Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 652 - 649: Arrow Wound_1

Chapter 652: Chapter 649: Arrow Wound_1

"Your Highness! Do you want to go and see as well?" Quan Yu openly posed the question, but it was actually a hint.

The Crown Prince finally responded, his feet seemed glued to the ground until he moved and nodded: "Hurry and follow! To the Bai Mansion!"

The Crown Prince almost tripped as he stepped over the threshold of the tavern, but thankfully, Quan Yu quickly steadied him: "Be careful, Your Highness!"

"Horse!" The Crown Prince steadied himself and grabbed a bodyguard by the collar, shouting, "Go and convey the order..."

The Crown Prince’s voice suddenly halted. He had originally intended to summon all the Imperial Physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau to treat Bai Qingyan’s wounds, but realized they were all in the Imperial Palace, attending his father the Emperor. The Crown Prince swallowed his remaining words.

Even in the face of death, he wouldn’t dare compete with his father for the Imperial Physicians.

However, Doctor Hong at the Bai Mansion had exceptional medical skills and was Doctor Huang’s senior from the Imperial Medical Bureau. There shouldn’t be any problem.

The Crown Prince grit his teeth, released the bodyguard’s collar, mounted his horse, and shouted, "Send someone immediately to King Xian’s Mansion to arrest Princess of Nandu Liu Ruofu! Kill if there is any resistance! If Liu Ruofu has already escaped, have Jing Zhaoyin find her! Even if it means turning Dadu City upside down! Otherwise, Jing Zhaoyin should prepare his head for meeting me!"

With that, the Crown Prince rode quickly toward the Princess of Zhen.

Perhaps, after facing life and death together and meeting someone who would protect you with their own life, you couldn’t help but trust and have feelings for them.

That was why the Emperor trusted King Xian so much.

After the attempted assassination on this long street and seeing Bai Qingyan’s life hanging by a thread due to so much blood loss, the Crown Prince swore that if Bai Qingyan survived, he would never doubt her again.

Elder Fang had gone through life and death with the Crown Prince. Now...Bai Qingyan had protected him with her life!

The Crown Prince’s mind was full of events that had happened with Bai Qingyan after they went to the southern territory.

Ever since Bai Qingyan became one of his followers, she had always planned and strategized for him. She was extraordinarily intelligent, composed, and invincible in battle...

Such a person, once truly committed, willing to die for him, he didn’t want to lose her unless it was absolutely necessary.

Moreover, people have emotions. No matter what, Bai Qingyan was the Crown Prince’s cousin. They shared blood ties, so he didn’t want her to die.

Xiao Rongyan’s face turned pale. Even though Bai Qingyan’s plan was not exactly reckless this time, it still risked her own safety. How could Xiao Rongyan not be angry and worried?

Although he was mentally prepared, seeing Bai Qingyan getting shot in the chest with an arrow still left Xiao Rongyan overwhelmed with helpless terror.

Originally, Xiao Rongyan believed that his whole life would be dedicated to Yan, with no thought of starting a family.

But...he met Bai Qingyan, a woman with ambitions and a heart just like his. From their initial wariness and testing to admiration and respect, and then emotional turmoil, Xiao Rongyan knew...he would never meet another woman like her in his lifetime.

He had given his whole heart to Bai Qingyan. If anything happened to her...

Xiao Rongyan couldn’t accept any harm coming to Bai Qingyan.

Leaning in Xiao Rongyan’s arms, Bai Qingyan, still semi-conscious, looked up at his tense jawline, her hand gently gripping his clothing: "I’m fine...It was part of the plan. I signaled to have them shoot at my chest..."

Xiao Rongyan held back his anger and worry, his lips tightly pressed together in silence.

Bai Qingyan’s blood was streaming out, burning Xiao Rongyan’s spine with cold shivers.

There is a saying that a person on the verge of death speaks kind words. Bai Qingyan hoped that the Crown Prince would trust her completely and send Bai Jinzhi to Anping Camp. Only by taking this opportunity to speak to the Crown Prince would it be most fitting, including arrangements for Fu Ruoxi.

Yue Shi arrived at the Princess of Zhen’s Mansion ahead of everyone, shouting that Miss Bai had been shot with an arrow, causing a commotion as if a huge wave had hit. The entire mansion was thrown into upheaval.

Lu Ping led the Bai family’s guard troops waiting at the entrance. Upon seeing Xiao Rongyan returning with Bai Qingyan in his arms, Lu Ping hurried down the steps, pale-faced, shouting, "Miss Bai!"

Xiao Rongyan dismounted, holding Bai Qingyan tightly, and strode quickly towards the Bai Mansion: "Where is Doctor Hong?"

"He has already been sent for!" Lu Ping tried to take Bai Qingyan from Xiao Rongyan’s arms, but Xiao Rongyan brushed him aside and walked straight into the inner residence.

"Don’t switch now. Lu Ping guards the way ahead! Quick!"

The Bai family’s guards, hearing that Miss Bai was injured, rushed to Doctor Hong’s courtyard. Upon spotting Doctor Hong, one guard immediately carried him, while another hurriedly packed Doctor Hong’s medical kit and followed.

Doctor Hong was about to smack the guard carrying him on the head when he heard, "Miss Bai was shot with an arrow!"

Doctor Hong’s expression froze. He tightened his grip around the young guard’s neck: "Run faster!"

The young guard carried Doctor Hong, stumbling through the rain, nearly jolting Doctor Hong’s old bones apart.

When they arrived at Qinghui Courtyard, Xiao Rongyan had just placed Bai Qingyan on the bed.

The arrow had gone through her, so Bai Qingyan couldn’t lie flat, only on her side, leaning on her already immobile arm. Bai Qingyan bit her lip, gasping in pain; it was hard to tell if the wetness on her face was sweat or rainwater.

Chun Tao, seeing Bai Qingyan covered in blood, collapsed to her knees beside the bed, crying out, "Miss Bai!"

Chun Tao recalled the time when Bai Qingyan had returned severely injured from the battlefield. Doctor Hong had said Miss Bai had barely survived. She couldn’t help but cover her mouth and cry.

"This...must not be told to Grandmother!" Bai Qingyan commanded in a hoarse voice.

The dripping-wet Doctor Hong entered, shoving Yue Shi away from the bedside and sat down to check Bai Qingyan’s pulse, speaking rapidly, "Everyone out! Spring Peach, get someone to boil hot water! Someone else, heat the scissors with fire and bring them to me! Quick!"

"Mr. Xiao, you should wait outside!" Lu Ping gestured for Xiao Rongyan to leave, as this was Miss Bai’s private quarters. Although it was for saving her life, Xiao Rongyan’s presence in her quarters was now inappropriate.

"Eldest Young Lady! Eldest Young Lady..."

Outside, Bai Jinse’s tearful voice approached as she rushed in like the wind, followed closely by Lu Ninghuan carrying her medical kit, her face pale.

Upon entering, Bai Jinse saw Xiao Rongyan, stepping out from behind the screen, his tea-colored robe stained with blood. Her legs almost gave way, tears filled her eyes as she rushed past the screen to kneel by Bai Qingyan’s bedside, her throat choking: "Eldest Young Lady!"

Lu Ninghuan quickly stepped inside and anxiously asked Doctor Hong how she could assist.

Xiao Rongyan turned, and through the screen heard Bai Qingyan’s gentle and weak voice comforting Bai Jinse. He bit his lip, turned, and left Bai Qingyan’s quarters. As he lowered the curtain, he saw Mrs. Liu hastily arriving.