Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 656 - 653: Fighting in the Same Room_1

Chapter 656: Chapter 653: Fighting in the Same Room_1

Fang Lao’s body trembled, and he frantically kowtowed. "This old man only has the Crown Prince in his heart!"

"If you didn’t have me in mind, would you even be standing here?! You openly and secretly excluded Qin Shangzhi. Did you really think I didn’t know?! Fang Lao... Considering your loyalty and the years you’ve planned alongside me, I have always helped you suppress Qin Shangzhi. You hinted at others to ostracize Qin Shangzhi both openly and secretly. Did you really think I was blind?!"

The Crown Prince, in a fit of rage, walked up to Fang Lao and bent down to yell at him. "I knew everything! But I never questioned it because you accompanied me through my most difficult times! To me, you are worth more than ten Qin Shangzhis! Even if your strategies sometimes weren’t as good as Qin Shangzhi’s, I still followed them. In the worst case, I would make up for it afterward. Tell me, how has this Crown Prince treated you?!"

"Your Highness, this old man... this old man feels ashamed!" Fang Lao cried, kowtowing again.

"But one must not be ungrateful!" The Crown Prince stood up, looking coldly at the trembling Fang Lao on the ground. After his anger dissipated, he calmed down, his voice softening. "Fang Lao, you are old. You must accept that! You also must recognize Bai Qingyan’s intelligence and ability to command troops. She is indeed superior to you! Even so, I trust you more! You know it well! You all serve me loyally... How can we fight amongst ourselves?!"

"Your Highness, it is this old man’s fault for failing your trust!" Fang Lao cried out. He felt both the shame of being exposed and gratitude for the Crown Prince’s continued trust.

The Crown Prince closed his eyes, recalling Fang Lao’s loyal service. He wanted to help Fang Lao up, but remembering Bai Qingyan’s bloodied image, he withdrew his hand and walked behind the desk, sitting down to stare at Fang Lao.

"Fang Lao, I hope you remember that no matter the time, I will always trust you the most! No one can shake your place in my heart. But the Princess of Zhen is also worthy of my trust because she is a member of the Bai family, known for their loyalty and righteousness! Since Bai Qingyan has acknowledged me as her master, she will naturally be loyal to me! With all her abilities, Bai Qingyan lacks nothing. Having such a person loyal to me should make you happy! Do not engage in internal strife again, or you will end up hurting me!" The Crown Prince sighed and signaled Quan Yu, "Help Fang Lao up!"

Fang Lao heavily kowtowed to the Crown Prince. "Your Highness, this old man will remember your words today! It was my misguided thoughts, worried... that Your Highness would find me useless! But Your Highness... this old man says for the last time in front of you, the Princess of Zhen has extraordinary abilities, it would be wise to still be cautious!"

After speaking, Fang Lao kowtowed once more. "This is the last time this old man will say it. As long as you know, from today on... this old man will no longer cause you grief, if you believe in the Princess of Zhen, then so will I, without any more trouble!"

In the end, he managed to convince the stubborn old mule. The Crown Prince nodded, tiredly waving his hand. "Fang Lao has been frightened today. Go and rest!"

Fang Lao kowtowed, then stood up shakily by supporting himself on the table. He bowed deeply and left the Crown Prince’s study.

Quan Yu saw the Crown Prince seated with his eyes closed and spoke softly. "Your Highness... let this servant assist you in bathing and changing into clean clothes!"

The Crown Prince nodded, looking at the disheveled Quan Yu. Remembering how Quan Yu had shared life-and-death moments with him today, his voice softened. "Today, you endured life and death with me twice. You’ve worked hard! You should also bathe, change clothes, and rest! Let someone else serve me!"

"Your Highness, what are you saying! Quan Yu is your humble servant and must follow you to the death!" Quan Yu solemnly looked at the Crown Prince and bowed to him.

"I know you are loyal, which is why you must not fall ill. Take good care of me! Go on! I need to see the Crown Princess Consort first!" The Crown Prince instructed.

Having experienced life and death, the Crown Prince now trusted and softened towards those who risked their lives for him.

Quan Yu nodded tearfully and withdrew.

The Crown Princess Consort was pregnant and had been frightened with the Crown Prince today. He needed to check on her, as she had always been timid... she would surely need him by her side, but today had been overwhelming...

Night had fallen, and the heavy rain had stopped.

The flickering candlelight illuminated the Crown Prince’s weary face. Thinking of the Crown Princess Consort, he took a deep breath, mustering his energy. He ordered his attendants to prepare the Crown Princess Consort’s favorite snacks before rising to walk along the corridor towards the rear courtyard.

The carved and ornate corridor, painted red, was quiet and warm under the yellow hexagonal palace lanterns. Occasionally, rainwater dripped from the high eaves into the pond, creating a clear, ethereal sound.

The battle cries that had filled Dadu City all day had finally subsided.

The Jing Zhaoyin office, receiving orders from Prime Minister Lu, was brightly lit. Servants posted notices informing merchants and citizens that the chaos had settled... and searched for Liu Ruofu, who had escaped from King Xian’s mansion.

The Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review were also brightly lit, as if it were daytime. After the guards at the four gates of Dadu City were replaced, they were taken to the Court of Judicial Review prison for thorough questioning, ensuring no rebel was overlooked.

Fu Ruoxi returned to the Fu family, still in his armor. He stood for a long time at the main gate before entering.

Mrs. Luo, who sat with her two young sons in front of Madam Fu’s spirit, held her sleeping son. When she looked up and saw Fu Ruoxi standing at the door, her eyes widened, tears streaming down like broken beads. She hurriedly handed her son to the nanny and got up to greet Fu Ruoxi, but her legs, numbed from kneeling too long, gave way, and she fell back down...

Fu Ruoxi instinctively extended his hand, but he was too far from Mrs. Luo. Strangely, his eyes reddened.

Mrs. Luo, supported by the maid, stood up. Enduring her numb legs, she hurriedly ran and stumbled down the steps. Fu Ruoxi, alarmed, quickly moved forward and caught her.

Seeing him, Mrs. Luo cried silently. She didn’t utter a word of blame, only looking at him and touching his empty sleeve, sobbing quietly.

Afraid her tears would make him feel worse, Mrs. Luo choked out, "Does it still hurt?"

Those three words shattered Fu Ruoxi’s heart, and he couldn’t hold back his tears. He pulled her tightly into his arms.

In the past, he had eyes and heart only for others, never realizing how much she cared for him.

He swore that from now on... he would treat his wife well, becoming a good husband and father!

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