Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 250

Chapter 250: Chapter 248: Ungratefulness_1

Chapter 250: Chapter 248: Ungratefulness_1

Zhang Duanrui tightened his grip on the reins, spurred the horse’s belly, and led the team grandly into Feng County.

As soon as they arrived at the tavern entrance, the person sent to monitor the tavern hurried over, clasped his fists, and saluted. “I was unable to book both side rooms. Someone was already in the room adjacent to General Bai’s. The servant there said their master does not lack silver and was unwilling to leave. I feared it would alarm General Bai if I made a scene, so I only booked one room.”

“Did anyone go to meet General Bai?” Zhang Duanrui asked.

The person nodded. “A few people just went in.”

The Crown Prince had a sullen expression, clenched his teeth, and with hands clenched into fists behind his back, stepped into the not-so-large tavern.

The waiter was just about to greet them when he was almost knocked over by the fierce guards, who pushed him back. He could only timidly watch as the Crown Prince was escorted upstairs by a group of guards.

The tavern’s staff and customers speculated who this noble personage could be, arriving with such a grand entourage, guessing that even a high-ranking official wouldn’t command such spectacle.

“Please, Your Highness!” Zhang Duanrui gestured invitingly to the Crown Prince.

But the Crown Prince stood at the private room’s door, glanced at the room where Bai Qingyan was, and then looked at the person who had been following Bai Qingyan, seemingly asking if Bai Qingyan was in the adjacent room now.

Seeing the person nod, the Crown Prince stepped into the private room, sitting down on the couch with his back to the adjacent room, gripping his fists tightly.

A few people came in, closed the door, and uniformly picked up the large-mouthed teacups on the table, placing them against the wall to listen to the sounds from the next room.

The tavern’s soundproofing was poor. As long as it was quiet enough here, they could vaguely hear the sounds from next door without needing to eavesdrop in this manner.

The Crown Prince closed his eyes and held his breath, listening to the conversation and movements next door.

“How about setting the location at Yu Qingshan? Although it’s a mountain road, the terrain is open… Releasing it here would be easily noticed and easily captured. Even if the Crown Prince fails, the Jin Army won’t let it escape easily. Our young lady’s archery is flawless, one arrow would suffice!”

Upon hearing the mention of “Crown Prince,” the Crown Prince couldn’t contain himself, stood up, and pushed aside a subordinate who was listening against the wall, personally pressing the cup to the wall to hear what was being said.

“Our goal is to make it seek out the Crown Prince under everyone’s gaze, submit to him, and let him capture it personally to present it to His Majesty, not to kill it! If it dies… everything we’ve done would be in vain.”

The Crown Prince recognized the voice as belonging to Bai Qingyan’s foster brother.

“Lady, do you really not intend to tell the Crown Prince?”

“No need to tell the Crown Prince. He fears His Majesty deeply. Telling him… might ruin everything.” Bai Qingyan’s voice paused before adding, “In the coming days, foster brother must take good care of it and let it know who to seek out.”