Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 634 - 631: Extraordinary Dignity_1

Chapter 634: Chapter 631: Extraordinary Dignity_1

Bai Qingyan’s gaze turned towards the direction of the palace where the sounds of killing echoed loudly, but she remained silent.

The general guarding the city was furious yet dared not speak, tightly clenching his fists as he stood beside Bai Qingyan.

The direction of the palace in Dadu City was unprecedentedly lively, with sounds of killing, screams, the clashing of gold and iron, and the thundering booms of doors being rammed, all mixed together.

This usually bustling Dadu City had suddenly fallen silent, except for the Wude Gate of the palace, with silence all around and not a bird or insect in sight.

Half an hour later, the sounds of killing from the direction of the palace suddenly intensified. The city-guarding general could no longer contain himself, kneeling before Bai Qingyan: "Princess Zhenghuo, if we delay any longer, His Majesty and His Highness will be in grave danger!"

The Bai family’s guard, hidden in front of the Wude Gate, hurriedly rode back to the East Gate to report: "Eldest Lady, King Xian and King Liang have led troops under the pretense of saving His Majesty and the Crown Prince from a rebellion orchestrated by King Xin."

What a grand and dignified excuse.

I only hope that Master Tan and Old Fang, who are beside the Crown Prince, understand... if King Xian had no rebellious intentions, why would he bring troops into the palace to save the emperor? The Patrol Camp should be cautious and not truly believe King Xian’s claims of rescue.

"King Xian and King Liang... are here to rescue! That’s wonderful! King Xian has previously been credited with saving the emperor; this time, he will certainly save His Majesty and His Highness!" The city-guarding general was overjoyed, finally freeing Bai Qingyan from sole responsibility for the safety of the Crown Prince and the emperor.

Bai Qingyan turned her head and loudly ordered the Bai family guard: "Go to the Court of Judicial Review and inform Minister Lu that I request all commanders of Anping Camp to come to the East Gate of Dadu City. Fire three flares to summon the soldiers of Anping Camp..."

The city-guarding general looked at Bai Qingyan coldly. Now she was eager to summon the soldiers of Anping Camp, but when he knelt and begged earlier... Bai Qingyan hadn’t been moved. Now that she heard King Xian and King Liang were going to rescue, she was probably afraid of losing credit... and that’s why she was anxious!

Once this matter is settled, he must inform the Crown Prince and have him reward King Xian and King Liang properly. Do not let Bai Qingyan, who only seeks credit for herself and disregards the safety of the Crown Prince and His Majesty, gain any advantage!

Seeing dust clouds rising from the direction of the Anping Camp garrison, Bai Qingyan knew that Fu Ruoxi was leading the soldiers of Anping Camp back.

She turned to see the city-guarding general sneering at her. She could guess his thoughts but didn’t want to argue.

However, the deputy general beside the city-guarding general said: "General, do you really believe that King Xian and King Liang have gone to rescue?"

The city-guarding general was taken aback by Bai Qingyan’s question, suddenly realizing the situation, and hurriedly slapped his forehead, following Bai Qingyan.

He had been so worried that he believed King Xian and King Liang were truly going to rescue! King Xian had hidden the Nandu army in Dadu City in advance... this was not the behavior of someone who would rescue.

"My apologies, Princess of Zhen, it was my petty suspicion!"

Fu Ruoxi led twenty thousand Anping soldiers galloping fast, seeing Bai Qingyan standing alone outside the wide-open main gate of Dadu City.

Fu Ruoxi gripped the reins with one hand, quickly urging her horse towards Bai Qingyan.

The city-guarding general on the tower saw from a distance that the first rider approaching was none other than Fu Ruoxi, who had lost an arm. Terrified, he shouted: "Princess of Zhen! Quickly return to the city! It’s Fu Ruoxi! It’s the traitor Fu Ruoxi!"

The city-guarding general’s nerves were taut as he shouted: "Archers, ready!"

Bai Qingyan raised her hand, signaling the city-guarding general not to panic.

But the city-guarding general’s heart raced, his hand tightly gripping the city wall: "Princess of Zhen!"

Only when he saw Fu Ruoxi dismount before Bai Qingyan, kneeling on one knee with one hand on her knee to salute her, did the city-guarding general’s heartbeat slow somewhat.

Bai Qingyan dismounted and helped Fu Ruoxi up: "General Fu, you have worked hard!"

"Princess of Zhen has saved my Fu family’s entire clan. How could Fu Ruoxi not be grateful? Twenty thousand soldiers of Anping Camp await the orders of Princess of Zhen!"

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It was already the time of Chen, but Dadu City still hadn’t fully brightened. Thick black clouds rolled like dragons in the sky, with strong winds raging, showing signs of a torrential downpour.

Yue Shi, who had been crouching on the ridge of the roof at the main gate of the Duke of Zhen’s mansion, guarded the surroundings like a hawk.

Suddenly, he saw an orderly-paced army approaching the direction of the Princess of Zhen’s mansion. He quietly moved to hide behind the ridge, glanced roughly, and then turned to shout to Xiao Rongyan: "There are about five hundred soldiers heading towards the Princess of Zhen’s mansion!"

Hanging on the high eaves corners of the Princess of Zhen’s mansion, the lambskin lanterns swayed. Xiao Rongyan stood under the veranda with a tall and straight posture, his eyes deep and demeanor calm.

Initially, Xiao Rongyan had suspected that King Xian and King Liang might think of using the Bai family’s women to threaten Bai Qingyan. He didn’t expect they indeed sent people.

Lu Ping remembered Bai Qingyan’s instructions before she left: if anything happened to the Princess of Zhen’s mansion, he must send someone to inform her. He quickly turned and ordered: "Go tell the eldest lady!"

A gust of wind blew through, wailing mournfully with a somber tone.

But before the Bai family guard could leave, Xiao Rongyan’s calm voice called them back: "Stop!"

The Bai family guard halted, turning with Lu Ping to look at the stern-featured Xiao Rongyan.

Xiao Rongyan drew a soft sword from his waist, standing with the sword raised, exuding a menacing aura.

With a determined tone, he declared: "Your eldest lady is facing danger at the forefront, undertaking a great mission. If you want to support her, do not disturb her focus! Guard the Bai family and protect their relatives. Do not become a burden to her!"

Lu Ping, always following Bai Qingyan’s instructions, had never seen anyone with such an imposing presence and extraordinary authority except for their King of Zhen, Duke of Zhen, and the eldest lady.

Soon, the orderly footsteps drew near.

Lu Ping clenched his fists, admitting the truth in Xiao Rongyan’s words. He turned to the Bai family guards, drew his sword, and called out: "We were once soldiers of the Bai family army. Due to severe injuries, the King of Zhen and the Duke of Zhen took pity on us, allowing us to serve as the mansion’s guards! Today... someone seeks to attack our Bai family! Comrades... we must defend the Bai family to the death!"

"Grab the wine bottles and climb the ladders to hide. Remain silent. When those traitors get close, smash those damned dogs with the bottles!" shouted the leader of a small detachment of guards.

Each of the Bai family’s guards grabbed a wine bottle, climbing the ladders leaning against the walls, hiding silently, gritting their teeth, waiting for the rebel army seeking to attack the Bai family. As soon as the traitors entered the alley, they would drench them in strong liquor before firing flaming arrows.

Fortunately, due to the absence of the Bai family’s men and later their period of mourning, the wine cellar was well stocked. Additionally, the tall courtyard walls could hold off attackers for a while.

"Archers, ready!" Lu Ping shouted