Bai Qingyan burned Xiao Rongyan's letter. She roughly guessed that Xiao Rongyan went to Rong to deliver food to the Yan troops stationed there.
After all, winter was approaching soon. Although Beirong might provide food for the Yan soldiers, Xiao Rongyan, being cautious, would certainly make comprehensive preparations to avoid any food shortages for the Yan army.
Watching the blue flames gradually consume the letter, she couldn't help but think of Dengzhou. She wondered if she should visit Dengzhou herself to have a heartfelt conversation with her uncle. With his wisdom, if he knew how corrupt the Imperial Family was and saw signs of the nation's decline, he would surely plan ahead to protect the people of Dengzhou in these chaotic times.
That day, she didn't speak clearly with Dong Changlan because relaying messages through someone else could lead to miscommunication.