Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235: Chapter 233: Preemptive Strike_1

Chapter 235: Chapter 233: Preemptive Strike_1

“So what now? What does King Yan intend to do?” The Crown Prince was already angered by Li Zhijie’s repeated provocations, and even his voice carried a hint of coldness.

Li Zhijie, seeing the Crown Prince of the Jin Kingdom with a dark and stormy gaze and slightly quickened breath, clearly noticed that his heart was in disarray.

Lu Tianzhuo gently tugged on King Yan’s sleeve. After respectfully saluting the Crown Prince of the Jin Kingdom, he began to speak: “Your Highness, please calm your anger. King Yan did not intend to provoke the Jin Kingdom’s monarch and ministers. The incident happened unexpectedly… General Bai suddenly brought the elite soldiers of the Huying Camp along with the death warriors to attack Qiushan Pass. King Yan sought peace wholeheartedly but was treated in this manner. He is fearful, uneasy, and unable to bear his anger, which is why he came to confront General Bai! We hope Your Highness will consider King Yan’s fright and overlook his words.”

Bai Qingyan’s dark, profound eyes looked towards Lu Tianzhuo, who was bowing subserviently. This small eunuch in common clothing… was indeed shrewd. Realizing that King Yan couldn’t stir trouble between her and the Crown Prince, he tried to solidify the accusation that she attempted to assassinate King Yan of Xiliang through his words.

Zhen Zeping, enraged, sneered repeatedly, feeling that Xiliang was utterly shameless. He spoke: “Since our General Bai fears the revocation of military power and pretended to assassinate your King Yan of Xiliang, bringing just the elite soldiers of the Huying Camp would suffice. Why… go the extra mile to bring those death warriors in Jin attire?”

Li Zhijie’s peach blossom eyes looked at Bai Qingyan, pretending to be weak: “This should be questioned to General Bai!”

Bai Qingyan stood calmly, her posture tall and straight, holding the sword at her waist, her eyebrows clear and bright. She remained composed and unhurried as if she wasn’t worried about the Crown Prince’s suspicions.

Glancing at Bai Qingyan, who was calm and did not rush to explain to him, the Crown Prince felt a subtle joy deep inside. Earlier, he had worried if Bai Qingyan could withstand the charming advances of King Yan, forming an affection for Li Zhijie.

Now it seemed… Li Zhijie must have clashed with Bai Qingyan because she discovered the group of death warriors in Jin attire hidden at Qiushan Pass! He wanted to pin the existence of those death warriors on Bai Qingyan.

The more Li Zhijie tried to smear Bai Qingyan, the more the Crown Prince felt compelled to protect her. This would assure Bai Qingyan of his unquestionable loyalty and sincerity.

Bai Jinzhi, with tear-filled eyes, thought of her ninth brother covered in wounds, feeling a surge of anger… She wished she could tear Li Zhijie apart and couldn’t help but emulate Cheng Yuanzhi’s coarse language: “Ask your mother’s leg!”

King Yan, Li Zhijie, always admired by women for his unrestrained charm, was stunned for the first time being cursed by a young lady. His gaze fell upon the furious Bai Jinzhi.

The young girl’s cheeks were reddened by anger, her eyes glaring at him full of resentment.

Bai Qingyan raised her hand to pull Bai Jinzhi behind her.

Wei Zhaonian, Shen Kunyang, and Gu Wenchang, hearing Bai Jinzhi’s coarse words, all turned their heads to glare at Cheng Yuanzhi.

Cheng Yuanzhi, coming to his senses and seeing the three of them glaring at him, was puzzled: “What are you three looking at me for?!”

Shen Kunyang frowned and lowered his voice to scold Cheng Yuanzhi: “You run your mouth all day in front of Fourth Miss! Look at what you’ve taught her!”