bear that."

Little Dengdeng excitedly chimed in from the side, "I'm grown up. I can go out with Mom and Dad to play. Dad promised to take me to see the country's beautiful scenery."

Lin Ping'er glared at him. This grandson was not being cute anymore, just joining the uproar without feeling reluctant to leave Grandma and Grandpa?

Jiang Yichun entered the door, saluted Lin Ping'er and Bai Yihong, and then said, "Mom, we'll take Nanny Zhang with us, which will be good for the kids to go out and see things. I will take care of them."

The son-in-law spoke up; the mother-in-law probably would agree, right?

Who knew Lin Ping'er would suddenly start crying, sobbing as she spoke, "You all just leave for far places at the drop of a hat, and even want to take all the kids with you, taking away my lifelines—how can your father and I be left so lonely?"

"Isn't Little Chenxi still with you?" Bai Ruozhu pulled her neck back; she really didn't want her mom to be sad.

Lin Ping'er continued crying, saying, "I want to hold the granddaughter and grandson together. I don't care, at least leave one with me. You might not even be able to take care of all three properly. How about leaving Bengbeng?"

Bai Ruozhu hesitated, wondering if it was really okay to separate Bengbeng and Tiaotiao.

"I'm feeling pain in my stomach. You're going to drive me to death. No, I'm dizzy..." Lin Ping'er held her stomach with one hand and her head with the other, crying out as she saw Bai Ruozhu hesitate.

Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun exchanged looks; even her mother used this trick—there was no refusing now!

In the end, Bai Ruozhu had to agree to leave Bengbeng behind. She took two children out, while Bengbeng was fed by the family's nurse, who, along with the child, moved into Lin Ping'er's yard first.

After leaving the Main Courtyard, Bai Ruozhu couldn't help but sigh, "Ah, Mother has learned to play dirty."

Jiang Yichun let out a low chuckle. When others played tricks, his wife had her ways to handle them. But when it came to her own mother, his wife could only grit her teeth and endure.

Two days later, Bai Ruozhu and the group left Beiyu City. Muyu was the most excited. In those two days, he spent almost all his savings over the years buying jewelry and silk, saying he needed to bring a dowry to propose to Princess Zhenzhen's father.

Chenfeng was also brought along, as his shoulder needed acupuncture from time to time; since both Bai Ruozhu and Gao Zhou were going to the Barbarian Clan, he would be better off coming along.

However, seeing Muyu's foolish demeanor, Chenfeng didn't tease him as he used to but instead rode silently at the back of the team, seemingly low-spirited and self-conscious.

Bai Ruozhu brought the kids onto the horse carriage; she lifted the curtain and saw this scene, feeling saddened for Chenfeng. Even Muyu had someone to be with; she wondered where Chenfeng's love fate lay.

If his snake-like arm couldn't be cured, would there be a girl who wouldn't fear his snake arm and would sincerely be with him?

Dengdeng remained enthusiastic throughout the journey, looking out the window with everything appearing novel. However, Bai Ruozhu reminded him to help look after his younger brother, and he took his role as a big brother seriously.

The group traveled for two days before Jianqi suddenly brought a person over from the back of the team.

"Master, he mixed in with the team and followed us." Jianqi explained helplessly.

Bai Ruozhu was surprised to see Bai Zebo being brought by Jianqi. Her team was managed strictly, so how did Bai Zebo blend in without any martial skills or disguise?

"Speak honestly." Bai Ruozhu glared at him.

Bai Zebo pressed his lips, refusing to sell out his helpers.

"Then I'll send you back right now. You wouldn't be of help there, and I'd have to deploy people to protect you." Bai Ruozhu said in annoyance.

"Don't, Sister Ruozhu! The Barbarian Tribe has been kind to me; I can't relax and ignore the crisis they face. Please let me follow you! Though I lack martial arts, I can help with chores, errands, and sending messages. I have been diligently practicing light skills lately." Fearing Bai Ruozhu's disbelief, he suddenly used his light skills, running a circle around the horse carriage.

He had indeed made some progress, but merely knowing light skills wouldn't ensure his safety. Bai Ruozhu was really worried about Bai Zebo tagging along.

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