Xiao Rongyan had already arrived at Kuntian City, which was very close to Dadu City. By the time the guard brought the message, Xiao Rongyan had likely taken Dadu City.
Bai Qingyan finished reading the letter and used the torch in Shen Liangyu's hand to set the letter on fire.
Watching the flames consume the paper, she said to Yue Shi, "You can take this fine horse back. The Jin Kingdom and Xiliang have already signed a peace agreement, so I won't need such a fine horse when I return to the Jin Kingdom."
Yue Shi was taken aback and looked up at the steadfast and calm woman on horseback. Seeing Bai Qingyan's serene demeanor, he realized she was serious and not just being polite.
In her past life, Xiao Rongyan had once shown her a kindness. Although she eventually couldn't escape Dadu City, she never forgot the jade cicada Xiao Rongyan gave her that time, which was intended to help her escape.