Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 624 - 621 - : Killing Two Birds with One Stone_1

Chapter 624: 621 Chapter: Killing Two Birds with One Stone_1

"Master Tan must be completely kept in the dark by the Crown Prince. After all... the Crown Prince is the heir to the throne! When the Monarch has an incident... who else could we rely on but the Crown Prince!" Zhong Shaozhong said.

Zhong Shaozhong’s remarks seemed less aggressive in maligning everyone around the Crown Prince. However, this made others believe him even more, nodding their heads in agreement.

"Originally, I planned to act during King Liang’s wedding. But now it seems impossible! Everyone... there’s no day like today. Let’s break into the palace today and save His Majesty and the Empress!" Zhong Shaozhong made up his mind, his eyes filled with determination.

Someone walked to the window, gently pushed it open, and glanced downstairs. Seeing the Patrol Camp fully surrounding the brothel, he said, "But right now, the Patrol Camp has surrounded the brothel. How can our small number of people break out?!"

"General Bi Heng..." Zhong Shaozhong looked at his old subordinate and said, "After we go downstairs, find a way to leave the brothel, bring the imperial guard to the Court of Judicial Review... force Lu Jin to either release the people or explain why they are detained!"

"Yes! Rest assured, my lord!" Bi Heng clasped his hands and affirmed.

"The safety of His Majesty and the Empress depends entirely on General Bi Heng!" Zhong Shaozhong firmly grasped Bi Heng’s hand.

In no time, Zhong Shaozhong and his group were fully dressed and came out from the front door of the brothel.

As promised, Fan Yuhuai had arranged for some carriages. Although simple, it was better than nothing.

Zhong Shaozhong smiled at Fan Yuhuai and got into separate carriages with the imperial guards.

Fan Yuhuai mounted his horse in one leap, shouted, "Let’s go!"

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Bai Qingyan had just dozed off when she heard faint footsteps outside the window. She opened her eyes, quickly put on an outer robe, and got up.

The night watch Chun Tao was startled awake, stood up, and was about to take the lamp at the end of the bed to call her. But Bai Qingyan made a silent gesture.

"Mistress!"

Hearing her voice, Bai Qingyan signaled Chun Tao to hand her the lamp, slightly pushing open the window.

The yellowish candlelight in her hand outlined her delicate jawline, the light reflecting in her deep, dark eyes, showing no warmth.

The Hidden Guard knelt on one knee beneath the window, head lowered. "Mistress, Zhong Shaozhong and his group were taken to the Court of Judicial Review by Fan Yuhuai, the leader of the Patrol Camp. But after Fan Yuhuai left, I personally saw someone exiting Zhong Shaozhong’s private room, escaping across the eaves. I also saw the Crown Prince’s men noticing this. Strangely enough... although the Crown Prince knew some people were missing after the Patrol Camp took them, he said nothing and returned to his manor."

"Alright, I understand. You may retreat now!" Bai Qingyan responded.

After the Hidden Guard left, Bai Qingyan closed the window.

Chun Tao took small steps forward. "Young miss, has something major happened again?"

A fish slipped through the net, yet the Crown Prince did not react. It seemed... the Crown Prince wanted the rebellion plot against King Xin to be solidified, leaving King Xin no way out.

Therefore, conflict between the Crown Prince and King Xin was inevitable. This might lead to a clash between the Patrol Camp and the imperial guard first, with King Liang making an appearance later.

Bai Qingyan wrapped her robe tighter around her shoulders and said to Chun Tao, "Sleep now!"

It was not yet Bai Qingyan’s turn to act. She needed to conserve her strength... in case King Liang sent someone to assassinate her.

The next day, before dawn, the imperial guard surrounded the Court of Judicial Review, demanding an explanation for the unjust detention of several imperial guard commanders and demanding their immediate release.

The Patrol Camp arrived, confronting the imperial guard.

The citizens of Dadu City had never seen such a spectacle. A couple selling breakfast saw the military causing trouble and decided not to set up their stall. They quickly packed up and left with their cart.

Other vendors, seeing this couple who never missed a day, felt uneasy. Some also hurriedly packed up and went home.

The head of the Imperial Guards hurried to the Court of Judicial Review, ordering the imperial guard not to cause trouble and to return to camp. But the imperial guard refused to retreat. They demanded either the release of their commanders or an explanation for their detention.

Bi Heng shouted loudly, "How is it that visiting a brothel justifies the detention of several imperial guard commanders at the Court of Judicial Review? Is our imperial guard a soft persimmon that anyone can squeeze?! In short... unless we get an explanation today, we won’t leave even if we are punished!"

"Exactly! Exactly!"

"We demand an explanation!"

"Release our commanders!"

The imperial guard clamored outside the Court of Judicial Review.

Inside, Lu Jin was restless. The Crown Prince and Master Tan had already left. Lu Jin had sent people to consult on how to handle Zhong Shaozhong and his group.

The prison at the Court of Judicial Review was on fire, and several imperial guard commanders were detained in the government office.

Master Tan’s idea was to gather those planning to cause trouble. Once His Majesty woke up, everything would be resolved. However, he never anticipated that the imperial guard would cause a commotion.

Lu Jin tapped his fingers on the desk, calling someone to give orders, "Prepare breakfast and send it to the imperial guard commanders. Then, invite Master Zhong here, saying I need to question him as per protocol. After confirming that the commanders are fine, we can report to the Crown Prince and send them back to their residence."

"Yes!"

After the person left, Lu Jin prepared to question Zhong Shaozhong.

Outside, the shouting from the imperial guard grew louder. Bi Heng shouted, "Why did the Crown Prince have the imperial guard commanders detained? Is it because he’s guilty? Knowing the Empress is pregnant with an heir and fearing that the Crown Prince’s position is threatened after King Xin returned to Dadu, he openly went to Dengzhou... but secretly arranged for His Majesty to fall off his horse, framing the Empress and King Xin. Kill two birds with one stone!"

"Bi Heng! Have you lost your mind!" reprimanded the head of the Imperial Guards sternly.

"Whether I’ve lost my mind, all the soldiers present know! His Majesty is not in seclusion praying for the country. He fell off his horse! There were already rumors in Dadu! It’s all the Crown Prince’s conspiracy! If you don’t believe me, let Lu Jin release Master Zhong, and you’ll know everything!" Bi Heng, gripping his sword hilt, shouted so intensely that his face turned red. "They dare not release Master Zhong because they fear he will reveal the truth! Otherwise, why detain so many imperial guard commanders at the Court of Judicial Review? It’s because those commanders know the truth. They fear those commanders will enter the palace and save His Majesty!"

The soldiers of the imperial guard looked at each other, astonished at this hidden story.

"You’re talking nonsense! Shut up!" the head of the Imperial Guards shouted.

Inside the Court of Judicial Review, Zhong Shaozhong was invited to Ming Hall. He was thrilled, knowing this was the moment he had been waiting for, Bi Heng bringing the imperial guard.

Just as Zhong Shaozhong was about to step over the threshold, he suddenly turned and ran towards the exit, shouting, "Bi Heng! Ignore our lives! Quickly request King Xin to bring troops into the palace... save His Majesty! Save the Empress!"

Sitting in Ming Hall, Lu Jin did not expect Zhong Shaozhong to shout outside, startling him to his feet. "Pull Zhong Shaozhong back!"

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