RIN

Chapter 41

"You made certain to pack everything?"

"Yes."

"Did you bring your crossbow in case of an emergency?"

"Yes, grandpa, I packed everything I'll need." Rin sighed gently.

For the past half hour, Bai Han had been interrogating Rin on the supplies she brought on her journey, as well as making sure to have her repeat the conditions he set for her every single minute.

It knowingly took two days by horse to get to the North Borders, therefore, she was certain to properly pack a set of need materials. As well as a few snacks for Ju who would naturally be accompanying her on her travels.

Sigh. If she knew he was going to be so troublesome, she would've tried escaping earlier in the morning without anyone knowing.

However, who would have thought Bai Han would already guess his granddaughter's wicked plans and had maids and guards survey her courtyard - four times the necessary amount than usual.

Currently, dressed in male robe attire and her bamboo hat tied on her graceful neck now resting on her back, Rin's long strands of silken hair neatly tied up into a tight and sturdy bun - two loose strands from each side dangling graciously in front of her dainty white ears.

With a bag on her back along with a double-edged sword, Rin took on the appearance of a young boy heading to fight in battle and was being sent off by his family members.

Bai Han, being the overprotective worrying mother and Uncle Guo...well, being Uncle Guo.

"Here, make sure to deliver this to the guards at the North Borders entrance. It'll grant you access and authority." General Guo's tranquil voice spoke while handing Rin a scroll.

Bobbing her head with a charming smile, Rin takes the scroll from his large hands into her small one.

"Many thanks, Uncle Guo," Rin said smilingly.

"En," The stone man merely grunts in satisfactory reply.

Unknown to the rest of the Northern Empire and Bai military army, Rin, who used her male disguise often, performed the crucial role in strategizing the armies battle moves and techniques.

A considerable majority of the time she'd merely send it in private letters, but soon began heading to the Northern Empire's borders and other provinces to place out orders.

There, she was known by the name Bai Lan.

It all began when she turned the age thirteen when she suddenly took part in her grandfather and uncle's military strategies.

Once they noticed her excellent skill in planning against an enemy and valuable methods and elaborate traps, they gradually began involving Rin in with their numerous victorious battles.

Instantly taking on the identity of a nephew of Bai Han's, she'd often issue out orders towards the soldiers.

Those that were aware of her true identity as the adopted young Miss of the Bai family were merely Bai Han, Uncle Guo, and a few trusted maids and soldiers.

Even many citizens from the outside had heard of Bai Han's 'nephew', Bai Lan. Word spread of his stunning and charming looks that made young misses from established households fall in love.

However, none were lucky enough to get close enough to the attractive young boy.

Bai Han would always sigh as he noticed the swooning young women fawning over his granddaughter disguised as a man.