Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 94

Chapter 94: Chapter 93: Desperate to Fight_1

The Eldest Princess, who had been anxious in the side hall, finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard these words. Her stiff back relaxed against the soft pillow, and two streams of hot tears flowed from her closed eyes, unstoppable.

Just now, Bai Qingyan’s intense and forceful words had several times provoked the Emperor’s murderous intent.

But with these words, her granddaughter’s life was saved.

Fortunately, Bai Qingyan had not been blinded by hatred and knew to leave herself a chance of survival.

The Emperor gazed at the woman in mourning attire kneeling in the center of the grand hall, her demeanor unyielding. She very much resembled Bai Su with that proud and unyielding spirit.

The Emperor’s innermost tender emotions were touched. He stared intently at the woman who met his gaze, as composed as an old monk in meditation.

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In this world, loyal ministers are not hard to find. What is hard to find are capable ministers who are both loyal and righteous. Yet, capable ministers are often the ones most easily attacked by treacherous ministers and feared by the Emperor.

After a long time, the Emperor straightened his spine and slowly spoke, his voice tinged with weariness, “King Xin… I will demote him to a commoner and confine him within the King Xin Residence! As for Liu Huanzhang, his entire clan will be eradicated! Are you satisfied with this result?”

“Father?! Father!” King Xin exclaimed in disbelief, crawling forward and crying out, “Father, I am your legitimate son!”

The Emperor clenched his teeth, deeply disappointed and furious with this legitimate son, his voice sharp, “Drag King Xin out! What decorum is this, crying and wailing?!”

Reluctant to kill the legitimate son, the Emperor thought. She would kill him anyway; it would only mean a few more days of survival and more torment for King Xin.

She respectfully kowtowed to the Emperor on the throne, “I beseech Your Majesty to thoroughly investigate the matter recorded on the bamboo slip about the grain and military supplies not reaching Fengcheng, to bring justice to the Bai family’s spirits!”

Seeing the woman bowing, with her long hair cascading from her shoulders, the Emperor closed his eyes and completely suppressed his murderous intent.

Fine, let this woman of similar spirit to Su Qiu live in her stead.

“The matter of the grain and military supplies involves the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage, Qin Dezhao. Your second sister has just married into the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage’s residence…”

“Your Majesty, Qin Lang has already renounced his position as Princely Heir and moved out of the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage’s residence. He is also known among the aristocratic families as a model, praised by Your Majesty. The Bai family only seeks justice and does not wish to implicate others.”

“I will thoroughly investigate the matter of the grain and military supplies!” The Emperor approached the desk, with imperial majesty, and took his seat behind the Dragon Throne. After observing Bai Qingyan for a moment, he asked, “You just said, after the Jin Kingdom makes peace with Nanyan and Xiliang, Rong and Daliang will immediately pounce to take advantage. This statement hits the nail on the head and is insightful. If we do not seek peace, the armies of Xiliang and Nanyan will bear down on us. If we seek peace, Rong and Daliang will salivate like tigers eyeing us.”

The Emperor pursed his lips and remained silent, waiting for Bai Qingyan to speak.

The Emperor, who was praised by the Duke of Zhen, wanted to see what capabilities she had.

Originally, Bai Qingyan planned to head to the southern border after everything settled down. Little did she know, the Emperor would present this opportunity to her.

She needed to go to the southern border, not just to find and assist the surviving members of the Bai family… The most important thing was that the foundation of the Bai family lay in the military!

Like an insect with a hundred legs that does not stiffen even in death, the army was the place the Bai family should focus on the most. Raising an arm to call for response, that was something no other surname in the Jin Kingdom could achieve.

After pondering for a moment, she kowtowed and said, “A battle in the southern border is unavoidable and must not be reconsidered! Ceding territory, paying reparations, and seeking peace with a low profile might temporarily make Xiliang and Nanyan withdraw their troops, but Rong and Daliang will pounce. But if we win this battle despite the current dire situation, every nation will know that the might of the Jin Kingdom is still inviolable.”

“Are you confident of… victory?”

After the Emperor asked this, he lightly clicked his tongue. At the celebration feast after conquering Shu, the Duke of Zhen said his granddaughter was a natural-born military talent. He only smiled silently, thinking that the Duke of Zhen was exaggerating. A daughter from a noble family, though she had the reputation of defeating General Pang Pingguo of the Shu Kingdom, surely she was aided by others.