Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 55

Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Outsmarting Oneself_1

Hongqiao’s heart pounded. She had long known Miss Bai’s formidable reputation. Initially planning to confess and then die, leaving Bai Qingyan no room for rebuttal, she was unexpectedly restrained. Her heart filled with panic.

Bai Qingyan sat leisurely on the chair brought by the housemaid, handed the hand warmer to Chun Tao, and instructed her to add a piece of charcoal. Only then did she speak slowly, “From what I hear, you intend to accuse me of having an affair with King Liang?”

Hongqiao’s heart pounded fiercely. She avoided Bai Qingyan’s words and continued to cry, “Miss Bai, His Highness can’t eat or sleep well because of you. He came personally four days ago despite his serious injury, but you still refused to see him! I’m afraid His Highness won’t survive if this continues!”

“Jintong, instruct the steward to visit King Liang’s mansion. If King Liang is not seriously ill, please have him come personally. His maid is causing a ruckus at the front gate of our Duke’s mansion. If King Liang is too ill to move, then I’ll have to trouble the Eldest Princess to visit and resolve the matter at King Liang’s gate!” She firmly directed Bai Jintong, then turned back to Hongqiao with a smile, maintaining an air of integrity, “This concerns my reputation. It must be clarified!”

Hongqiao was about to speak but was cut off by Bai Qingyan, “But since Miss Hongqiao said that King Liang came to our Bai Mansion four days ago, it seems his injury isn’t too severe, so he should be able to come.”

Bai Qingyan’s piercing eyes hid a sharp edge. Hongqiao shivered from her cold, bone-chilling smile, panicking completely.

King Liang had sent someone with Hongqiao. Realizing the situation wasn’t favorable, that person immediately rushed back to report to King Liang.

However, the steward from the Duke’s mansion arrived much faster than King Liang anticipated. Just as his man finished explaining the situation at the Duke’s mansion gate, they were informed that the Duke’s steward had arrived to invite him.

King Liang sat by the brazier with his eyes closed, furious at Hongqiao for not following the plan. She was too eager to use her life to falsely accuse Bai Qingyan of an affair, resulting in a blunder.

Though King Liang knew this was a display of Hongqiao’s loyalty to him, her haste had ruined everything.

Thinking about how Bai Qingyan had publicly dealt with her cousin, infuriating the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage, and the incident at the palace banquet, King Liang felt uneasy about confronting Bai Qingyan now.

If only Du Zhiwei were here, he could advise on how to handle this! King Liang felt his wound tightening and his head aching terribly.

After calming down and thinking carefully, King Liang had Tongji help him change clothes.

He realized restoring his relationship with Bai Qingyan was more important than forcing her to be with him.

As he donned his cloak, King Liang realized his excessive reliance on Du Zhiwei. Without him, it felt like having lost his wings. He needed to find another suitable advisor soon. _{freēwēbnovel.com}