RIN

Chapter 49

The following day after their victory, Rin was ranked captain for the Guando's military army.

As she was discussing a few matters with a group of soldiers, Rin was informed by Xu Mujin that she received a letter from the Bai residence.

Collectedly, Rin accepted the letter and retreats to her room in the governor's residence.

Sitting down on the rosewood table, Rin opens the red envelope.

Once seeing the familiar handwriting written on the paper, the girl's previous impassive eyes soften, an unconscious smile forming at the corner of her lips.

[Dear Bai Lan,

I've heard of your victory from my men. I have to say, you didn't let down this old man. Not that I ever doubted you in the first place. You've done well child.

Considering the situation with the Emperor, I've annulled your engagement with the Crown Prince under the Bai family military name. Consider this my gift to you for your victory.

Your uncle and I are both waiting patiently for you and will welcome you back with open arms once you return.

Remember to follow my orders, or you'll suffer a beating when you return!

Bai Han.]

Completing the letter, Rin's eyes become warmer her smile softening even further.

"En, I promise I'll return," Rin whispered gently.

For the next ten minutes, Rin rereads the letter in her palm, her chin propped up against her delicate cheek. All of a sudden, the sound of faint knocking could be heard on her door.

"Enter," Rin continues reading the letter in her hand tenderly.

Following her words, Xu Mujin enters her room with a lowered head. Already knowing who it is, Rin's warm eyes dim as she shifts her gaze towards the young man.

"Governor Tao agreed to meet you, young Master. He informed me to notify you to meet him at the estate's top floor." Xu Mujin reported solemnly.

"En." Rin gently folded the letter on the table before rising from her seat to head out the door.

As Rin and Xu Mujin walked quietly down the hallway, Rin, with her hands behind her back suddenly spoke.

"Don't forget to keep up your surveillance around the area."

"Yes, young Master." Xu Mujin quietly lowered his head.

"Report to me if you see anything suspicious," Rin said gently.

"Yes, young Master."

In the blink of an eye, Xu Mujin's figure disappeared from sight leaving Rin alone in the empty hallway. With an indifferent expression, Rin continues walking toward the top of the estate.

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"You say you want to station the soldiers outside of Guando's walls?"

"Yes." Rin cupped her soft palms respectfully.

"I understand your scheme worked before, however, this seems quite risky." Governor Tao said with a still expression. "The enemy currently has more than fifty-thousand soldiers, while we have thirty-thousand. Even with just a limited amount of their men, we can barely hold of as it is when it comes to attacking."

Releasing an affable smile, Rin stares off at the grand open view of the lively city.

The two were currently at the top of the governor's estate, rested in the center of the city where one could survey the entire view of Guando from above.