Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 46

Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Lifting Up_1

She walked around the desk and instructed Chun Tao to bring her the fox fur cloak.

Chun Tao hurriedly wiped away her tears and draped the fox fur cloak over Bai Qingyan’s shoulders. Just outside the door, she hesitantly asked, “Miss, what should we do with Chun Yan?! Should we… send her away?”

Bai Qingyan took a deep breath, barely containing her anger. It wasn’t the right time yet; there was still use for Chun Yan.

She knew King Liang’s ruthlessness all too well, as well as the cunning strategies of Du Zhiwei, the counselor by King Liang’s side. If she were to send Chun Yan away now, Du Zhiwei and King Liang would immediately find someone else in the Duke’s residence to bribe. Human nature could not withstand such temptation. At this critical juncture, she couldn’t afford to gamble.

In her previous life, she prided herself on her wisdom. She was indeed blind to believe that Chun Yan, who sided with outsiders, was doing it for her benefit when she tirelessly praised King Liang in her presence.

Standing under the eaves, she tightly clutched the hand warmer in her hand. After thinking for a moment, she lifted her gaze, her eyes cold. “I won’t take her life. Bring her to the front yard.”

Chun Tao, hearing this, immediately burst into tears, thinking that her previous plea had made things difficult for Bai Qingyan. She sobbed, “Miss, I…”

Bai Qingyan had a splitting headache, overwhelmed by fatigue. She no longer wished to entangle herself with Chun Yan’s matter. Tightening the cloak around her, she braced herself and walked towards the front yard.

King Liang had already sent someone with a jade pendant, promising the position of the main consort. He even visited personally despite his severe injuries, showing his determination to use her for military exploits.

Given her frail condition, it was remarkable that King Liang was so “persistent.” However, she would rather die than allow herself to be his pawn again.

To prevent that heartless, shameless King Liang from forcing her into his residence using underhanded means if his display of affection failed, she needed to publicly expose King Liang’s bribing of their servants. This would make everyone aware of her disgust for his despicable tactics, extinguishing any further schemes he might have.

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Outside the back gate of the Duke’s residence, an ordinary-looking carriage was parked by a tree, from which occasional coughing could be heard.

Tongji, hands tucked into his sleeves, pressed his head against the back gate, eagerly peeking inside. Seeing no sign of anyone coming, he stomped his feet in frustration and cold.

Another round of heart-wrenching coughing came from the carriage. Tongji hurried back, gently patting King Liang on the back, clearly displeased. “Miss Bai is truly ungrateful. You’ve offered her the position of main consort, even though she might not be able to bear children. And yet, she dares to refuse! If Your Highness truly desires her, you might as well ask the Empress Dowager for a decree to make her a side consort. Why torment yourself by coming here in person, given your serious injuries? She doesn’t know how fortunate she is!”

King Liang coughed a few times into his clenched fist, wrapped the quilt around himself, and extended his hand towards the fire, speaking in a low voice. “What do you know!”

Only when all options were exhausted would he forcefully bring Bai Qingyan into his residence. He needed her talents, so she had to submit willingly.