The Rising Phoenix

Bai Xifeng also felt the same. She felt happier staying at the military camp there. Here was so much drama that she did not want to be involved.

Bai Xiang told them that he would meet the emperor the next day to ask the permission to return to the military ground and protect the board. Well, if the emperor did not give him permission, he would leave. The emperor could not stop him anyway.

Bai Xifeng nodded. She would have time to handle things in the Capital City. She also would like to inform her friends about their departure. She also needed to take care of her business. The new launch business about the rune became instantly famous due to her promotion at the banquet.

Since no one could make the rune, she needed to create the rune for their business. In order to make people demand the product, she would need to control the supply. She would ask Yu Nianzu to sell 5 runes per day. She already had a stock of 1800 runes in her storage. It would be enough for one year.

So, at the morning meeting, after the official issue about the country had already finished, Bai Xiang made a request to the emperor to return to the military ground. The emperor and other ministers were surprised to hear Bai Xiang's request.

The emperor asked why there was a sudden request. Bai Xiang told the emperor. It was not a sudden request. He had been thinking for a while. He was a General. He should be at the border to defend the country. Not to live comfortably in this city. His soldiers were still waiting at the border.

Hearing this, the emperor seemed to be thinking about something. Then, he stated something unexpected.

"So, you will leave your daughter alone here. Don't worry. She will be in great care here." The emperor stated.

In his mind, if Bai Xiang was not here, Bai Xifeng would be easily influenced. He would be able to convince Bai Xifeng to break off the engagement with the third prince and, of course, get back with the crown prince. If Bai Xiang and Bai Xifeng knew about what the emperor thought, they would roll their eyes.

"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? My daughter is going with me too." Bai Xiang stated.

"What? Why?" The emperor blurted it out. Then, he coughed, clearing his throat. "It would be dangerous for a girl like her to live on the military ground with men. It would be much better if she just stayed here." He corrected his wording.

Bai Xiang chuckled. 'Safe? Here?' He did not think so. He also believed the Capital City was much safer for his daughter. At the end, his daughter had been bullied here. He thought it was just a rumour, did not think it was the truth until his daughter came to the military camp herself, speaking about the treatment that she had to endure for the past few years. He would never leave his daughter here again. Not to mention, even his daughter did not want to stay in the Capital City.

"My daughter told me that she wants to follow me. She wants to gain some experience. It would be bad for her growth if she stays in a safe environment." Bai Xiang stated.

"If she wants to gain experience, she can try to enrol in Tianlong School." The emperor stated.

If Bai Xifeng enrolled on Tianlong School, the crown prince would be there. His son would coax Bai Xifeng into submission.

The emperor still thought that Bai Xifeng was just angry because the crown prince had got together with Bai Chunhua during their engagement period. So, if the crown prince played his card right, Bai Xifeng would forgive the crown prince and get back together again.

"No need. My daughter is busy practicing her pharmacy skill. I also don't want to leave her alone here." Bai Xiang said.

"That..." The emperor wanted to talk again but Bai Xiang spoke again.

"Your Majesty, tell me why do you want me to leave my daughter here?" Bai Xiang looked straight up to the emperor.

"General Bai, you can not speak like that with that." Prime Minister Miao interrupted.

Bai Xiang smiled before lowering his eyes.

"I am apologizing to Your Majesty for speaking rudely. But I am telling you that our family is leaving to Xianying City and that is final." Bai Xiang cupped his hands before returning to his position.

The emperor's expression was not good. He was angry because Bai Xiang openly went against him in front of everyone. It really hurt his pride.

Bai Xiang did not care about the emperor. People might afraid to go against the emperor since they was not strong enough but he was different. If the emperor pissed him off, he just could destroy his country. That was why the emperor did not dare to force him to do anything now.

...

Hou Meili came to visit again. Bai Xifeng was happy to see Hou Meili again. They began to talk about poison again. They learned from each other.

Bai Xifeng taught Hou Meili about the modern poison while Hou Meili told her more about the ancient poison.

After hours of talking, they felt refreshed. Bai Xifeng informed Hou Meili that she would be leaving for Xianying City, following her father and and brother to stay to the military camp.

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