Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Outer Room_1

Bai Qingyan looked at Qin Shangzhi, "If Mr. Qin does not mind, I earnestly request..."

"I will leave as soon as my wounds heal!" Qin Shangzhi interrupted her hurriedly before she could finish.

Qin Shangzhi understood Bai Qingyan's intentions. He cupped his hands in salute, "Miss, please forgive me. I acted rashly and impulsively this time, attempting to assassinate King Liang. It cost my brothers their lives, and I deeply regret it. My ambition in this life lies in state affairs and the royal court. Even if I die trying, I must stop King Liang from ascending. I do not wish to be confined to the inner court."

Qin Shangzhi's aspirations were indeed grand; otherwise, in the previous life, he would not have entered the Crown Prince's residence.

Bai Qingyan did not wish to force him with gratitude. After a moment of silence, she bowed and said, "The royal court is like the sea, and you are like a dragon. I wish you success in achieving your ambitions, riding the clouds and controlling the rain, ascending to the heavens."

Qin Shangzhi seemed surprised by her words. He clutched his chest tightly and struggled to stand, offering a rare, respectful salute to Bai Qingyan.

Bai Qingyan nodded and took the hand warmer from Chun Tao, walking back along the same path.

Although Qin Shangzhi was unwilling to stay and help her, his words had enlightened her.

She thought of the letter "Asking the Emperor" her mother had left behind after committing suicide in prison in the previous life. She remembered the scene of furious students in Dadu seeking justice for the Bai family, and King Liang, troubled in his residence, lamenting his inability to ease the Emperor's worries.

Public opinion can destroy even gold and bones, and the words of people are terrifying.

Even the current Emperor, who held supreme power, had things he feared: public opinion, people's anger, and the legacy of oppressing the loyal and good.

Now, with her grandfather's life or death unknown, possibly dead in the southern frontiers, the Bai family could no longer retreat.

If they could not retreat, she would advance further, elevating the Bai family's reputation to its peak, making the Emperor fear public opinion and dare not act against them.

Even if the Jin Kingdom ultimately could not escape being destroyed by Yan, under a great reputation, she hoped to protect the Bai family.

Nanny Jiang, who was on her way to Qinghui Courtyard to fetch Bai Qingyan, hadn't expected to meet her on the road. She hastened forward.

"Miss!" Nanny Jiang bowed in greeting, "The Eldest Princess has sent for you."

Bai Qingyan pressed her lips together, "Does Grandmother have something planned?"

Nanny Jiang nodded, her eyes red.

Bai Qingyan then lifted her foot to follow Nanny Jiang to the Eldest Princess's Changshou Courtyard. Along the way, she inquired about her grandmother's condition since her departure yesterday.

"Miss, rest assured. The Eldest Princess is, after all, an Imperial Family daughter; she can hold on." Nanny Jiang shielded Bai Qingyan with an umbrella, her eyes reddening, "But you are still a child..."

As they spoke, they arrived at Changshou Courtyard.