Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 115

Chapter 115 -114: Saving Life_1

“Qin Dezhao clenched his teeth, his eyes bloodshot as he looked at Bai Qingyan. ‘What does Miss Bai mean by this? I’m afraid I don’t understand.’

‘It’s alright if Marquis of Loyalty and Courage doesn’t understand. Soon enough, King Liang will make you understand!’ Bai Qingyan did not wish to waste words with Qin Dezhao. She stood up and handed the brocade to Xiao Ruojiang, ordering him to put it in the food box.

‘Marquis of Loyalty and Courage, take care!’

As Bai Qingyan was about to leave, Qin Dezhao’s palms tightened, and he called out, ‘Miss Bai!’

But Bai Qingyan did not stop, and Qin Dezhao felt a surge of panic, losing all his previous composure.

He stumbled to the doorway, but all he could see was Bai Qingyan’s resolute figure leaving. It seemed she truly did not want to learn anything or extract any information from him.

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In a state of panic, Qin Dezhao tightly gripped the wooden railing and shouted, ‘Bai Qingyan! I am Qin Lang’s father, Bai Jinxiu’s father-in-law! If something happens to me… do you think they can escape?!’

These words indeed made Bai Qingyan stop in her tracks. She turned back, her eyes dark and deep under the flickering light. ‘Indeed, thanks to the ruckus caused by the wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage, my Bai family had to go through great efforts to have them move out of your mansion! Qin Lang has the Emperor’s and Empress Dowager’s accolades. If he submits this list with great righteousness and filial piety, and with my grandmother, the Eldest Princess, backing him… Qin Lang will be the rightful Marquis of Loyalty and Courage. In the future, I will make sure my second sister properly thanks the wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage…’

Qin Dezhao’s eyes widened with anger, ‘Bai Qingyan! You… you are so vicious! You would have Qin Lang accuse his own father! This is a grave act of unfilial conduct!’

‘Vicious?’ Bai Qingyan’s expression turned icily cold. ‘You indulge your selfish desires, playing scheming games in the capital, causing how many sons of the Jin Kingdom to lose their lives in the southern border?! They went with passion to protect their country, only to not die honorably at the hands of enemy soldiers, but due to the selfish schemes of people like you. Who will fulfill the filial duty for tens of thousands of sons…?! Do you expect it to be you, Marquis?’

Calming her emotions slightly, Bai Qingyan turned to look ahead and said, ‘Compared to you, Marquis… I am not even worthy.’

With that, Bai Qingyan left, followed by Nanny Tong, Xiao Ruohai, and Xiao Ruojiang.

Qin Dezhao’s heart was racing; he wanted to confess to King Liang’s men but feared they might come to silence him.

He had to meet King Liang’s men before Qin Lang submitted the list. Only then could he save his life.

But this King Liang… everyone knew he was the most cowardly and incapable of the Emperor’s sons. Yet, deep down… he was extremely ruthless.

Years ago, it was King Liang’s idea to have Qin Dezhao handle the cleanup of Li Sanhai and others.

King Liang said that only dead men could keep secrets completely.

Qin Dezhao’s palms became slick with sweat, and fear crept up his spine.

The Iron Deed could not save his life from King Liang’s hands.

If he died in this prison, no one would suspect the cowardly King Liang.