Chapter 787 - 784: Utter Conviction_1
The Crown Prince arranged it this way with the intention of promoting Fan Yuhuai’s son. Zhang Duanning possessed the maturity and steadiness to manage affairs along the route effectively. Fan Yugan was merely tagging along.
In addition, the Crown Prince also ordered someone to bring the Imperial Physician, saying that the Imperial Physician should be dedicated to attending to Bai Qingyan’s health with utmost care, ensuring nothing went wrong. Bai Qingyan was advised to be extra cautious.
At the end of the letter, Bai Jinxiu wrote about the latest war developments between Yan and Wei. Now, Yan had deployed three fierce generals: the Ninth Prince Murong Yan, the Second Prince Murong Ping, and the military general Xie Xun.
Ninth Prince Murong Yan led troops in a deadly defense against Xiliang at Yan’s borders. Second Prince Murong Ping and General Xie Xun divided their forces into two, steadily advancing towards the Wei’s capital, Chang City. At their current marching speed, Yan’s forces could successfully capture Wei’s capital by the end of the year.
Bai Qingyan finished reading the letter and remained silent for a moment. Then, she moved the lampshade, lit the letter, and watched it burn to ashes. Only then did she look up at Zhao Ran: "Go and tell the messenger to inform the Second Miss... to be careful and keep an eye on Fan Yuhuai, but do not alert him. Note down whom Fan Yuhuai is closest to among his old subordinates. Have Fu Ruoxi make a list, and rank them based on their proximity and official positions. At the appropriate time, make slight adjustments to the ranks of those closer to Fan Yuhuai and those more distant. See if Fan Yuhuai’s attitude changes towards them."
Bai Qingyan paused for a moment, then added: "Additionally, have the Second Miss investigate who recommended Fan Yuhuai’s son, Fan Yugan, and Zhang Duanning to escort the grain and supplies."
"Yes!" Zhao Ran responded with a clasped fist, turned around, and went out to relay the orders.
Bai Qingyan had previously given Fan Yuhuai a list to test his loyalty.