Initially, when the plan was adapted to enter Yunjing using strategy, there wasn't enough time for detailed arrangements. Therefore, he decided to act comprehensively, instructing Xiao Rongyan's guard to send word back not to inform the Zhou military camp about his siblings, lest it reveals any flaw that might tip off Cui Shanzhong, costing him his position in Xiliang's grasp.
Third Brother and the others must be terribly worried!
"But... Fifth Young Master, is it really wise to keep you in the palace? It's too dangerous!" Xiao Ruohai was still uneasy.
Bai Qingyu placed himself within the Imperial Palace to ensure when the Bai family's army instigates chaos in Yunjing City, Li Tianjiao would consider retreating, thinking Bai Qingyu is still here. Thus, preventing the Xiliang soldiers from risking their lives in desperation or outright fleeing from Yunjing.
